Bill Lessa began his career at New York City's Cardinal Hayes High School in 1971 as a social studies teacher and worked his way up to principal by 2008 Nearly 54 years after he began his career at ...

When William Lessa came to teach at Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, he was 20 years old — a newlywed, fresh out of college. “I never thought that 54 years later I would still be here, and I ...

BRONX, NY- If there ever was a tale of a rags to riches story in the CHSAA it might belong to this year's Cardinal Hayes team. Having lost to All Hallows in the quarterfinals of the CHSAA Archdiocesan ...

A celebration was held Thursday for William D. Lessa, the longtime principal of Cardinal Hayes High School. Lessa, who is from the Bronx, will be retiring after 53 years. The celebration also included ...

? Mount St. Michael traveled to Cardinal Hayes Tuesday for a highly anticipated game. Hayes had the home advantage early on, but Mount St. Michael turned it around with a free throw that gave the team ...

St. Joseph Reg. and Cardinal Hayes will hit the field on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 1:50 p.m. ET. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network. The NFHS Network gives you access to live high ...

The Gaels improved to 4-0 this season and are 2-0 in league play. Iona Prep quarterback Julian Guzman threw four TDs. NEW ROCHELLE – Back to the drawing board. Cardinal Hayes was looking to play keep ...

“The success that I had in shaping and influencing young men was extremely rewarding," said Cardinal Hayes High School's Bill Lessa Casey Conner Bill Lessa began his career at New York City's Cardinal ...