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Monday, December 3, 2012
Editor’s Note: The Chappaqua Turf Committee members sent the following letter to community members, announcing that the State Department of Education has approved the Chappaqua Turf project, that $650,000 of the needed funds are procured and that $250,000 more is needed by December 10, 2012.
Read MoreMonday, October 1, 2012
by Gary Abrams
The New Castle Youth Basketball Association Travel Team Tryouts for our 2012-2013 season, starting Tuesday, October 2, for 7th grade boys. To try out, you must register at our website first. The complete schedule follows:
Read MoreQuakers play Fox Lane this Friday, 6:30 p.m. @ Fox Lane
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Monday, September 10, 2012
by Jim Nottingham
Opening their 2012 season, the G-men arrived at Brewster—with many new faces and missing some old familiar ones—full of hope. The Bears have a new turf field with lights so the Quakers’ new day started at night. It was a game that proved this year‘s team has the courage and determination to fight despite all the hurdles and obstacles placed in their way before they ever got a chance to take the field of play. They never quit before and they didn’t quit this night either.
Read MoreMonday, August 27, 2012
by William Robins
Editor’s Note: William Robins (HGHS ‘10) qualified for the US Senior National team in July 2012 as a member of the Men’s Lightweight Eight and competed in the Rowing World Championships in Plovdiv, Bulgaria that took place August 15-19. Following is account of how he dived into crew in college.
Read MoreAugust 3, 2012
by Jill L. Klein
Although Chappaqua-trained Olympic gymnast John Orozco had a rough performance at the 2012 summer games, his former coach, Jason Hebert, reports that Orozco is looking to the future with confidence.
Read MoreAugust 3, 2012
by Jill L. Klein
This week, the school district’s Athletic Director Steve Young announced that he will be stepping down from his position. On Monday, Young informed coaches and Phys Ed staff by email that will be taking a job with the New Rochelle school district this fall as Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics. Young’s last day as Athletic Director for CCSD is Friday, August 10.
Read MoreOpen Invitation to watch Orozco LIVE on Big-Screen at World Cup on Mon. & Wed.
Monday, July 30, 2012
by Grant Rindner
This year, John Orozco, a Bronx native and a veteran of Chappaqua’s World Cup Gymnastics competed for gold along with the U.S.A. Olympic Men’s Gymnastics squad. Team U.S.A., which was billed as a possible medal contender going into the qualifiers, lived up to the hype, taking the overall lead with a score of 275.342, ahead of powerhouses Russia and China.
Read MoreMonday, July 16, 2012
by Christine Yeres
Last Wednesday, as their last item of business, Board of ed members voted to appoint former assistant football coach Tim Sullivan interim varsity football coach for the Quakers’ 2012-13 school year. When board member Jeffrey Mester asked “Why ‘interim’?” Superintendent Lyn McKay responded, “It was [Sullivan’s] choice.”
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Monday, July 9, 2012
by Seth Upson
All Out Lacrosse Camp for boys and girls ages 7-18 returns for its 8th year from Monday, July 9 to Thursday, July 12 at Bell Middle School from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Coaches include Greeley graduates Ned Bowen and Matt Witko. There will also be additional coaches from Division 1 programs from around the country.
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June 22, 2012
by Christine Yeres
On Tuesday, Board of ed members appointed Pete Kuczma, who retired as athletic director of Greeley in 2002, to the position of “Supervisor of Athletics” at Greeley. He will work with junior varsity and varsity sports while Athletic Director Steve Young focuses on modified and freshman sports as well as on developing the Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) assessments for the athletic department.
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~ from New Castle Rec and Parks
Lazer tag at Gedney on Tuesday, June 5, an outdoor Rock Fest on Friday, June 15, summer trips to Hershey Park, Brownstone Park and Great Adventure—see what the town has planned for your summer, kids!
