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GREAT SPORTSMANSHIP/COMMUNITY MOMENTS IN THE NORTH COAST SECTION
CONGRATULATIONS COREY!
Piedmont assistant tennis coach, Corey Reich (see story below), has been selected as the NFHS Spirit of Sport Section 7 winner! The National High School Spirit of Sport Award seeks to recognize individuals who exemplify the ideals of the positive spirit of sport that represents the core mission of education-based athletics. After being selected as the CIF representative out of all 10 California sections, Reich was chosen as the winner from all candidates representing five states - California, Nevada, Hawaii, Arizona and Utah. Reich will be honored at a CIF event this year. Congratulations Corey!
COMMUNITY SERVICE DAY: CONVENT & STUART HALL
For high school student-athletes that attend Stuart Hall and Convent of the Sacred Heart, community service is an integral part of the academic experience. In fact, Goal Three of the Sacred Heart Schools states a commitment to “a social awareness that impels to action.”
While students can engage in a variety of community service activities, special attention is given to the environment during the annual Community Service Day.
Seen here is sophomore Andy Chung, a cross country runner, as he helps to clean up St. Mary’s Park in San Francisco earlier this year.
PIEDMONT PAYS-IT-FORWARDCorey Reich, assistant tennis coach at Piedmont High School, has taught his players a few things about the game of tennis. He has also taught his players a few things about the game of life.
Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, most commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, Reich has been an inspiration to the Piedmont players and community for his determination to beat the odds. Barely older than the student-athletes he helps lead, Reich doesn’t miss a practice or a match, having helped the Highlanders win an NCS championship in 2009.
In his spare time, Reich has helped to raise nearly $1 million for the ALS Therapy Development Institute. Despite such an insidious disease, Reich’s strength and resolve has touched the Piedmont students as they aim to give back to the coach who has taught them more than he will ever know.
“You can’t define a hero; he just is,” said senior Cole Pfeiffer.
We couldn’t agree more.
To view the Pay-It-Forward video, written and directed by freshman Jon Wang, go HERE.
THE BAC THINKS PINK
With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bay Area Conference schools have shown great leadership in the Dig Pink movement.
Sarah Berkov of The Bay School of San Francisco used her senior project to organize a Dig Pink volleyball match between the Breakers and the San Francisco Waldorf Wolverines. Student-athletes, coaches and fans alike were decked out in pink as Berkov organized a raffle to raise money for breast cancer awareness. In total, she hoped to raise upwards of $2,000 from the Dig Pink Day.
“The Bay Area has the highest rate of breast cancer in the country,” she said. “I just wanted to help raise money for a worthy cause.”
Berkov isn’t the only one thinking pink. College Prep also donned the bubble gum-inspired color during October with pink socks and ribbons.
MOREAU CATHOLIC FOOTBALL: THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT
Every year following double days, Moreau Catholic holds a barbeque for the football families to kick off the season. This year, head coach Andrew Cotter had the varsity players do a little something extra to show appreciation to family and faculty for their support.
Cotter asked the junior players to write a note to their parents, thanking them for all their help throughout the years, which was mailed home by the school the next day.
In addition, the seniors selected a faculty/staff member who had an impact on them, writing them a note which was delivered with their away jersey that the player asked their honoree to wear for the first home game.
The Moreau Catholic family was sincerely touched by the gestures.
Adds Christine Krisman, Athletic Director: “Football has really taken a place in many people’s hearts here.”
CARDINAL NEWMAN AND BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
To coincide with the national BCA focus throughout October, Cardinal Newman High School held a fund raising event on Friday, October 23rd during their home JV and Varsity Football games vs Montgomery. Many school groups, non-profit organizations and a CN benefactor participated in the organization, donation of goods and time to raise funds for the local not-for-profit Sutter North Bay Women's Health and Breast Care Center (http://www.sutternorthbay.org/Locations/womens.html).
Below is a list of those who participated and what they contributed:* CN Booster Board: launched the project* A parent made 200 pink ribbons which were sold at the game* CN Video Arts class: wrote and announced fund raising effort in the weekly video news program, Newman News (link to the weekly video is available on CN home webpage: http://www.cardinalnewman.org/s/206/index.aspx* JV and Varsity football coaches wore pink ribbons pinned to their shirts* JV and Varsity football players had pink ribbon decals on their helmets* the field maintenance crew painted a pink ribbon at mid-field* The cheerleaders donated their share of the 50/50 raffle (over $200)* CN Campus Ministry: led by teacher John Contreras, students made several signs announcing the BCA effort and hung them at the main ticket gate. In addition, students put up pink helium balloons around the football field fence* The Santa Rosa Press Democrat published an on-line column announcing the focus at the "Big Game"* Graham Rutherford included the Breast Cancer Awareness theme into his pre-game prayer* CN Associated Student Body: student leaders sold pink bead necklaces and pink rubber bracelets* Eagle Distributing donated (10) cases of Go Girl Energy drinks, the use of a 10x10' pink Go Girl pop-up tent, a Go Girl cooler on wheels and promotional materials supporting BCA* The 10x10' pink pop-up tent was placed just inside the main ticket gate. Fans had to walk by it as they entered the athletic field* The local chapter of the American Cancer Society provided materials and staff to help sell the drinks, bracelets, necklaces, and pink ribbons* Sutter North Bay Women's Health and Breast Care Center provided staff to greet fans, distribute materials, answer questions, and provide pink M&Ms to every donor* The Water Polo team continued the awareness and fund raising efforts at their last home match, Wed., 10/28The amazing part of this community wide effort is how easily it came together in less than two weeks. The combined effort raised over $700 for the local Sutter Breast Care Center.More importantly, the October BCA event will now be rolled into the school's ongoing commitment to local cancer fund raising efforts such as Cat Walk For A Cure and Relay for Life through CN's Community Based Service Learning curriculum.
OVERFELT H.S. and TENNYSON H.S., FOOTBALL
From a community member: Hello - I was at the Tennyson/Overfelt Football game on Friday Sept 18, 2009. Tennyson is in the
URBAN SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO, BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY
Finishing second in a cross country meet can be disappointing. Momentarily losing your way at the end of the race to come up just a tad bit short can be downright frustrating. This is exactly what happened to Cole Williams, a cross country runner at Urban School of San Francisco at the College Prep Invitational in September.
Despite the second-place finish, Williams approached the winner, Harley Grandin of Bay School of San Francisco, to congratulate him with a handshake and a hug.
For everyone watching, there was clearly more than one winner here.
MONTE VISTA, BOYS’ BASKETBALL
As the McClymonds High boys’ basketball team geared up to face Westchester- Los Angeles in the CIF Division I state championship in 2009, head coach Brandon Brooks had more to worry about than just his game plan – he was trying to figure out how to finance the trip to Sacramento, as well.
The Warriors head coach had been paying out-of-pocket for team expenses all season long, and in the tough economy, had reached his limit.
Enter Monte Vista High School, which happened to lose to McClymonds in the NorCal championship finals, 46-43. As word spread of the financial struggles facing Brooks and the team, Monte Vista basketball parents and players spearheaded an effort to donate over $1000 to help cover McClymonds' expenses to Arco Arena on behalf of Mustang basketball.
In a time when so many are seeking to make ends meet, what a great story of sportsmanship and a reminder to our student-athletes about integrity and supporting one another on and off the court.