Alex Goldman
An accomplished soccer goalkeeper, Alex wants to be an engineer and will attend Syracuse University in the Fall. A National Honor Society member, he volunteers with Special Olympics, Relay for Life and the JDRF Diabetes Walk, and tutors at St Cloud. with Alex played all of MTL Sports except basketball, but he credits soccer (then Travel soccer) for giving him a sense of responsibility toward his teammates, the ability to work well with others and the need to keep a healthy lifestyle, as well as critical time-management skills. After he outgrew MTL activities as a player, Alex continued to be involved with youth sports by refereeing. |
Daniella Kaiser
Daniella aims to graduate in the field of Athletic training, and hopes to work with Olympians to "help them become the best athlete they can". Daniella has played in-house soccer from Kindergarten to 7th grade and her dad Brett was one of Mountain Top's valued coaches, emphasizing team spirit and fun. An Honor Roll student, Daniella is also an accomplished musician and a Team USA synchronized figure skater, competing at the highest level. |
Christopher Hanley
Christopher Hanley defines himself as the epitome of a Student-Athlete, balancing his academic fulfillments with his commitment on the WOHS Lacrosse, Football and Hockey Teams, while volunteering in several organizations and being a TAP and High School journalist. As a Three-Time Letterman, he served as Captain of the Lacrosse and Hockey teams. Not surprisingly, Chris played all three sports at MTL and he gave back to our programs by helping coach the new MTL Hockey clinics, along with some of his teammates and coach. His goal is to continue coaching as a father, and emulate the great example our MTL Volunteer-dads (and moms) have shown thoughout the years. |
About the Mountain Top League Scholarship Program:
Mountain Top League (MTL) has been proud to offer three $1,000 scholarships to past players every year. The recipients have to be West Orange residents, Seniors in High School (private or public) and past players of one of the MTL recreational sports (in-house soccer, baseball, basketball, hockey). Applications are available in January at the school's guidance office or by contacting MTL, and must be received at MTL by March 30th of that school year. The Scholarship Committee is comprised of Mountain Top League Executive Board Members. True to the spirit of Mountain Top League, we aim to recognize young men and women who demonstrate positive-impact/involvement (consistent with capacity and circumstances) and/or significant improvement/success, both at school and in the community. Children of current or past Trustees or Officers in the MTL are not eligible to apply. For questions on the MTL scholarships please email mountaintopleague@gmail.com |