Massapequa School Board honors its sports teams for championship success

Wachter introduced Superintendent of Schools William Brennan, who introduced the head coach of girls field hockey, Morgan Ortega, who told her team, “We are so proud of all of you, not just as players, but as young women. This team truly has a special place in my heart.”
Then Brennan called up boys volleyball head coach Elissa DiSalvo, who praised the team, noting, “This community breeds success and championships. This team was as mentally tough as I’ve ever coached.”
The varsity football team, which won the Long Island Championship, and the varsity girls field hockey and boys volleyball teams, both of which were Nassau County champions, were all there as they were lauded for their outstanding performances.
In other business, the board:
All three head coaches expressed their gratitude to the Board of Education, and the district administration for their continued support of Massapequa athletics.
Honoring three Massapequa High School varsity teams that achieved major success during the 2024 fall season was the highlight of the Massapequa Board of Education meeting on Jan. 9.
The boys volleyball team members are: Dylan Milio, AJ Molenko, Jack Mulligan, Bobby Painton, Joseph Palmer, Andrew Pedalino, Connor Pineda, Kellen Reilly, Frank Romano, Logan Sakowski, Nicholas Scannapieco, Billy Scierba, Blake Seidenstein, Sean Smith, Giovanni Tarasi, Tristan Tarasi, Chase Tirino, Alex Van Schuyler, Tyler Villalta, Cole Villalta, Eddie Waldron, Daniel Walsh, Nolan Wieczorek, Marr Wipperman, Jackson Yahner, and George Zouloufis.
Board of Education President Kerry Wachter opened the evening by congratulating the athletes for how well they represented Massapequa, both on and off the field. “We thank you for your dedication to your craft and your studies,” Wachter said, noting that all board members were wearing Chiefs gear in recognition of the athletes.
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• Watched while Brian Piotrowski, Assistant to the Superintendent for Technology and General Administration, gave a presentation on the new Massapequa School District website and app, which went live on January 30.
• Accepted a $1,000 donation from the Massapequa Girls Golf Booster Club to establish two $500 scholarships for members of the girls varsity golf team.

She then introduced the team members: Olivia Capobianco, Corinne Schrammel, Aliya Hassett, Kiersten Farrell, Delanet Diesso, Ava Perakakis, Charlotte Focarazzo, Keira Lichtwar, Cassidy Morrow, Delaney Donato, Kali Humman, Emily Shapiro, Mia Holihan, Daniella Lucchi, Brooke Donnellan, Sophia Bologini, Nicole Heller, Tatum Brennan, Olivia DeTommaso, Kathleen Cooney, Lauren Clark, Kaitlyn Ogurick, Emma Villalta, Katie Mannino, Grace Wipperman, and Madison Tucholski.