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Bulldogs Booster 5K Run/Walk This Saturday

This Saturday, April 21, the Bulldogs Booster Association will hold its first 5K run/walk event. The walk will begin and end at Roslyn High School, following a course through the Village of Roslyn.

The race honors the memory of Greg Fried, a beloved Roslyn track and field coach.

The Roslyn Bulldogs Booster Association (RBBA) is a tax exempt, not-for-profit organization that supports the spirit and athletic programs of the Roslyn School District. The RBBA is entirely comprised of volunteer parents who support these programs through fundraising initiatives and donation of time. RBBA strives to ensure that the best athletic and physical education programs and facilities are available to all students, in an effort to enhance pride in the community and the students’ athletic experience. To date, the RBBS has donated almost $500,000 to the district including $25,000 in student scholarships. Its initiatives have included the development of the high school field turf and entrance complex, the establishment of a Wall of Fame and the sponsorship of many special events and clinics. The latest project is the rebuilding of the field house/locker room at Roslyn High School.

Greg Fried was an outstanding teacher, track and cross country coach from Roslyn High School, and the Manhasset and Wheatley schools for over 40 years. He passed away from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) in November, 2010. His students, athletes and peer coaches were a huge part of his life. They all brought him joy and satisfaction from their personal and athletic growth through hard work and dedication.

Go online to http://rbba5krunwalk. eventbrite.com to register for the race and/or become a sponsor.

For any questions, contact Steve Shenfeld at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Jody Schwartz at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

News

Roslyn pitcher gets professional baseball career underway 

As with many youngsters growing up in Roslyn, Matt Soren was a New York Yankee fan. A pitching star at the University of Delaware, Matt was passed over by the Yankees in the major league baseball draft. But the 6-5, 225 lb. strikeout artist will still achieve the ultimate American dream of playing professional baseball. In the 19th round of the draft, Matt was chosen by the Philadelphia Phillies. 

Third generation owners herald a new day

 

“I’m proud of what we’re doing here,” said Kelly Norris, great-granddaughter of Jeanne Shibley Bell, the founder of the Shibley Day Camp in Roslyn.  

 

Ms. Norris is referring to the extensive upgrades, renovations and improvements now under way at the camp.  The projects are moving forward under the guidance of her father, Ernest Norris, with additional help from her mother, Jane Bradbury Norris and her sister Mackenzie.  


Sports

The Ninth Annual Cancer Center for Kids Golf Outing will take place on Monday, June 17 at the Wind Watch Golf and Country Club in Hauppauge. An afternoon of golf on one of Long Island’s most beautiful golf courses will be followed by a lively dinner and reception featuring good food and great company as well as a wide variety of unique raffle prizes.

“She is a good athlete, but not exceptional. I don’t think she was the fastest girl on the court in any game or practice she played in.” So said Herricks Girls” Basketball Head Coach Glenn Lavey about senior Lady Highlander Alison Ricchiuti.

 

Ricchiuti has been named Nassau County Player of the Year by both the Nassau County Coaches Association and by Verizon FIOS.


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Eve Keller Lecture - June 13

Cancer Survivor's Day - June 15

Annual Golf Outing Benefit - June 17


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