17 John Jay High School 'Wolves' Commit To Play In College This Fall

CROSS RIVER, NY — Elite local athletes are spreading their wings and spreading out across the country to represent their chosen schools at an elite level.

John Jay High School recently held its College Athletics Commitment Ceremony, on Wednesday, June 12, to celebrate the Class of 2024 Wolves who will continue to play their respective sports in college this fall.

"Playing in high school is a special time that you’ll remember forever," Athletic Director Chris McCarthy said. "Now you are on to the next phase—to new people and a new environment. You’re ready to step up to the challenge!"

The 17 seniors who were celebrated along with their future colleges and sports:

• Jon Altneu, Muhlenberg College, Lacrosse
• James Arefieg, Franklin & Marshall College, Football
• Jessica Crane, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Swimming & Diving
• Nicole DiNapoli, Newberry College, Lacrosse
• Luca Duva, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Lacrosse
• Nick Fassert, Amherst College, Baseball
• Brooke Habinowski, Saint Lawrence University, Soccer
• Tucker Hickey, State University of New York Maritime College, Lacrosse
• Amanda Kelly, Community College of Rhode Island, Softball
• Andrew Kiefer, Colgate University, Lacrosse
• Ciara McGroary, Fordham University, Cross Country/Track & Field
• Nick Russo, Saint Lawrence University, Football
• Dom Savastano, Springfield College, Lacrosse
• Brodie Schneider, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Track & Field
• Justin Shapiro, State University of New York at Delhi, Lacrosse
• Meg Winter, State University of New York College at Geneseo, Cross Country/Track & Field
• Jack Whalen, State University of New York Maritime College, Football