When James \u201902 and JB Ferrarone \u201998 attended Trinity-Pawling, the wrestling program was at the top of its game. \u201cWe were Western New England champs in both 1998 and 2002,\u201d shared JB. \u201cCoach Coratti and Coach Dunham were incredible. It was such a great time to be a part of the team.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since graduating, both James and JB happily recall their time at the School \u2014 in the classroom, on the mats, and everywhere in between. \u201cTrinity-Pawling taught me to be organized, independent, and accountable,\u201d shared James. \u201cSuccess requires consistent hard work. I learned early on that if I invested enough time and effort, I\u2019d find success.\u201d JB echoed the same sentiments, reflecting on both the Effort System and the lessons they learned in the wrestling program. \u201cIt truly all comes down to hard work. It\u2019s that simple.\u201d And the brothers continue draw on this work ethic in their professional lives running Plath & Co., a custom residential construction company in the San Francisco Bay area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Though the Ferrarone\u2019s wrestling careers may have ended, the brothers are still very much connected to the School\u2019s wrestling program. In the fall of 2017, James returned to campus for his 15th reunion and he had the chance to meet with Pride Wrestling Coach and fellow alumnus Ralph Fedele \u201904. \u201cI learned from Ralph that the mats in McGraw Pavilion were the same mats we used when I was wrestling back in 2002,\u201d James explained. \u201cThat was it \u2014 I knew JB and I could help.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following this visit, James and JB generously donated a new multi-section wrestling mat to McGraw Pavilion. \u201cWe wanted to make sure the boys have as great of an experience as we had at T-P,\u201d James stated. \u201cNot having the second set of mats also precluded the School from hosting any tournaments,\u201d added JB. \u201cThey have the space with the beautiful field house\u2026and now enough mats to make it all happen.\u201d In fact, Trinity-Pawling hosted the 2019 Western New England Wrestling Championships for the first time in early February. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looking back on their time at the School, both James and JB are grateful for their experiences and remind the young members of the Pride to cherish their time as students. \u201cEnjoy the years you have at T-P because they go fast,\u201d said JB. James agreed, \u201cEmbrace every opportunity the School throws at you\u2026you\u2019ll be so glad you did. I know we are.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trinity-Pawling School would like to extend our gratitude to James and JB for their generous donation to the Pride wrestling program. With new mats in the pavilion, eight All-New England wrestlers, and one All-American wrestler returning to the team in 2020, the Pride\u2019s upcoming season looks bright. Roll Pride!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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