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Pi Day! Learn How Our Alumni Use Math Everyday!
Today is Pi Day! We're celebrating by highlighting some NFA alumni who share how they use math every day!
Meet Jerome Pickett, Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer for the NBA (National Basketball Association)! Mr. Pickett attended GAMS, New Windsor School, and South Middle School before graduating from Newburgh Free Academy. He went on to receive degrees from Marist College and American Military Academy. Learn more about how Mr. Pickett uses math in his career every day!
Meet the Honorable Joanne Matthews Forbes, City Court Judge for the City of Newburgh! Judge Matthews Forbes attended GAMS and Meadow Hill School, before graduating from Newburgh Free Academy in 1985. Judge Matthews Forbes is a first generation American and English language learner. She is also a proud Goldback as an alumnus and parent to two NFA alumni. Learn more about how Judge Forbes uses math in her career every day!
Meet Ryan Fucheck, meteorologist for the National Weather Service. Mr. Fucheck attended Fostertown School and North Junior High before graduating from Newburgh Free Academy in 2007. Mr. Fucheck went on to earn a degree in Atmospheric Science from the University at Albany. Learn more about how Mr. Fucheck uses math in her career every day!
Meet Mikal Myers, Outside Linebacker Coach for the University of Maine! Coach Myers attended GAMS and North Junior High before graduating from Newburgh Free Academy in 2012. He has a degree in Communications from the University of Connecticut. Learn more about how Coach Myers uses math in his career every day!
Meet Ricky Pacione, Catcher for the Cleveland Indians! Ricky attended Meadow Hill School and South Junior High before graduating from Newburgh Free Academy in 2007. He has a degree in Finance from Marist College. Learn more about how Ricky Pacione uses math in his career every day!
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