Glen Cove Celebrates Homecoming 2012
HS Celebrates 50 Years
Glen Cove High School, which is celebrating its 50th year in existence on site, marked the school’s 50th Homecoming with a day of tradition, triumph and Big Red pride. Students, alumni, families, and friends gathered at J. Cameron Maiden Field at GCHS to show their support for their Big Red Varsity Football team and the district’s six schools.
The annual Homecoming Parade included floats from GCHS and Finley Middle School as well as Landing, Connolly, Deasy and Gribbin elementary schools, the latter of which served as the parade starting point before proceeding up Walnut Avenue to Maiden Field. Students, parents, staff and representatives of the board of education and administration marched together to show their Glen Cove pride in anticipation of the big game. Members of the GCHS inaugural class of 1962 were also in attendance for the game, which pitted the 2-1 Big Red vs. the 2-1 South Side High School Cyclones.
From the opening kickoff on, the Big Red controlled the game, sprinting to a 14-0 lead on a touchdown run from quarterback Will Kassar and a long touchdown catch by Mike Burrell from Kassar. Following a South Side touchdown, Kassar and Burrell connected again for another long touchdown pass. Ryan Perkins added a touchdown run to give the Big Red a commanding 26-7 lead at halftime, one that they would never relinquish, finishing with a 39-27 victory. Kassar finished with 140 yards passing and Billy Neice led the Big Red in rushing with 120 yards, adding a touchdown.
Varsity cheerleaders, Varsity Kickline, and the GCHS band, which presented a special feature of the Drum Line, provided halftime entertainment. Last year’s Homecoming Queen Cristina Cappiello was on hand to crown Homecoming 2012 Queen Emily Anderson. Dane Caufield was named 2012 Homecoming King. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders also provided entertainment during the game.
Ellen Lynch served as master of ceremonies and coordinator of Homecoming, along with the GCHS student senate. Prior to the game, the Glen Cove Booster Club held a ceremony to commemorate the official opening of a new concession stand, the product of hard work, volunteerism and donations and fundraising, which involved numerous community members and local businesses. The concession was busy throughout the day.
News
Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00
The students at St. Paul the Apostle Preschool in Brookville displayed their masterpieces at the ninth annual Preschool Art Show and Auction Fundraiser. Each child created three pieces of artwork based on famous art by Monet, O’Keeffe, Haring, Pollock and more. The Parish hall was transformed into an art gallery and the proud students eagerly lead their parents and special guests through the display. Guests sipped punch and sampled appetizers and desserts while reflecting upon the school year and enjoying good company. St. Paul the Apostle Preschool is located on Route 107 in Brookville. For information about its preschool programs call 935-4127.
Saturday, 18 May 2013 00:00
An emergency addendum to hire a temporary substitute principal at Glen Cove High School was included on the agenda at last week’s board of education meeting.
Effective May 7, Roseann Cirnigliaro has taken over for Dr. Joseph Hinton, who will be out, due to illness, for the remainder of the school year. The board voted 7-0 to accept the recommendation to hire her for the position through June.
Sports
Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00
Rob Kormoski Junior Baseball & Softball League of Glen Cove will hold Glen Cove Mayor’s Trophy Team tryouts for the 2013 season on Sunday, May 19 at Campanella field. Eligible birth dates follow.
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Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00
The third and fourth grade ‘Wee Knights’ took a road trip this week and played a determined Lindenhurst team. With a beautiful beach backdrop and on a new turf field, Glen Cove lost a tough one 7 – 3. Goal scorers for Glen Cove were Eammon Doyle with two and Will Feldmann with one. There were several positives to take away from this loss. The first is that the Knights came out from the first whistle and played tough trading goals with Lindenhurst despite playing with a smaller squad then usual due to prior commitments. Secondly, the Knights played solid defense. The players are using their lacrosse sticks to disrupt the other team, which is making the other team put the ball on the ground. Kelly Larkin, Daniel McFadden, Jaden Thom and Dominick Williams did a great job on defense.
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Blood Drive - May 20
Defensive Driving Course - June 1
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