SUNY New Paltz Swimming Announces Incoming Recruiting Class for 2020-21

Courtesy: SUNY New Paltz Athletics

New Paltz, NY — The State University of New York at New Paltz swimming team announced its incoming class Tuesday. The Hawks graduated five swimmers from its men’s and women’s team, but returning interim coach Matthew Distler brought in 11 promising swimmers who are primed to make an impact on the future success of the program.

Read more about each incoming Hawk and why they chose SUNY New Paltz below:

Brian Larossa ’24

Bellmore-Merrick High School
Merrick, NY

“I chose SUNY New Paltz because I had the opportunity to take the five-year education plan and swim on the team.”

Myles Dower ’24

New Rochelle High School
Yonkers, NY

“I chose SUNY New Paltz because I loved the academic opportunities, the surrounding environment, and the atmosphere of both the town and the campus. I can’t wait to get started studying and swimming.”

Mason Kennedy ’24

Beavercreek High School
Beavercreek, OH

“I chose New Paltz because of the atmosphere of the college and the students within its walls. I also greatly look forward to becoming a part of the culture fostered by the New Paltz swim team.”

Sean Dennis ’23

Suffern High School
Suffern, NY

“New Paltz is a perfect fit for me.  It has a great swim team, good academics, and is close to home.”

Ryan LaDue ’24

North Babylon High School
West Babylon, NY

“I chose SUNY New Paltz because of its gorgeous campus grounds and its kind, hardworking environment.”

Shannon Corr ’24

Bellmore-Merrick High School
North Bellmore, NY

“I chose SUNY New Paltz because of its diversity, it’s proximity to home, and its reputation.”

Hannah Fisher ’24

Weddington High School
Charlotte, NC

“I chose SUNY New Paltz because it felt welcoming and everyone seemed very friendly. It felt like home almost immediately.”

Julia Iaboni ’24

Connetquot, NY

“I choose New Paltz for its learning opportunities and their strong swim program.”

Gabriela Nunez ’24

Roy C Ketcham High School
Wappingers Falls, NY

“I chose SUNY New Paltz because of the competitiveness of the communication disorders program, and to be able to be a part of a swim team again.”

Taylor Pazderski ’24

Shenendehowa High School
Waterford, NY

“I chose SUNY New Paltz because it was a perfect fit for me in terms of academics and athletics. I felt right at home when I stepped onto campus and can’t wait to pursue my goals in and out of the pool.”

Sabina Sobhy ’24

Levittown High School
Levittow, NY

“I chose SUNY New Paltz because of its cutting edge personalized STEM program that will exercise my mind; while being a part of a swim team that will put my body to work.”