Rose D'Amato
FIELD HOCKEY, BASKETBALL, SOFTBALL
1966 Graduate
It was fortunate for Rose that North Branford High School was completed in 1964. This gave her the opportunity to attend a beautiful, new high school for her junior and senior years. During her junior year she was able to get involved in competitive sports which were in their infancy for girls in the New Haven area. Even though there were not any leagues to compete in or any individual accolades to be gained, the girls at North Branford High School were able to challenge themselves and each other by participating in field hockey, basketball, and softball with many of the high schools in surrounding towns. There were very few records kept during these early years not only for the various teams but also for the individuals. Therefore, Rose was not able to be recognized as First Team All-Conference or All-State Player. However, in each of these 3 sports, Rose was elected to serve as the captain during both her junior and senior years so her desire, dedication, and leadership must have been evident. The North Branford High School Athletic Hall of Fame is proud and pleased to induct Rose D’Amato on July 10, 2011.
It was fortunate for Rose that North Branford High School was completed in 1964. This gave her the opportunity to attend a beautiful, new high school for her junior and senior years. During her junior year she was able to get involved in competitive sports which were in their infancy for girls in the New Haven area. Even though there were not any leagues to compete in or any individual accolades to be gained, the girls at North Branford High School were able to challenge themselves and each other by participating in field hockey, basketball, and softball with many of the high schools in surrounding towns. There were very few records kept during these early years not only for the various teams but also for the individuals. Therefore, Rose was not able to be recognized as First Team All-Conference or All-State Player. However, in each of these 3 sports, Rose was elected to serve as the captain during both her junior and senior years so her desire, dedication, and leadership must have been evident. The North Branford High School Athletic Hall of Fame is proud and pleased to induct Rose D’Amato on July 10, 2011.