Garden City Athlete Named As 36th News 12 Scholar Athlete
Friday, 27 April 2012 00:00
Congratulations to Garden City High School senior Taylor Hennig for being named the newest Capital One/News 12 Scholar Athlete. Taylor, a three-season athlete, becomes Garden City’s 36th Scholar Athlete since News 12 began the academic-athletic highlight segment. She was featured on the April 10th broadcast.
In varsity soccer, Taylor excels, serving as the team’s senior captain. She played a pivotal role in 2010 on the team’s road to the state finals where they won Garden City’s first state championship.
In both winter and spring track, Taylor has been a team member for four years. For winter track, she is the senior captain, was named a two-time All-American, a 4x400m relay National Champion (2010), National Sprint Medley Champion (2011), a two-time All-State second place in the 4x400m relay (2009), and 4x800m Champion (2010) and 4x400m Relay (2010) Champion at the Millrose Games.
In spring track, Taylor is the senior captain, All-State 4x400m Relay Champion (2009, 2010 and 2011), and a 4x800m Relay Champion, setting a New York State record in 2010.
Taylor is a member of the National Honor Society, a College Board-recognized Advanced Placement Scholar, and a three-year member of the Peer Education leadership program.
“Taylor is an all-around great athlete, student and person,” commented Athletic Director Nancy Kalafus. “Aside from leading the track team during races, she is also a team leader in practice. She encourages her teammates to give their all during drills, workouts and in the weight room. At meets, she is either by the track cheering on her teammates or giving the younger members of the team advice on their racing strategies.”
Congratulations to Taylor Hennig — a true Garden City champion on the field and in the classroom.
News
Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00
Friends of the Garden City Public Library will sponsor a free lecture, “Life in the Music Business,” with Garden City resident “Bugs” Bower. The legendary music arranger/producer/publisher will be appearing on Thursday, May 30 at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Public Library at 60 Seventh St. to share excerpts from his new book, Nice Stories about Nice People—highlights from his personal experiences in the music business.
Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00
When gardeners begin shopping for spring flowers, they may notice a familiar staple missing: the impatiens.
Impatiens walleriana, which are beloved globally for their wide selection of color and low maintenance, have been affected by a fungus called downy mildew. The fungus first causes tiny spots, then yellowness on the leaves. A few weeks later, all that’s left is the flower’s stem and a frustrated gardener.
Sports
Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00
Defense keys successful lacrosse seasons
The boys and girls high school teams are both rolling and have their sights set on a long run in the playoffs. Both team have faced a number of formidable opponents throughout the season and have successfully navigated their schedules. One thing that has been consistent for both teams has been that their defenses have had to stand tall at key times and shut down very active offenses. Both Coach Finnell and Coach Chapman have made sure that the non-league schedules of their teams will ensure that their teams are prepared for whatever the playoffs can throw at them.
After going the full season last year undefeated, the boys team has three blemishes on their record with losses to powerhouses Ward Melville, Manhasset and LaSalle of PA. With a 9-3 record the Trojans are looking to wrap up the number two seed in the playoffs to force a rematch of the Manhasset game in the County finals. The boys have excelled defensively only allowing 4.25 goals against per game. And if you remove those three tough losses the goals against average drops to 3.1.
Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00
Hockey Rink Open
The Recreation and Parks Department’s new roller hockey rink is now open for general public use by Garden City residents during the following days and times:
Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. to dark
Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. to dark
Thursdays 3:30 p.m. to dark
Saturdays Noon to 6 p.m.
Sundays - Family Skate 3 to 6 p.m.
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Saturday, May 18
Calling All Green Thumbs
Wednesday, May 22
Summer Entertaining Workshop
Tuesday, May 28
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