Catching up with Salisbury graduate Jude La Cava
What is your full name?
Jude La Cava
When did you graduate from Salisbury?
1974
I know you recently retired as a sportscaster from Fox 10 in Phoenix. Tell us about your career.
I was fortunate enough to cover major sporting events for over 40 years. Including Super Bowls, World Series, NBA Finals and Final Fours. My love of sports started at SHS as we won the Lehigh Northampton League title over Parkland my senior year. My message to seniors is that if you are willing to put the work in, you can achieve most anything. I cherish my days at SHS as some of the best days of my life.
What will you do next?
I hope to pursue writing projects and podcasts.
What have you learned through this pandemic?
Utilize your time in a productive way. Assist others in need and make the right decisions when it comes to protecting yourself and your family.
What was your favorite high school memory?
Winning the LNL title was huge. Playing for Bill Paulik, Frank Yelinko and Charlie Handwerk was simply the best time of my life!
How often do you get back to the Lehigh Valley?
I have been back a handful of times since graduation.
If you could meet anyone (alive or dead), who would you choose and why?
My mom was my hero. She battled cancer all through my high school years. Her courage and will to live was truly remarkable. She became an experimental patient at NIH. I wish I had the chance to talk and see her today. I lost her August 13, 1976.
Who is your role model and why? See the above - My mom was one of the first special education teachers at Mercy Day School. My parents were true role models.
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