2002 Seniors
Devin Swope
Number: 1
DOB: 12/15/84
Nickname: D-STA, Heavy D
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and playing football and baseball
Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite Food: Lobster and cheesesteaks
Favorite School Subject: Chemistry
After graduation, I plan to go to college and play either baseball or football. The most influential people in my life are my parents because they have always been the ones I looked up to. My most memorable football memory at NHS was playing in my first varsity football game. My advice to underclassmen is to work hard and do your thing.
Brian Burke
Number: 2
DOB: 1/30/85
Nickname: B-STA
Hobbies: Eating, friends and sports
Favorite Movie: Any Given Sunday
Favorite Food: Chicken Fingers
Favorite School Subject: History
After graduation, I plan to go to college, and hopefully continue my football career. Definitely the most influential people in my life have been may parents. They have always been there through good and bad, and encourage me in whatever I do. My most memorable football memory at NHS: while winning a State Championship would be one, I am still waiting on mine. My advice to underclassmen is to work hard always, never be comfortable with where you are. Challenge yourself in the off-season. Make good decisions!
Jim Chapman
Number: 5
DOB: 12/30/84
Nickname: Chap
Hobbies: Lifting, track, and hanging out with my friends
Favorite Movie: Varsity Blues
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite School Subject: Gym and Social Studies
After graduation, I plan to attend college and play football. The most influential people in my life have been my parents, and Jerry Devine. My parents have continually pushed me to be the best I could be, while Jerry has been an inspiration for me throughout my high school years. The most memorable football memory at Neshaminy High School would be the first time I walked down the ramp on a Friday night at the Ridge. My advice to underclassmen is to push yourself beyond your limit, and have faith in your team and yourself. It goes a long way.
Brian Kennelly
Number: 11
DOB: 12/31/84
Nickname: Spike
Hobbies: Track and football
Favorite Movie: Little Monsters
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite School Subject: Gym
After graduation, I plan to go to college for Elementary Education. My grandfather was the most influential person in my life, but I didn’t realize that until after he passed away recently. My most memorable football memories at NHS was all of our come back wins. My advice to underclassmen is to step up and get in so you get noticed.
Joe Crostarosa
Number: 19
DOB: 11/14/84
Nickname: Joe C.
Hobbies: Paintball, playstation
Favorite Movie: How High
Favorite Food: Spaghetti and Meatballs
Favorite School Subject: Gym
After graduation, I plan on going to college and have some fun. The most influential people in my life are my parents because they have taught me that hard work and dedication pays off. I am new to NHS, but am already having fun. My advice to underclassmen is work hard and never stop believing.
Erik Pederson
Number: 22
DOB: 4/16/85
Nickname: Stiff, E-S-P, E-rike
Hobbies: Weightlifting, hanging out with friends
Favorite Movie: Varsity Blues
Favorite Food: Papa Johns Pizza
Favorite School Subject: Gym Class
After graduation, I plan to continue playing football in college. The most influential people in my life have been my parents. They have always been there for me and supported anything I have ever done. My greatest football memory at NHS was the State Championship and the blocked punt against Cumberland Valley on the road to the Championship. My advice to underclassmen is listen to· any advice given to you, especially from coaches … don’t learn things the hard way.
Geoffrey Donahue
Number: 27
DOB: 6/21/84
Nickname: Geoff
Hobbies: Sports and TV
Favorite Movie: Brave heart
Favorite Food: Burger King-Double Whopper
Favorite School Subject: Social Studies
After graduation, I hope to attend a Division I college and play football. The most influential people in my life are my parents. While both parents are supportive, my dad gives a lot of his time and keeps me on the right track. Also, the coaching staff encourages me to do better and prepare to play at the next level, which is college-hopefully. My most memorable football memory at NHS would most definitely be winning a State Championship, although my whole experience of playing football at Neshaminy will be memorable. My advice to underclassmen is to work hard during the off-season. Trust and believe in your coaches-they’ll take you the distance.
Shaun Sperling
Number: 32
DOB: 3/13/84
Nickname: Sperl
Hobbies: Sports
Favorite Movie: Scarface
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite School Subject: Science
After graduation, I plan on going to college. The most influential people in my life have been my parents. They made me who I am. My most memorable football memory at NHS was winning States. My advice to underclassmen is to practice hard.
John Grose
Number: 41
DOB: 5/19/85
Nickname: Grosey
Hobbies: Football and eating
Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite Food: Everything
Favorite School Subject: Math
After graduation, I’m not sure what I plan to do, but hopefully go to college. The most influential people in my life have been my parents because they are always pushing me to do my best. My most memorable football memory at NHS was Mullin’s last second catch against C.B. West for the win. My advice to underclassmen is to work hard. These three years go by so fast, enjoy it.
