Danielle Nichols, Bridgeport Central This senior captain of both the cheerleading and softball teams has a 3.34 GPA while taking mostly AP and Honor classes. Danielle plans on continuing her cheerleading and softball career as a student-athlete in college. She has volunteered for several events and organizations, including Relay for Life, children’s clinics for … Read more
The FCIAC had an outstanding girls soccer season in 2017, with two state champions in Ridgefield (Class LL) and St. Joseph (Class L), three state finalists and four teams in the state semifinals. The conference was also well-represented on the Connecticut Girls Soccer Coaches Association (CGSCA) All-State teams, as well as the All-Region and All-American … Read more
Kim Kockenmeister, Greenwich Kim is a senior captain of both the varsity girls soccer and girls basketball programs who excels as an athlete and student. She is an Honor Roll student with a 4.3 GPA and became a member of the National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society this year after having already earned … Read more
Katerina Karaiskos, Norwalk This senior is ranked at the top of her class with a 4.8 GPA while taking a challenging course load. Katerina is also president of the National Honor Society and Spanish Honor Society. She was named captain of the girls volleyball team for two consecutive years as a junior and senior. She … Read more
Greenwich High School football head coach John Marinelli has been named this week’s recipient of the New York Jets High School Coach of the Week award, fueled by Gatorade. The Greenwich Cardinals defeated the New Canaan Rams, 36-21, last Saturday, breaking a six-game losing streak against Marinelli’s former team. The Cardinals raised their record to … Read more
Darien’s 2017 boys lacrosse team was ranked as the best high school team in the country according to the Under Armour/Inside Lacrosse national ranking so it made obvious sense that Darien would once again be No. 1 when the Blue Wave led the way as five teams from the FCIAC were ranked among the top … Read more
Olivia Wood, Staples This senior two-time captain of the girls golf team has a 3.98 GPA after having made First Honors every semester. Olivia had been inducted into the National Honor Society, National Chinese Honor Society and Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society and is a recipient of the AP Scholar Award and the … Read more
Everyone knew RoseMarie Carlucci as “Ro,” a teacher at Westhill High School, and coach of the Vikings’ field hockey, gymnastics, and girls tennis teams. However, Ro was a much deeper person that simply a teacher and a coach, she was a consummate counselor and friend for everyone she touched. She volunteered for everything and was … Read more
The FCIAC inducting six new members into its Hall of Fame when the league celebrated its past and present during the Annual Recognition Program Thursday night at the Norwalk Inn. This year’s Hall of Fame class features inductees from seven schools and six towns: Rick Osvick, Barry McLeod, Mike King, Al Malizia, Rob Murray, and … Read more
The FCIAC will annually recognize someone who has made substantial contributions to the conference with the distinguished coach award, named for Ralph King, whose professionalism was characterized by excellence in service to the FCIAC, the CHSCA, and the CIAC. 2017 Ralph King Award Winner: Laddie Lawrence A talented athlete for and captain of the Staples High … Read more