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Several
prominent people in the Somerville Track Community were on hand to
distribute 12 Awards to the Somerville Girls Track Team. Left to right,
Somerville High Boys Track Coach Dave Dickerson, Geri Brown of the
Somerville Road Runners Commission, Bill Bryant, David Homsi and
Somerville High Girls' Track coach Charles O'Rourke. |
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By Mike Rubin
After
accomplishing a memorable season, the Somerville High girls track team
placed one final exclamation point on a successful campaign. At the
Somerville City Club on March 12th, 12 awards were presented to
outstanding athletes by High School Headmaster Tony Ciccariello,
Athletic Director Nicole Viele, as well as assistant headmasters Joe
Burke, Eve Jones and John Oteri.
"Over 125 people were in
attendance and it was success," said coach Charles O'Rourke in regards
to the banquet. "We had a lot of people there, and I think it just goes
to show how much support there is for the program. We had a great
season, and we couldn't have ended it on a higher note. We had a lot of
girls step up and contribute and they all did a great job."
As
for the awards, Nicole Genard captured the team's high scorer award.
Gerard, who qualified for the all-states in the high hurdles, emerged
as one of the top highlights of the Highlanders season. Other
impressive accomplishments included Jessica Lopes, who was named as the
team's unsung hero. Junior Jessica Masse, who qualified for all-states
in the shotput, was also named as the team's most improved athlete.
"(Masse) had a wonderful season and she took our throwers to a whole another level," said O'Rourke. "She did a fabulous job."
Earning rookie of the year honors for the Highlanders were the freshmen duo of Genard and Tayla Plett.
In
receiving the coaches' award, Justine Homsi guided the Highlanders in
several track events while Michelle Meranda also picked up the
assistant coaches' award.
Receiving captains' plaques were the tandem of Homsi, Esther Sainterling, Rose Mathieu and Jessica LeBrun.
Establishing
school records was the sophomore sensation of Sasha Garczynski, who
recorded an astounding time of 1:42.54 in the 600 meters, along with a
time of 3:10.53 in the 1000 meters.
Highlanders who earned
Greater Boston League All-Star status were Genard, Thethe Selenga,
Mathieu, Garczynski, Casse Marsden and Masse.
As for next year's captains, the Highlanders will be guided by Sabrina Ozit, Masse and Conde.
"The
girls did a great job this season," said O'Rourke. "They were indeed a
special group to coach and hopefully, we'll be able to continue it this
spring."
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