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Billy Mendelson posting March 31 Lacrosse season start
March 23, 2012
by Jonathan David
Thanks to all those who have generously donated, we are making tremendous progress towards our fundraising goals. We are well on our way towards modern athletic facilities for our youth athletic program and well-maintained grass fields. We have now have over $600,000 donated to our effort—about half the funds needed to donate a turf field to the school district.
Read MoreThursday, February 16, 2012
Looking for fun activities for next week? How about basketball at Grafflin (K-2) and Bell (3-8), snowtubing, ice skating, a trip to Palisades for Imax and games, Kombine speed and agility training. See “Read more…” for details.
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See team rosters in “Read more…”
January 27, 2012
by Brian Rosen
THIS SUNDAY, January 29, the Greeley Girls’ and Boys’ Varsity Basketball Teams will host their annual clinic from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. at the Horace Greeley High School Gymnasium. Boys and girls in grades 3-8 are invited to participate.
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December 16, 2011
by Jim Nottingham
The Sports Boosters Holiday Basketball Tournament CONTINUES TONIGHT Friday, December 16, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.. The teams in the girls’ bracket include John Jay Cross River, Harrison and Ramapo. The boys’ bracket has perennial opponent Yorktown and two newcomers to the tourney—Monsignor McClancy and Fieldston Country Day. Spectators are asked to bring unwrapped toys, in lieu of an admission fee. Refreshments will be served throughout the tournament games. The full schedule is listed below:
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Long pole defender Charlie Mirisola and goalie Doug Gusick defend; photo by Robert Gusick
against the Rye attack
HOME GAME TODAY: Quakers play Clarkstown South @ 4:30 p.m. Tues, April 10
by Billy Mendelson
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Against a very tough Rye team Greeley Lacrosse was bested 9-6 in last Thursday’s game. With Rye on the doorstep at least six times, credit goes to goal tender Doug Gusick, who was able to keep Greeley close as the game was tied 3-3 at the half – with goals credited to Ethan Frieder, Alex Scott and Cory Ekstrom.
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March 30, 2012
by Billy Mendelson
The Greeley LaCrosse team plays Byram Hills in a home game opener for its 2012 season on Saturday March 31, at 11:00 a.m. After a heartbreaking loss last season, the Quakers hope to start off the season with a win.
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April 12, 2013
~ from New Castle Rec and Parks
The 3rd Annual Gedney Pond Fishing Derby will be held on Sunday, April 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Gedney Park. The event is free and is open to all residents ages 6 to 60+! Prizes in each age category for biggest-fish and most-fish.
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Some heavy lifting for Interim Athletic Director Pete Kuczma
March 22, 2013
by Christine Yeres
In a budget presentation before the Board of Ed, the Interim AD talked of bringing in more tech, bringing back “modified” sports, bringing down student stress, and asked “Are we really serving our kids’ fitness needs?”
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March 15, 2013
by Coach Paul Eiden
Although it was less than a week ago we got hit yet another snow storm, did you know we are in the midst of our 2013 baseball and softball registration? For those of you new to the program, we have 1000 plus children who play recreational baseball and softball every year. From our developmental T-ball program through our very competitive travel baseball and softball teams, we have athletes playing baseball and softball for three out of the four seasons.
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Left to right: Aaron Wald, Alex Smith, Risten Clarke, Coach Meg Kaplan, Christopher Koster and River Elms
March 8, 2013
by Katri Backman-Koster
In the first days of March we trekked to western New York, where, under grey skies and continuously falling snow, five Greeley boys competed against the State’s best high school swimmers and divers in the New York State High School Swimming and Diving Championships at the Webster Aquatic Center in Rochester, NY. The competition took place March 1-2, 2013.
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February 1, 2013
by Alessandra Giannasca
On Tuesday, Greeley Athletic Director Peter Kuczma spoke to parents and students entering Greeley in September about how to achieve academic and athletic success, how to prepare and what to expect from Greeley sports, and what it means to be a student-athlete at Greeley. Kuczma, who retired from the Chappaqua School District in 2002, having coached basketball for 17 years and varsity football for 19, returned in 2012. Add to that three kids of his own who were recruited to play sports at division one or division three colleges, and Kuczma has had a lot of experience in high school athletics.
