Hackley School

Con Ed Athlete of the Week: Hackley's Alex Gianino

By Rob Cristino, LoHud.com -- Senior Alex Gianino of Yonkers is one of the best swimmers to ever come out of Hackley, and upon graduation he will leave a legacy that will be remembered for years to come. "He is an all-around swimmer, who doesn't have a weak stroke," Hackley swim coach John Gillard said. "I've been coaching at Hackley for 25 years and Alex is the best swimmer we've had out of our program. He's at the top of his game."

Rob Pickert named Coach of the Decade

Journal News sportswriter Kevin Devaney Jr. named Rob Pickert the “Independent School Football Coach of the Decade in his All-Decade Football Awards on his LoHud.com blog “Varsity Insider: High School Sports in the Lower Hudson Valley.” Congratulations, Coach Pick! 

Read an in-depth profile of Rob written by Julie Lillis called Rob Pickert: Devotion to Students.

Wrestling: Hackley's Seim extends Ivy title string

LoHud.com -- With sophomore Justin Seim leading the way, Hackley placed second at the Ivy Prep Wrestling Tournament at the Trinity School in New York City. Seim (119) won his third straight Ivy title by pinning Justin Guilston of Horace Mann in the first period.

The 2009-2010 Szabo Lecture

Each year, the Upper School hosts a number of named lectures that, in most cases, honor legendary teachers from Hackley’s past. For instance, the Naething Lecture honors Arthur Naething, the beloved English teacher and department chair who challenged his students at the end of each class to “go forth and spread beauty and light.” This year's Szabo Lecture, named in honor of legendary Hackley science teachers Kathy and Paul Szabo, will be given by Dr. David Berry, Hackley Class of 1996, during Upper School Community Time on Wednesday, February 3rd. Dr. Berry will be delivering remarks entitled “Engineering a Sustainable Future” to the Upper School students and faculty.