Wolverine Player Profile 2014: Kevin Covino

Hometown: Chantilly,Virginia

Sport: Lacrosse

Role Model: My parents

Favorite Movie: Return of the King (Lord of the rings)

Favorite Music Artist: Charles Hamilton

Friends would be surprised to know... I'm a dual citizen

Goals for the year: To reach my full potential in all endeavors of life.

Wolverine Player Profile 2014: Christopher Kelly

Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC

Sport: Lacrosse

Role Model: My Father

Favorite Movie: Top Gun

Favorite Music Artist: Avicii

Goals for the year... Be accepted to the college of my choice

BA vs. Navy Prep

The lacrosse team had a frustrating opening to their season, dropping their first game of the year on September 7 against a very strong Navy Prep team, 19-1. However, with a rematch looming during Parents and Alumni Homecoming Weekend on September 28, the BA lacrosse team has a shot at redemption.

Wolverine Player Profile 2014: Matthew Serra

Hometown: Haverhill, MA

Sport: Lacrosse

Favorite Movie: The Other Guys

Favorite Music Artist: Big Punisher

Friends would be surprise to know... I ran a Spartan race.

Role Model: My father because he created his own company. That alone gives me all the determination I need to believe I can achieve anything.

Goals for the year: To receive as 3.4 GPA this year. Also to master both hands this year in lacrosse.

Christopher S. Santaniello

What is your hometown?

West Springfield, MA.

Where did you go to High School?

West Springfield High School.

           

Previous Team (If different than high school):

The West Springfield Terriers.

How did you hear about BA?

A friend of mind, who is an alum of 2011- Brendan Moore.

What are your goals at BA?

To improve my character.  Honestly?  Pretty much the same thing everybody says.  I want to learn how to succeed in the classroom while becoming a better athlete. 

Where are you looking for college?

I’m Committed to Springfield College and I plan on playing Lacrosse.

Is BA different than your high school?  If so, how?

Yes.  At Bridgton your teachers actually care about your success.

What is the best thing about BA?

Being able to develop relationships with people that I know will last- we just “bro out”.

What is the worst thing about BA?

Not being able to leave campus for the entire week.

What activities do you take part in at BA?

BA Experiences:

3 on 3 hockey

Candy making

What activities do you take part in outside of BA?  Hobbies?

I love grilling, cooking, playing poker and watching sports.

Who is your role model?

My pops.

What is your favorite book?

11 Seconds.

What is your favorite movie?

Jaws.

What is your favorite type of music?

Rock.

Who is your favorite band / musician?

Incubus

What is your favorite sports team?

The Yankees.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Derek Jeter.

What is your favorite meal?

My mom’s chicken marsala.

What is your favorite quote and who said it?

“Don’t Count the Days, Make the Days Count.”  Mr. Gately’s quote is the only one that I find myself thinking about every single day.

What would you like prospective BA students to know?

That it ACTUALLY IS the year that makes the difference.

Zadek R.W. Burstein

What is your hometown?

Amherst, NH.

Where did you go to High School?

Sowhegan High School.

Previous Team (If different than high school):

The Sowhegan Sabers.

How did you hear about BA?

My lacrosse coach, Jonathan Salch is an alum.  My lacrosse number, 9, is his old number.

What are your goals at BA?

To improve, both academically and athletically.  My ultimate goal is to improve my chances of getting into the school of my choice.

Where are you looking for college?

Roger Williams, St. Mike’s, Whittier and Stevenson University.

What is your dream school?

Syracuse.

Is BA different than your high school?  If so, how?

Yes.  First of all, it’s much more strict.  It’s also all guys, it’s a locked campus and I have mandatory study hall almost every night.

What is the best thing about BA?

The fact that I get to play lacrosse every day.

What is the worst thing about BA?

I don't like that it’s a locked campus.

What activities do you take part in at BA?

Experiences: Piano

iMovie

Skiing

What activities do you take part in outside of BA?  Hobbies?

I like to snowboard.

Who is your role model?

Jonathan Salch.

What is your favorite movie?

The Gods Must Be Crazy.

What is your favorite type of music?

Rap.

Who is your favorite band / musician?

Jurassic 5.

What is your favorite sports team?

The Boston Canons.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Probably Ray Lewis.

What is your favorite meal?

A cheesesteak.

What is your favorite quote and who said it?

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.”

- Jimi Hendrix

What would your friends be surprised to know about you?

I’ve biked to and around Nova Scotia.

What would you like prospective BA students to know?

Your time here will be completely worth it!

Shane C.F. Hughes

What is your hometown?

York Beach.

Where did you go to High School?

York High School.

Previous Team (If different than high school):

York Wildcats.

How did you hear about BA?

My brother went to prep school years ago and my friend, Tanner Chase came here two years ago.

What are your goals at BA?

To get good grades and be better at everything.

Where are you looking for college?

Bentley, Wittenburg, UNE, UNH, planning to major in business.

What is your dream school?

Bentley.

Is BA different than your high school?  If so, how?

Yeah.  I like the study hall- a time to do nothing but homework.  It’s harder to slack off than in high school.  The mentality of this year was also different; I’ve put in much more effort and been much more successful.

What is the best thing about BA?

I like the people here.

What is the worst thing about BA?

The food isn’t bad, but I wish mealtimes were longer and less structured.

What activities do you take part in at BA?

Dog Walking, Tennis.

What activities do you take part in outside of BA?  Hobbies?

Watching hockey, going home to see my parents.

Who is your role model?

My brother and my sister.

What is your favorite book?

Lost on a Mountain in Maine.

What is your favorite movie?

Inception.

What is your favorite type of music?

House Music.

Who is your favorite band / musician?

Tiesto.

What is your favorite sports team?

The Detroit Red Wings.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Sergei Federov.

What is your favorite meal?

Angel Hair Pasta.

What is your favorite quote and who said it?

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." 

Philippians, 4:13

What would your friends be surprised to know about you?

I like to dance and that I’m from Maine.

What would you like prospective BA students to know?

Don’t come here if you’re not willing to put in the effort.