Mindy S. Goodman ’81

“I learned many life lessons as a result of participating in sports at Harrisburg Academy.  Those lessons include discipline, teamwork, mutual respect, sportsmanship, social skills, and self-confidence.  Participation in sports has helped me attain success both personally and professionally.”

Renee Healey O’Connell ’99

“Being a part of Harrisburg Academy’s athletics program is an experience that will not only stay with me for the rest of my life, but the lessons and values I have learned are now passed on to my children, students, and players.  This is where I learned what the word team actually meant; a team consists of coaches, parents, teachers and players who all strive together to be the best they can be.”

Alexis Dissinger McConville ’00

“Playing field hockey, basketball, softball and attending Harrisburg Academy were wonderful opportunities. I learned the value of a good education, hard work, dedication, leadership, perseverance and teamwork. Playing sports at Harrisburg Academy has given me the skills to achieve my goals and to be successful.”

Alex H. Smith '02

“Harrisburg Academy has always competed against larger giants, and it was common to feel like the heroic underdog. We all learned about losing. Through teamwork, dedication and practice, we also learned the glory of victory — and about the sportsmanship that came along with it. Those years were invaluable to my growth.”