George Visconti Jr., valedictorian of Arthur L. Johnson’s Class of 2018, has chosen Swarthmore College to continue his academic and athletic career in basketball.
After selecting Swarthmore, Visconti received a call that he was awarded the prestigious McCabe Scholarship. It’s different than most scholarships in that the recipient does not apply for the award. Finalists are chosen from the general applicant pool by the McCabe Selection Committee and are notified of their candidacy.
Established in 1952, the Thomas B. McCabe, Class of 1915, Achievement Award recognizes applicants to Swarthmore who have exhibited exceptional academic achievement, character, and leadership qualities, especially in service to their school and community. At minimum, it is a four-year, full-tuition scholarship awarded based exclusively on merit.
Visconti broke Kevin Boyle’s school scoring record of 1,415 points in his junior year at ALJ. In his senior year he became the fourth player in Union County history to surpass 2,000 points, finishing with 2,116.
A First Team All State Group 2 player in his senior year, Visconti was Third Team All State his sophomore and junior seasons. He led the Crusaders to their second 20-win season in school history as a junior, which concluded with ALJ’s first appearance in a state sectional final.
Visconti, who is a winner of Wendy’s High School Heisman for New Jersey, has put together an impressive list of academic achievements and activities as well. They include: Dwight D Eisenhower Leadership Award, United States Military Academy, West Point; Crusader Athletic Leadership Council; Peer Leadership Program; Hero’s and Cool Kids Mentoring Program; Vice President – National Honor Society; Vice President – Student Council Class of 2018; President – Science National Honor Society; Key Club member; and St Agnes Catholic Youth Organization Youth Group.
Swarthmore College, founded in 1864, is a private liberal arts college located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, 11 miles southwest of Philadelphia.
(above) ALJ’s George Visconti Jr. will be attending Swarthmore College in the fall and was awarded their prestigious McCabe Scholarship.
