By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 8/18/12
Chaminade (N.Y.) rising junior midfielder-face-off specialist Sam Bonafede has committed to the admissions process at Princeton University.
Sam Bonafede log:
High school: Chaminade High School, NY
Year of Graduation: 2014
Position: Midfield (face-off)
College choice: Princeton University
Club affiliation: Long Island Express & GotSkillz
Lacrosse honors: No. 8 Ranked Rising Junior according to Inside Lacrosse
Intended major: Will look to study at the Woodrow Wilson School of International Studies.
Why did you choose Princeton? “I wanted to attend a school with a both a rich history of lacrosse and excellent academics. Princeton University, one of the most distinguished universities in the the world, with six national championships was my overwhelming choice. I enjoy History and International Studies. Princeton will optimize these opportunities while playing top 10 division 1 lacrosse.”
Outlook for 2013 HS season: “Our Chaminade High School team is filled with talent at every position. I look to contribute in any way I can for Coach Moran. As a team we look to win but at the same time play with respect and character. We play a tough tri-state schedule but we have high hopes and look to beat the Friars at the end of the year.”
Other schools considered: UPenn, Harvard, Notre Dame, Johns Hopkins and Dartmouth.
Other comments: “I’d like to thank my coaching staff at Chaminade, my club Coach Gene Isnardi and my PAL Coach Bob Sheets who got it all started for me.”
Note: Student-athletes must continue through the admissions process while applying to Ivy League schools
Maple Zone Sports and Fitness Complex, the official sponsor for Phillylacrosse.com Boys’ Recruits, congratulates Sam Bonafede. Maple Zone, located on Conchester Pike in Boothwyn, offers numerous programs, leagues and instructional activities for boys’ and girls’ lacrosse players and also offers boys’ U13 and U15 travel teams. Click here for registration for the Muck Dawgs travel teams. 
