SeaCoast School Students Make History in Revere High Basketball Program

Revere High School boys basketball head coach David Leary has announced the election of captains for the 2021-22 season, and for the first time in the program’s history, two of the captains are students at the SeaCoast School.

SeaCoast School seniors James Clauto and Jack Sargent D’Ambrosio will join RHS senior Isshan Mourouane as leaders of the varsity Patriots who open their season on Dec. 14.

“It’s very exciting,” said Seacoast Principal Dr. Stacey Mulligan about the honors accorded to the two student-athletes. “Usually, we have 5-7 students who play sports at the high school, so this is a huge deal that we have two kids that are captains of the varsity basketball team.”

Dr. Mulligan described the two captains as “exceptional basketball players and exceptional persons.”

“They’re both really good kids,” added Dr. Mulligan. “They work very hard at school. Both are kind and charismatic and amazing members of our school community and we’re very proud of them.”

Coach Leary expects the SeaCoast duo to be major contributors to the team. Clauto is in his third season in the program and is a returning starter in the backcourt. Sargent D’Ambrosio will be playing in his second varsity season and should be a starter in the frontcourt.

“I know the SeaCoast School is very proud of these two students and deservedly so,” said Leary. “We do get some athletes from SeaCoast, but not to this level to reach captaincy.”

SeaCoast School is Thriving

The SeaCoast School is an alternative high school that is based at the Beachmont School. In addition to Dr. Mulligan, Vice Principal Stacey Livote is part of the administrative team at the school that has an an enrollment of more than 80 students.

The school is universally regarded as a success story in the city, matching the sterling reputation enjoyed by the entire school district under the leadership of Dr. Dianne Kelly.

“SeaCoast School gives students an alternative to a traditional high school, and it can offer a little bit more of a flexible schedule for students who may have full-time jobs and family obligations that they have to do,” said Dr. Mulligan, who is in her second year as SeaCoast principal. “Our kids go to two-year and four-year colleges and our school has dual enrollment at North Shore Community College, so it’s the exact same program, it’s just more flexible for kids who need a little bit more support.

“The perception of what SeaCoast used to be is really changing,” continued Dr. Mulligan. “It’s difficult, though, because alternative schools have had a bad rap, but finally people are seeing that alternative schools truly are just an alternative path. Once people recognize that, our kids really shine over here. Most of the time, it’s just that kids needed a smaller school setting.”

Interestingly, Dr. Mulligan was a soccer and track star at academic and sports powerhouse Worcester Academy, so she’s aware of the important role that sports play in a student’s development. She will be rooting hard for the RHS basketball team, especially Captain Clauto and Captain Sargent D’Ambrosio.

“I’ll be at their games in the front row,” said Dr. Mulligan. “We’re really proud of them for their perseverance. A lot of kids have a tough time balancing school and athletics, and these two have done a great job.”