Field hockey captain sets Olympic goal; soccer captain works with youth
by KATE FASSL AND COLIN KNOER

Williamsville North Student Council proudly recognizes the extraordinary achievements of two members of its senior class each month. Students featured in this column are selected by faculty recommendation. The Spartan Spots for December 2007 are Chantae Miller and John Piaggione.

Miller, daughter of Neal and Marcella Miller of East Amherst, has been the field hockey team captain for North the past four years. She currently holds the all-time record in the nation for most assists in a career (113) and is the only player in national history to amass more than 100 assists and 100 goals in a season. She has been named to the second team All-American the past two years and has played in numerous national and international competitions representing Team U.S.A.

She has played varsity lacrosse and varsity basketball for North as well.

Beyond sports, Miller was vice president of her class steering committee for three years, a member of both National Honor Society and National Math Honor Society, as well as a member of Student Council.

Chantae Miller

Miller will be attending Michigan State University beginning January 2008, playing field hockey and majoring in business. She hopes to play for the U.S. Olympic field hockey team in the 2012 Olympics in London.

Piaggione, son of John and Robin Piaggione of East Amherst, has played varsity soccer for North the past four years. This year, as team captain, he led the Spartans to the state semifinals. He was named to the first team All-Western New York and the second team All-New York State.

Piaggione is also captain of North's varsity basketball team, which he has played on for the last two years. Last year, he was named an ECIC All-Star for basketball. He has also played varsity baseball for North the past two years.

Academically, Piaggione is a member of the National Math Honor Society, as well as vice president of North's chapter of National Honor Society. Beyond school, he volunteers for TOP Soccer, a soccer program for underprivileged children. He plans to continue playing soccer and basketball in college.

John Piaggione