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Immediate:  November 8, 2022

NCC 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 – On Saturday, November 5, Nassau Community College celebrated Homecoming & Alumni Day at Mitchel Field. The NCC 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 NCC alumnus Patrick Ryder threw the ceremonial first football toss (see image below).
  • Nassau County Legislator Laura Schaefer, who also studied at NCC, sang the National Anthem surrounded by the NCC Lions Cheerleaders (see image below).
  • Super Bowl champion and NCC alumnus (Class of 1991) Gary Brown – who played for the Green Bay Packers – cheered on his alma mater and shared his Super Bowl ring with NCC Interim President and alumna (Class of 1986) Dr. Maria Conzatti (see image below). 

 Prior to kick-off, 56 NCC faculty and staff – who were hand-selected by student-athletes for recognition at the game – were honored for their dedication, support and mentoring. The day was capped by several performances by the College’s cheerleading team and half-time recognition of NCC’s national championship men’s lacrosse teams from 2021 and 2022.

High-Res photos are available upon request.

Maria Conzatti with Leo The Lion, Patrick Ryder, and Bruce Blakeman

Pictured from left to right: Patrick Ryder, (Nassau County Police Commissioner), Dr. Maria Conzatti (Interim-President, NCC), Leo the Lion (NCC Mascot), Bruce Blakeman (Nassau County Executive).

 

Legislator Laura Schaefer sings the National Anthem.

Legislator Laura Schaefer sings the National Anthem surrounded by the NCC Lions Cheerleaders.

 

NCC Alumnus and Super Bowl Champion Gary Brown shares his Super Bowl ring with NCC Interim-President Dr. Maria Conzatti.

NCC Alumnus and Super Bowl Champion Gary Brown shares his Super Bowl ring with NCC Interim-President Dr. Maria Conzatti.

 

The NCC National Lacrosse Champions are honored at halftime.

The NCC National Lacrosse Champions are honored at halftime. Pictured is the NCC Lacrosse Team along with their coaches, NCC Interim-President Dr. Maria Conzatti and the NCC Cheerleaders.

Media Contact:  Lindsey Angioletti | lindsey.angioletti@ncc.edu

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