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Sectionals are this weekend. See “Read more…” for schedule.
February 9, 2013
by Coach Mike DeBellis
Led by senior captain Kirby Atlas and junior Mitchell Klein, Horace Greeley placed ten wrestlers into the top four places at Divisionals this past weekend, qualifying them into the Section 1 Championships.
Read MoreNext home meet: January 30th at 4:30 p.m against league rivals Croton
Scott Wymbs
January 25, 2013
by Coach Mike DeBellis
Senior captain Scott Wymbs highlighted his last tournament of the regular season with a couple of accolades – first place in the 195-pound weight class and tournament Most Outstanding Wrestler.
Brent Lobien; more photos by Kristen Atlas in “Read more…”
Monday, December 17
by Coach Mike DeBellis
The Greeley wrestling team took the show on the road across the Hudson to Cornwall on Saturday, December 15th. Greeley opened the day with a 60-22 victory over Rondout Valley. Next they downed Pearl River in a barn burner 46-41. The Greeley Quakers then fell to Section 9 powerhouse Cornwall 32-51. In the last match of the day, Greeley put away Tri-Valley 69-9.
Read MoreCome watch the Greeley Duals this Saturday, Dec. 8, starting at 9:00 a.m.
December 7, 2012
by Coach Mike DeBellis
On Tuesday, December 4th, Greeley wrestlers hosted the Section One Wrestling Duals. Competing were Greeley, Somers, John Jay Cross River and Fox Lane. Greeley and Fox Lane respectively beat John Jay and Somers to compete against one another. Greeley fell short to the defending Section One Champions Fox Lane 36-41.
Read MoreCome watch the Greeley Duals this Saturday, Dec. 8, starting at 9:00 a.m.
December 7, 2012
by Coach Mike DeBellis
Greeley defeated Beacon 42-40, Lakeland 63-12, and Rye 65-24 and lost to Hackley 35-44 and John Jay Cross River 25-48 at the season opening tournament at Rye this past weekend.
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November 30, 2012
by Coach Mike DeBellis
The Horace Greeley wrestling team will start off the 2012-2013 season this weekend in the Rye Tournament. Greeley is looking to improve on its 18- 6 record and 20th place finish in the section last year. The team will be led by senior captains Scott Wymbs, Kirby Atlas and Bing Bing Xie.
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November 16, 2012
by Russell Maitland
Another Greeley Youth Football season has come to a close—later than usual, due to hurricane Sandy. The cold weather on Wednesday was warmed by the the excitement and smiles of the boys who got to play one more week. Looking back on the season, two things were apparent: everyone learned a tremendous amount and everyone had fun. Big thanks to Pete Zimmerman for running an exceptional program!
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October 26, 2012
by Suzanne Lodge
Greeley Youth Lacrosse’s 5th and 6th grade girls’ team joined 130 other local lacrosse players for “GIRL POWER,” a lacrosse festival to raise money for wounded American veterans for Team Red White and Blue and raised over $1400 for this great cause.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
by Sophia Masotti
On Saturday, October 6, 2012, the CYSC Chappaqua Springboks (U11 Girls) played soccer in the 12th Annual Beekman Cup. Our team had to wake up at 6:00 a.m. and we played a lot of soccer. It was all worth it because we played our hearts out and we won the tournament by one point.
Read MoreOctober 5, 2012
~from the New Castle Rec Department
Then shake ‘em off and check out the fun and exciting “tween” and teen programs the New Castle Recreation & Parks Department has scheduled in the upcoming weeks! “Got Game,” laser tag, edible haunted houses, a scavenger hunt and teen movie, kayak outing, mountain biking and rock climbing, and a Comic Con and Anime Festival trip.
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