Just one week ago former Syracuse Orange basketball center Craig Forth was named principal of Mechanicville City School where he has been the assistant principal for the last three years. Forth, who won a National Championship with Syracuse back in 2003, will officially take the reigns on July 1.
The seven-footer from Albany reflected on his playing days and how leadership has carried over from basketball to the classroom.
"I've been a leader on the court, on the sidelines, in the classroom and now in the hallways," said Forth "My passion for helping others find success is what drives me each day.