Number of Participants: 13
Hours Donated: 1
Value of Time Served: $110
Event Type: Civic & Community
Activity: Softball
School: Islip High School
Date: May 19, 2025
Location:
Islip High School
Union Boulevard, Islip
NY
About:
On a meaningful day for the Islip softball community, the district honored the legacy of Dennis McSweeney by naming the home field at Wing Elementary School after him—a fitting tribute to a man who dedicated his life to the sport and to the student-athletes of Islip.
Prior to a scrimmage against Copiague, a special ceremony was held to commemorate McSweeney’s lasting impact. Family, friends, players, and coaches gathered as a banner was unveiled beneath the right-field scoreboard, officially naming the facility “Dennis McSweeney Field.”
The moment was a powerful reminder of McSweeney’s enduring influence on the program and the countless lives he touched through his passion, mentorship, and unwavering support of Islip athletics.
This newly named field ensures that his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of softball players for years to come.
