Coach Finelli Farewell Draws a Crowd

On Dec. 30th the cross country and track community gathered to pay tribute to coach, mentor and man, Dom Finelli. 

Dom coached at SHS for 9 years. He grew the program from a handful of kids his first year, to well over 100 athletes by 2010.  

The party was held at the St. John's Hall, attended by 80 former student-athletes, parents and present students.

Well-wishers presented Dom with a commemorative clock, and a display board of famous quotes that are known as "Domisms."  

"Thank you Dom, for all you did for the student athletes at SHS," said Marianne Hartmann.

For his part, the former coach extended thanks to all those in attendance, extending special thanks to Kerin Walsh, Marianne Hartmann, Joe Tenney and all the parents for having the party.

"I send a warm thank you to all who took time from their busy schedules to attend including the current cross country coach, Jeff Bartlett," Finelli said. "This was truly a class act by all involved.  I wish Jeff and his future teams continued success."

Finelli is building running programs at St. Mary's in Lynn.