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By Alex T. : 10 May 2013
Athletic Director Carlton Williams announced that the girls basketball Section IX Coaches Association selected Kylie G. to the 2012-2013 All League Team.
The selection was made base on her athletic ability, her sportsmanship, and her competitiveness.
“I never played basketball before I came to the school. Getting an award for playing feels great because I have never achieved anything like this,” said Kylie.
By Alex T. : 23 May 2013
“One of the best experiences of my life,” said chorus member Silas L. upon his return from the three day long journey to Hershey, Pennsylvania.
The Family Foundation School has participated in choral competitions for the past 18 years. Their first foray into the world of choral competition took them to Myrtle Beach. Since then, venues have included Virginia Beach, Toronto, Washington D.C., and, most recently, Hershey, Pennsylvania.
This year’s entourage included a seven member choir and show choir, Director Paul Geer, Choreographer Tom Kovaleski, several staff chaperones. Reporter Sally H. also covered the event for the school paper.
They left in the early hours of the morning, spent time touring the famous Civil War Battlefield at Gettysburg, ate some great food at Pickett’s Buffet and returned to their hotel to rest up for the big performance.
Ensembles competing were the Mixed Chorus, Men’s Chorus, Women’s Chorus and the show choir, Steppin’ Out. During the day-long event the students were able to scope out the competition as they watched many of the other choirs perform. As exciting as the day was, the results would not be revealed until the end of the following day.
Saturday dawned, a little over-cast, but perfect temperature for a day at Hershey Park. Roller coasters, rides, and a plethora of chocolate concoctions provided great distractions as the competitors waited for the awards ceremony to find out their scores.
“It was a good time, I’m glad that all the hours of rigorous practice in the gym paid off. It was intimidating preforming in front of so many people but we did well,” said junior Thomas B.
By Alex T. : 21 May 2013
Family Falcon David G. was eliminated after the second match of the Section IX Class D Boys Varsity Golf tournament.
David had a solid season as the anchor on the Falcons Varsity Golf team with a season best score of 35 at French Woods, a par 36 course.
David advanced to the Section IX Qualifiers where he then advanced to the second round.
He was eliminated in the second round after shooting a 91.
“It wasn’t how I wanted to finish the season. The most upsetting thing wasn’t that I got eliminated, what got to me was the fact that I didn’t play to the best of my abilities. I could have gotten a better score, I’m a better golfer than that, but it doesn’t get me anywhere dwelling in the past,” said David.
Averaging 4.1 over par during the regular season, David was one of the better scoring golfers in Section IX.
“He’s a good golfer, he’s got a great swing and he’s a smart player. You can tell he’s gotten years of experience by the way he plays on the course,” said teammate Oren B.
David G. had a good season and plans on training and sharpening his skills to be better prepared for his next season, wherever it may be.
By Alex T. : 13 May 2013
Mike Argiros, President of The Family School, took a group of students that participate in a weekly event called “Nerd Herd” out to Hancock, NY for a night on the town.
After an abundance of pizza and soda for dinner at Little Italy, the students moved on to Capra Cinema to watch the newly released Iron Man 3.
“It was cool to be able to get off campus for a little, I had been an active member of Nerd Herd and I’m glad that we got this opportunity. I had a good time,” said Mike C.
The students were able to get a large soda, a large popcorn, and a box of candies
“The movie itself was a treat. The pizza dinner, candy and popcorn were just a bonus,” said Zach P.
By Alex T. 10 May 2013
Hancock Wildcats have won three games in a row at home with an 11-1 win over Roxbury Central School at home Thrsday, May 9.
“It was a fun game, I just hope we can keep up the intensity and continue to win games this late in the season,” said senior Alex T.
The Hancock Wildcats next game is at home on Tuesday, May 13, against Bainbridge-Guilford. Good luck Wildcats!
By Alex T. : 8 May 2013
The Hancock Wildcats Boys Baseball Team beat the Harpursville hornets 13-0 at home on Tuesday, May 7.
Hancock pitchers Ryan S. and Tyler P. didn’t let up a single run in 7 innings. Tyler P. also added a third home run to his season total on Harpursville’s first pitch of the game.
The Wildcats record now stands at 13-5. The next game is at home on Thursday, May 9 against Roxbury Central School. Good luck Wildcats!
