MacArthur High School Student Named Top Pitcher

By Elizabeth Sobel 

MacArthur High School’s Adam Heidenfelder has been selected as First Team All-State in baseball. The varsity baseball pitcher was also chosen from 56 county teams as the recipient of the Nassau County Coaches Association Diamond Award as Nassau County’s top pitcher. 

During the Oct. 9 Board of Education meeting, Adam was recognized for his athletic ability and sportsmanship. 

In addition to being an exceptional athlete, coach Steve Costello described Adam as “an outstanding young man and a fantastic student.”

Adam has received a scholarship to attend and play for Hofstra University, a Division I team, next fall. 

(Photo Caption L-R) Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Debbie Rifkin; MacArthur High School Assistant Principal Anne Rao; Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Personnel Darlene Rhatigan; trustee Frank Ward; MacArthur High School Principal Kathleen Valentino; Superintendent of Schools Dr. James J. Grossane; Board Vice President Peggy Marenghi; Board President Kevin Regan; varsity baseball coach Steve Costello; trustees Michael Pappas, Peter Porrazzo and James Moran; Levittown Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics Keith Snyder; and MacArthur High School Assistant Principal Joseph Sheehan.   

Photo provided by Elizabeth Sobel/Syntax.