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OCIAA Scholar Athletes: Rylee Merli and Joseph Ponesse
NFA Seniors Rylee Merli and Joseph Ponesse were named 2023 OCIAA Scholar Athletes (Office of Interscholastic Athletics at Orange-Ulster BOCES).
Congratulations to our scholar athletes!
More about Rylee Merli:
Next year, Rylee plans to attend the University of South Carolina Honors College and will major in Political Science and Economics.
Varsity Cheerleading (3 years), Captain
Competitive Cheerleading (1 year), Captain
Unified Cheerleading/Basketball (2 years)
Wrestling Manager (2 years)
Earned 8 Varsity Letters
Serving her community: National Honor Society, Science Honor Society Vice President, Executive Council President, Key Club President, 91桃色入口 Goldbacks Youth Cheer Coach
More about Joseph Ponesse:
Next year, Joe plans to attend SUNY Cortland with a Civic Engagement Scholarship and will major in Physical Education with a Master's degree in Athletic Training.
Varsity Football (1 year)
.2022 Section IX Champions, League & Regional
Champions, State Qualifier
Varsity Wrestling (4 years), Captain 2022/23
- 3x Section placer (2019/20, 2021/22,
- 2022/23, 2023 State Qualifier
Varsity Baseball (3 years)
- 2021 Section IX Champions, League Champions
- 2022 NFA Varsity Offensive Player Award
Earned 8 Varsity Letters
Serving his community: National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society-Seal of Biliteracy, NFA Peer Mentoring Program, 91桃色入口 Future Stars Wrestling Program, Eagle Scout (with over 300 community service hours)
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