By Emily Kifer – Staff Reporter

Mr. Sweeney is not only a father and husband at home; he is also a dedicated member of the Law community.

Sweeney teaches Health Education to freshmen and Substance Abuse to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.

Sweeney grew up playing baseball which soon became his number one career choice; however, his wife recommended that he finished getting his degree in teaching as a back-up plan.

“I am very happy I took her advice,” Sweeney said.

Even though Sweeney did not entirely fulfill his baseball career the way he dreamt, his love for the game never stopped. Soon after Sweeney began teaching at Law, he coached the school’s varsity baseball team as well as a travel team outside of Law.

“My overall favorite experience at Law was the year we won states,” Sweeney said.

Sweeney is a role model for countless students at Law. His door is always open when students need help, even if they have never had him as a teacher.

“Sweeney is an overall amazing guy,” junior Kyle Frey said. “He has helped me a lot in general and with baseball. He’s really caring and I view him as a role model.”

Throughout Sweeney’s life, he has learned a lot about how to act and how to handle adversity, which makes him one of the easiest people to talk to. Sweeney said he tries to do everything in his life with 100 percent effort, and he wishes for everyone to do the same.

“What is good for one person is deplorable for another, so I just try to smile, and give people a reason to be decent and happy,” Sweeney said. “Everyone should have class and character.”

Many students said that they respect Sweeney because he shows that he truly cares about his students.

“I view Mr. Sweeney with respect because he likes to help people out and influence them for the better,” junior Anthony Ferrara said. “He is not like any other teacher. He treats you with respect as a person, not only a student.”

At home and at school, Sweeney said he tries to accomplish everything with a smile on his face.

“I love impacting the lives of others and helping everyone in need,” Sweeney said. “Those who have helped me made me who I am today.”