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A standout high school lacrosse player in New Jersey, John Leone has earned national acclaim for his efforts to rally student-athletes on behalf of the community. John Leone has accomplished a lot for a 17-year-old student-athlete. The 6-foot-4-inch New Jersey native’s stifling defensive stickwork helped lead his varsity high school lacrosse team to its first state title in 11 years. He is also a member of the varsity football team. But it was his off-the-field accomplishments that earned him the prestigious national U.S. Congressional Award Bronze Medal earlier this year. One of the highest civilian honors for youth presented by …