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BHS Seniors Commit to College Sports, Military Service

Posted Date: 4/22/25 (7:16 PM)

This spring, 10 graduating seniors from Babylon Junior-Senior High School signed letters of intent to play college sports, while two others committed to military service after graduation. The signings marked a special milestone as these students prepare to continue their athletic and service endeavors at the next level.

College and Athletic Commitments:

  • Patrick Costa – SUNY Maritime, lacrosse
  • Grace Varley – Hofstra University, lacrosse
  • Joe Cavallo – SUNY Old Westbury, baseball
  • Dan DeBetta – Endicott College, lacrosse
  • John Harkins – Queens College, baseball
  • Charles Bunger – UMass Boston, lacrosse
  • James Rugolo – Eastern University, baseball
  • Giovani Rodriguez – Eastern University, baseball
  • Alison Higgins – LIU, dance team
  • Rachel Carmody – LIU, equestrian

Military Service Commitments:

  • Theresa Henry – Navy ROTC
  • Ryan Polletta – Marine Corps ROTC 

For more information about the Babylon Union Free School District, please visit the District’s website at www.babylon.k12.ny.us. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/babylonschooldistrict/ and Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/babylonufsd.