The Hawk

Issue date: 11/3/06 Section: Sports

Crisafulli looks forward to second year.

Paul Crisafulli, a sophomore elementary education major and emerging team leader, brought energy and excitement onto Hawk Hill from the beginning of his career being a Hawk.

Coming from Syracuse, New York, the lacrosse Mecca of the East Coast, it is no wonder that this sophomore defenseman has developed an absolute love of the game.

While most of us were still kicking around in recreational soccer leagues, Crisafulli began his lacrosse career in third grade. His dreams of playing Division I Lacrosse did not really start until his sophomore year of high school when he realized that he was willing to put in the work it required, on and off the field of play.

When looking for colleges that offered lacrosse, Crisafulli wanted to go to a smaller but competitive university where he could make an impact. Two years later, he has made an impact. He has developed as one of the emerging young student leaders on Hawk Hill.

One of his biggest accomplishments so far was being picked as a student leader for this fall's freshman Escape retreat. For a sophomore, this is a huge honor and a spring board for many other great positions within student leadership on campus.

"Last year I learned what it was like to be a freshman on a college level team, which can be very challenging at times. I just want to help out the freshman this year by being someone that they can go to for help or for advice," Crisafulli said.

Crisafulli has taken advantage of many other opportunities while at Saint Joseph's. As a future elementary school teacher, Crisafulli has been volunteering in weekly physical education classes at the Samuel Gompers Elementary School.

Crisafulli seems to have a natural affinity for working with children. A couple of weeks ago he served on the SJU Boo Crew, welcoming community children to an afternoon of Halloween festivities.

In addition to his activities at school, this summer Crisafulli worked at a camp and coached 7th and 8th graders this past summer.

He mentioned that, "Kids are the only people that I have found that share the same joy and energy everyday as me."

Eager to continue volunteering and becoming more involved in the Saint Joseph's community, Crisafulli accomplished much his first year. Crisafulli is still learning and still seeking advice both in school and from his coaches and teammates as lacrosse's main season quickly approaches.

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