Artist Biography
From Long Island, New York, Catherine Scarantino is often found on the sidelines of a field, in the photo studio, or traveling the world. During her time at Endicott College, she has pursued a variety of passions, including launching her own podcast, working with Endicott’s sports media team, and studying abroad in Florence, Italy, during her sophomore year.
Scarantino has completed several internships that have helped shape her as a photographer, including work with the United Federation of Teachers, Axcess Baseball, and a semester-long internship with the New York Mets.
Her senior capstone project was inspired by her passion for sports and her experience working in the industry, focusing on the challenges athletes face when they are off the court, ice, or dance floor.
Thesis Abstract
The docu-series Human over Athlete: Mental Health in Sports explores mental health among athletes. No matter how big or small a story may seem, everyone faces mental health challenges, especially college athletes who must balance academics with the demands of their sport and team commitments.
This project follows the stories of three student-athletes at Endicott College as they share their journeys, the impact mental health has had on them, and how they’ve worked to overcome challenges—including learning how to move on from a sport they’ve played their entire lives. Through this series, I hope to inspire athletes and young people to open up and share their own mental health experiences, no matter what they may be facing.