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Worcester Academy Highlights Team Captains

Matthew Donovan and Lena Polito are serving as the school's football and field hockey teams, respectively.

WORCESTER, MA (05/25/2016)-- Worcester Academy student-athletes serving as leaders on their teams include

Matthew Donovan, 12, of Shrewsbury, Captain of the Varsity Football team.

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Lena Polito, 12, of Shrewsbury, Captain of the Varsity Field Hockey team.

Worcester Academy students excel both on and off the field while also embracing each of our core values: honor, respect, community, personal grown, and challenge. They build camaraderie, develop strategies for competition, and learn valuable lessons about achieving goals through Worcester Academy's athletic program.

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Many alumni credit their athletic experience as having prepared them for success in college and later life.

About Worcester Academy

Worcester Academy is an independent co-ed day and boarding school for grades 6 to 12 and postgraduates. Our urban setting, diverse community, and innovative curriculum provide each student with unique opportunities for self-discovery, academic achievement, and personal empowerment. Visit us at www.worcesteracademy.org.

For more information on Worcester Academy, contact Neil Isakson, director of external communications, at 508-754-5302 x135, or e-mail neil.isakson@worcesteracademy.org

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