By Chris Goldberg
Phillylacrosse.com, Posted 4/18/14
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School sophomore attackman Peter Gayhardt has made a commitment to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Notre Dame.
Peter Gayhardt log: 
High School: St. Joseph’s Preparatory School
Graduation Year: 2016
Position: Attack
College Choice: University of Notre Dame
Club Affiliations: Duke’s LC, NXT 2016
Major lacrosse honors: Philly Showcase Camp Fab 40 All-Star, All-Main Line and All-Delco as Freshman, Legacy All-Star
Academic Honors: Prep Scholars First Honor Roll
What will you major in/study? Business/ Accounting
Why did you choose Notre Dame? “I have been a Notre Dame fan my entire life and have always wanted to go there. The moment I stepped on the campus, I knew it was the place for me. The balance between the Athletics and the Academics is great and the atmosphere around South Bend is awesome and the facilities are some of the best in the entire country.
“Coach (Kevin) Corrigan is a great coach and has an amazing staff around him with Coach (Gerry) Byrne and Coach (Matt) Karweck. I look forward to joining the ACC and contenting for a National Championship every year and becoming a better student athlete.”
HS team’s outlook for rest of season? “We have high expectations this year. We have a strong group of seniors and our goal is to win the Catholic League and the State Championship.”
Additional Comments: “I would like to thank Coach Eric Gregg who has been great to me at Prep, as well as Coach McGlone and Coach Bonner. I also want to thank Duke’s Lacrosse coach Ebe Helm, who has been a huge help in this process. Also want to thank Coach Jason Christmas for all of his support from the time I was playing for him in Ashbee until now. A thanks also goes out the NXT coaches: Coach Brett Manney and Coach Andy Hayes who have been great to me and were a big help in the process.
“I would like to thank my parents, who have been terrific throughout my entire lacrosse career and they never miss a game. Finally, I would like to thank my older brother, Kevin, who has been a great teacher in the sport of lacrosse to me and a great role model. He is a great player and an even better person.”
Other schools considered: Penn, Princeton
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