Before St. John's: Earned all-conference and all-county honors for thee consecutive years, 2005-07 at Seaford High School ... a four-year letterwinner and a two-year captain ... earned 2005, 2006 all-conference honors as a wide receiver/strong safety in football .. named the Newsday Football Player to Watch ... was the Nassau County finals defensive MVP ... named to the all-Long Island team and LIBlitz.com ... named to the Seaford honor roll.
Off The Field: Born on Feb. 25, 1989 ... son of Mary E. and Genn C. Gartelman in Dunedin, Fla. ... has one brother, John (8) ... his aunt Michelle also attended St. John's ... likes to fish, surf and go boating ... plans to major in sports management and coach lacrosse after college.
Gartelman Up Close
Nickname: "Stevie-G."
Most Thrilling Moment In His Athletic Career: Starting as a sophomore in the 2005 Nassau County Conference C semifinals against Manhasset High School in 2005.
Favorite TV Show: King of Queens.
Favorite Movie: Zoolander.
Favorite Song: "Summertime" by Sublime.
Favorite Book: Night by Elie Wiesel.
