Page 6 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • February 15, 2012 Area Don Bosco Prep recently held a National Signing Day ceremony for eight students who signed letters of intent to play college sports this fall. Cross-country runner Nicholas A. Carapezza of Mahwah accepted a scholarship to attend Fairfield University. Carapezza is a member of the National Honor Society, the Italian Honor Society, and Students Against Drunk Driving. Seven Don Bosco students made commitments to play football. Elijah Y. Shumate, a running back/defensive back for the Don Bosco Prep Ironmen, has committed to attend the University of Notre Dame. He is a resident of East Orange. Leonte Q. Carroo, a wide receiver for the Ironmen, has accepted a scholarship to attend Rutgers University. In addition to football, Carroo has been a school ambassador, and is an active member of the track and basketball teams. He is a resident of Ramsey. Darius L. Hamilton, a defensive end for the football Ironmen, has also committed to attend Rutgers. Hamilton is a resident of Woodland Park. Michael S. Strizak, a linebacker for the Ironmen, has accepted a scholarship to attend Boston College. He is a resident of Fair Lawn. Michael A. Casimos, an offensive lineman/defensive lineman, has committed to attend the University of Akron. He is a resident of Upper Saddle River. Kyle V. Sakowski, a safety for the Ironmen, has accepted a scholarship to attend Lafayette College. He is a resident of Chester, New York. Tyler M. Samra, an offensive lineman for the Ironmen, has committed to attend the University of Connecticut. He is a Fair Lawn resident. “These players were hard workers, had a great work ethic, and they demonstrated tremendous leadership throughout the season,” Head Coach Greg Toal said of his players. Eight declare commitments on National Signing Day Top photo (seated): Kyle Sakowski, Michael Strizak, Darius Hamilton, Leontee Carroo, Elijah Shumate, Tyler Samra, and Michael Casimos. Standing: Offensive Line Coach Anthony Campanile, Head Coach Greg Toal, Special Teams Coach Steve Karvallas, and Athletic Director Brian McAleer. Bottom left (seated): Nicholas Carapezza. Standing: Athletic Director Brian McAleer, Head Coach Kevin Kilduff, and Sandy Carapezza. Bottom right: Michael Strizak and Tyler Samra.