Vill Maria Academy commemorated three decades of student NYS Physical Fitness Test achievements at its second annual Detective Steven McDonald Evening of Champions on Tuesday, April 17 and Wednesday, April 18 at the school’s Visitation Center. The gala recognized VMA’s kindergarten through eighth grade Fitness Champions, emphasized physical education and honored McDonald’s memory. Retired professional heavyweight boxer Gerry ‘Great White Hope’ Cooney presented this year’s Detective Steven McDonald Courageous Spirit Award to sixth grader Anthony Venturino for his calm-under-pressure temperament.
Photo by Miriam Quin
Photo by Miriam Quin
Photo by Miriam Quin
Photo by Miriam Quin