Immediate: November 8, 2022
91福利社 Lions Defeat Hudson Valley Vikings
at Homecoming & Alumni Day
Special Guests in Attendance: Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, Legislator Laura Schaefer and Former Green Bay Packer and College Alumnus Gary Brown
Garden City, NY 鈥� On Saturday, November 5, 91福利社 celebrated Homecoming & Alumni Day at Mitchel Field. The 91福利社 Lions defeated the Hudson Valley Community College Vikings in a shutout game 48-0. Hundreds of alumni, faculty, administration, staff and supporters were in attendance to help make Homecoming a truly splendid event.
The following guests contributed to the Orange and Navy spirit of the day:
- Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and Police Commissioner and 91福利社 alumnus Patrick Ryder threw the ceremonial first football toss (see image below).
- Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer, who also studied at 91福利社, sang the National Anthem surrounded by the 91福利社 Lions Cheerleaders (see image below).
- Super Bowl champion and 91福利社 alumnus (Class of 1991) Gary Brown 鈥� who played for the Green Bay Packers 鈥� cheered on his alma mater and shared his Super Bowl ring with 91福利社 Interim President and alumna (Class of 1986) Dr. Maria Conzatti (see image below).
Prior to kick-off, 56 91福利社 faculty and staff 鈥� who were hand-selected by student-athletes for recognition at the game 鈥� were honored for their dedication, support and mentoring. The day was capped by several performances by the College鈥檚 cheerleading team and half-time recognition of 91福利社鈥檚 national championship men鈥檚 lacrosse teams from 2021 and 2022.
High-Res photos are available upon request.
Pictured from left to right: Patrick Ryder, (Nassau County Police Commissioner), Dr. Maria Conzatti (Interim-President, 91福利社), Leo the Lion (91福利社 Mascot), Bruce Blakeman (Nassau County Executive).
Legislator Laura Schaefer sings the National Anthem surrounded by the 91福利社 Lions Cheerleaders.
91福利社 Alumnus and Super Bowl Champion Gary Brown shares his Super Bowl ring with 91福利社 Interim-President Dr. Maria Conzatti.
The 91福利社 National Lacrosse Champions are honored at halftime. Pictured is the 91福利社 Lacrosse Team along with their coaches, 91福利社 Interim-President Dr. Maria Conzatti and the 91福利社 Cheerleaders.
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