By: Valery Warner, Aiden Nelson, and Ariana Rojak
April 13, 2021
On March 13, 2021, former Brooklyn student-athlete Sean Acierno tragically passed away. He was a member of Brooklyn’s 2011 graduating class.
Acierno played basketball throughout his high school career and was coached by current English teacher, Mr. Jonathon Holko.
Holko, heavily impacted by this tragedy, stated that #34 embodied love, happiness, and hard work.
“He had a smile that lit up a room, had a personality that showed care and concern for everyone, and loved his family, his teammates, and being a Brooklyn Hurricane. Words cannot express how big of an impact he left on me, his coaches, his teammates, the student body, and the entire Brooklyn community. We must carry on his legacy!”
Above is a mural sketched and painted by junior Savannah David and sophomore Delaney David. It is located on Mr. Holko’s classroom wall and is a fitting tribute to a wonderful, young man taken too soon.
Acierno had a reputation that was known and admired by so many people. Anyone who crossed his path immediately knew how wonderful of a young man he truly was.
He took such pride in wearing the Blue and Gold and will forever be a Hurricane.
Sean Acierno will be dearly missed by many, but the life he lived will be cherished in our hearts, forever.
Our sincerest prayers and condolences are lifted up to his family and to his friends.
THE RETURN OF THE EYE 