News Release
6/11/2019
THORNHILL, ON- Meet Keeshawn Barthelemy and Cashius McNeilly, two Grade 12 students from Thornlea S.S. who have represented Canada internationally playing basketball, and are on track for future success in the sport.
“They’re two of the best players in the world in their age category, and I don’t have a doubt in my mind both of them are going to be playing in the NBA,” said Charles Hantoumakos, Teacher and Coach at Thornlea S.S.
Both students have been scouted since Grade 9. Cashius McNeilly is attending Texas A&M University for basketball. Keeshawn Barthelemy is considering offers from over 40 post-secondary institutions.
York Region District School Board is the third largest school district in Ontario with over 124,000 students in 177 elementary schools and 33 secondary schools. York Region students consistently perform above average in provincial testing and the Board is one of the top achievers in Ontario. For more information about York Region District School Board, please visit the Board website and follow @YRDSB on Twitter.
For more information contact:
Dawn Clayden, Corporate Communications
York Region District School Board
Tel: 905-727-0022 ext. 2913
Email: dawn.clayden@yrdsb.ca