At the May 26 Board of Education meeting, Bethpage UFSD honored the student-athletes who served as team captains for Bethpage High School during the 2025–26 school year. This cherished annual tradition is a heartfelt sendoff to a remarkable group of leaders whose dedication, teamwork and sportsmanship helped shape another successful year of Golden Eagles athletics.
Following a warm welcome from Athletic Director Alyssa Kildare Kaiser, each captain took the stage to introduce themselves, share the sport they led and talk about their future plans. Hearing about the colleges and programs senior athletes will be heading to next year was a highlight of the evening, filling the room with pride and applause.
Captains from across all seasons were recognized, representing dozens of sports programs and countless hours of hard work. Their leadership has left a lasting impression on their teammates and the broader Bethpage athletic community.
The evening also included special recognition for wrestling champion Gabby Severin and wrestling coach Ben Resnick, who has dedicated 45 years to coaching at Bethpage High School. Retiring Athletic Director John Franchi was also honored for his years of service to the district. Special citations were presented by Town Supervisor Joe Saladino, a representative from Senator Rhoads' office and Legislator Rose Marie Walker.
Congratulations to all 2025–26 Golden Eagles team captains on your outstanding contributions throughout the year.