Drew Demberg
Number: 55
DOB: 12/12/84
Nickname: Dumberg, Drewski
Hobbies: Sports, lifting, music, having fun
Favorite Movie: Braveheart
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite School Subject: Journalism
After graduation, I plan to party all summer then go off to school and attend college. My parents and teachers have been influential in making me into what I am today. Without them I wouldn’t be here where I am today. My most memorable football memory at NHS was when Willits got poked in the eye at a sophomore practice, and beating West with the last second touchdown. My advice to underclassmen is to work hard and make the best of all your time here. It’s too short to be wasting your time. Work hard!
Dimitry Schuhpak
Number: 63
DOB: 3/12/85
Nickname: Meach
Hobbies: Playing sports
Favorite Movie: Hardball
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite School Subject: Math
After graduation, I plan on going to college. The most influential people in my life have been my parents because they have taught me many things about life and how to live it. My most memorable football memory at NHS was watching the team celebrate after winning the State Championship. My advice to underclassmen is to try hard and you will succeed.
Sam Contento
Number: 64
DOB: 5/23/85
Nickname: Sammy C
Hobbies: Football, lifting, video games
Favorite Movie: Tommy Boy
Favorite Food: Anything
Favorite School Subject: Lunch, Gym
After graduation, I plan to go to college, and maybe play football. The most influential people in my life have been my parents who believed in me and my older brother, Ryan, who forced me to play. My greatest football memory at NHS was winning the State Championship, and track day. My advice to underclassmen is work hard and don’t give up.
Matthew Willets
Number: 70
DOB: 8/3/84
Nickname: Turtle
Hobbies: Hanging with Friends
Favorite Movie: Fight Club
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite School Subject: Social Studies
After graduation I plan to go to college. The most influential people in my life are my parents because they support me in whatever I do. My most memorable football memories at NHS was winning the State Title. My advice to underclassmen is that you are going to get yelled at no matter what you do so go out there and have fun!
Bradd Gower
Number: 76
DOB: 7/1/85
Nickname: Reg, Reggie, Regis
Hobbies: Lifting, pool basketball and hanging out with friends
Favorite Movie: Varsity Blues, Dumb and Dumber
Favorite Food: Chicken Fingers
Favorite School Subject: English
After graduation, I plan on going to college and play football. The most influential people in my life are my Mom and Dad because they have always supported me in everything I have done. My greatest football memory at NHS was starting my entire Junior season. My advice to underclassmen is to work hard and stay dedicated.
Greg Thornton
Number: 78
DOB: 1/12/85
Nickname: Greger
Hobbies: Lifting, hanging out with friends, sleeping
Favorite Movie: Seven
Favorite Food: Whiz with crackers
Favorite School Subject: Physical Education
After graduation, I plan to attend college for Physical Education. The most influential people in my life are my parents and my brother for always being there to pick me up. My most memorable football memory at NHS was the West game. My advice to underclassmen is to suck it up. It pays off.
Bill McKenzie
Number: 79
DOB: 11/25/84
Nickname: Billy Mac
Hobbies: Football, lifting and anything fun
Favorite Movie: Varsity Blues
Favorite Food: Cheesesteak
Favorite School Subject: Gym
After graduation, I plan to attend college and play football. The most influential people in my life are my parents. They have supported me through the toughest situations. I love them very much. My most memorable football memory at NHS was winning the State title and the CB West game. My advice to underclassmen is the harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.
William Thomas
Number: 83
DOB: 9/10/84
Nickname: Too Tall, Stork
Hobbies: Sports, watching movies
Favorite Movie: Braveheart
Favorite Food: Buffalo Wings, Pizza
Favorite School Subject: Social Studies
After graduation, I plan to go to college and play football. The most influential people in my life have been my family and friends because I am around them the most and they influence me the most. My most memorable football memory at NHS was winning the State Championship. My advice to underclassmen is to work hard at what you do.
Bowie Hall
Number: 85
DOB: 1/30/85
Nickname: Booohey
Hobbies: Music, lifting, working on cars, hanging out with friends
Favorite Movie: The Matrix or Resident Evil
Favorite Food: Anything and Everything
Favorite School Subject: Science
After graduation, I plan to go to a good college and get an education that will provide me with a job that I will love to do. The most influential people in my life have definitely been my parents. My mom and dad have always made me strive to do my best, and they never let me settle for anything but my best. I am infinitely grateful for that. Also the rest of my family and friends, for being there for me when times got tough. My most memorable football memory at NHS was when Scott Mullin caught the last second touchdown pass for the win against CB West. My advice to underclassmen is to work hard in the weight room and to have fun in high school because you will be graduating before you know it.