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Message
from the Coach
Dear Varsity Club Friends:
The
just completed fall season saw 292 student-athletes representing
Boston Latin School successfully in six different sports —
football, soccer, swimming, volleyball, cross country and golf —
on a total of 12 teams. Nine were named Dual County League All Stars,
and the girls' volleyball team qualified for the State Tournament
for the seventh consecutive year.
The
winter season has just begun, and Latin School offers five sports
for boys and girls — basketball, hockey, indoor track, swimming
and wrestling — fielding a total of 13 teams. Girls' hockey
and boys' basketball look particularly strong this year, and wrestling,
which includes four girls on the team, has also made great strides
in the last few years.
The
winter schedule is accessible by clicking on the link below. Come
and root for the Wolfpack if you can, and thank you for your continued
support.
Sincerely,
Coach John McDonough
Winter
Sports Schedules
To see a complete list of Latin School's winter sports schedules,
please
visit the BLS website by clicking here.
BLS
Win/Loss Record
Click here for
an updated multi-year look at how Latin School’s teams have
performed on the playing fields.
Thank
you!
To date, the fall Varsity Club membership drive has raised nearly
$47,000 from more than 135 alumni donors, including John I. Fitzgerald
’65, whose funds will purchase warm-up suits for both the
boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, and Pat Daley ’74,
who has contributed toward needed swimming gear. This is a robust
start as we continue to generate support for the winter and spring
seasons, and our gratitude is given to all of the following Varsity
Club members (click
here to view the donor list).
Student-Athlete
Profiles
Here's a quick look at two of the student-athletes from the class
of 2005 who work hard in the classroom and on the playing field:
Sean
O'Brien '05
Neighborhood: Hyde Park
Sports:
Captain, Hockey and Track and Field teams; formerly on Varsity Golf
team but gave it up to pursue football senior year; junior year,
Dual County All-Star in track. "Although I have had success
in track, my life has been hockey. I made the team as a freshman
and was lucky enough to have played under the tutelage of Coach
Dave Coleman. I have also participated in the Bay State Games for
three years and won the bronze medal this past summer for team Metro."
Academics:
O'Brien is currently enrolled in Environmental Science, Economics,
English College 12, Statistics, and both Latin and Greek tradition.
Last year, he completed AP U.S. History.
Future:
"After my Boston Latin career I hope to attend college and
possibly pursue a profession in either criminal justice or physical
education. No matter which I pursue, Boston Latin School will have
prepared me tremendously."
Catherine
Foley '05
Neighborhood: South Boston
Sports:
Captain, Girls Varsity Hockey; Assabet Valley Girls Hockey program;
Bay State Games (Bronze Medal 2003, Silver 2004). BLS hockey achievements
include Division 2 State Champions 2000; Division 1 State Champions
2001; All League All-Star for past five years; All-Scholastic -
Boston Globe, Boston Herald (2002, 2003); Outstanding Performer
- Boston Latin School (2001); MVP - Boston Latin School (2002, 2003).
Academics:
Three APs junior year included U.S. History, Latin: Vergil and Biology;
three APs senior year include Modern European History, Statistics
and German. She received "Magna Cum Laude" on the 2003
and 2004 National Latin Exam and an AP Scholar Award in 2004.
Future:
"I hope to major in psychology and become a sport psychologist.
I would like to play hockey at the collegiate level, hopefully Division
1."
Varsity
Club Q&A: Marvin Cine '04
Wolfpack
football co-captain Marvin Cine’s senior year at Boston Latin
proved to be a memorable one, kicking off in September 2003 with
a reporter and a photographer in tow — sun up to sun down —
to capture him as the subject of the 2003 Fall Bulletin’s
cover story, “A Day in the Life of Senior Marvin Cine.”
The athlete and scholar, who gained acceptance to the eight colleges
to which he applied his senior year, took a few minutes to answer
a handful of questions just prior to the start of his second semester
at Harvard.
Q:
How important a role did athletics play in your time at Boston Latin?
A: Athletics played a vital role in my development and, without
sports, I probably would not have learned many life lessons. Dedication
and hard work were the name of the game and, without these indispensable
traits, I would not have been able to achieve my goals in the classroom
or on the field. Athletics illustrated to me that I had to work/lift
to my optimal potential, while also trying to help my teammates
work to their optimal potential. Subsequently, I learned to accept
nothing but the best from myself, because if you are not going to
put your best foot forward, what is the point of even playing the
sport? Athletics presented me with the stage to become a leader
and to become a young man who understands that hard work and dedication
are prerequisites for success.
Q:
Are you pursuing any sports at Harvard?
A: I had trained assiduously this summer, but when I arrived
at school my heart was not in it. I genuinely love football, but
I know that my time will be better served if I study hard and broaden
my horizons (in different activities). I would love to be playing
football at Harvard, but if my heart isn't in it 110 percent, I
don't think it would be fair to myself or the Harvard program to
play. I won't be away from sports forever, because I would like
to coach a high school team someday (preferably Latin School), but
for now, my playing days are over.
Q:
Why do you think it is important for alumni to support
athletics today at BLS?
A:
Whenever I have a spare moment in the day, I find myself recounting
memories about the bus rides to games, my fellow teammates, the
Friday night lights, the big games and the whole experience that
went with playing sports. I will cherish these memories for as long
as I live, and one day I, too, will support Latin athletics so that
a young man or woman can make his/her own memories as well. We,
as alumni, have a responsibility to aid our fellow Latin athletes
of the present and future in hopes that they too may one day offer
the same aid for those who follow them. The royal purple and white
of Latin School is adored by all who have worn the colors, and,
with alumni donations, Latin’s athletes will have the proper
resources to continue to be competitive and reach for the stars.
Spotlight:
Coach Bob McNamara
Boys' Basketball Coach Bob McNamara began his tenure at BLS in 1994,
having previously coached at Milton High School and Cathedral High
School, where he won a State Championship in 1980. He is looking
forward to a challenging year in the highly competitive Dual County
League (DCL) with his group of "veteran" b-ball players.
Last year's team — with its up-tempo offense and a tenacious,
trapping defense — had an outstanding record of 15-7 and qualified
for the State Tournament.
New
Coach Appointments
Coach McDonough announced the following new appointments for the
year:
Fall
Boys' Soccer: Justin Swain, Head Coach; Anthony Cillo, Assistant
Coach
Girls' Soccer: Lois Kessen, Assistant Coach
Winter
Boys' Hockey: Frank Woods '94, Head Coach; Darryl Dwan '89, Assistant
Coach; Patrick O'Leary, Assistant Coach
J.V.
Boys' Hockey: Jack Koen '89
Track:
Darcia Taylor, Assistant Coach
Sports
in the City
A
mention of the importance of sports for youths in Mayor Thomas Menino’s
State of the City address last week shed light on the lack of funding
devoted to this area in Boston’s budget. Click
here to read The Boston Globe’s view of the most recent
budget woes for school athletics.
Upcoming
Events:
For
the sports enthusiasts, a few upcoming BLS and BLSA events of interest:
FEBRUARY
Hockey Reunion & Alumni Game 2005
This year’s Hockey Reunion gives former players a chance
to lace up the skates and take to the ice at BU’s Walter
Brown Arena. The fun takes place on Friday, February 11,
beginning at 5 p.m., with a reception for former and current players
and families in the Sidd Lounge following the game. Our thanks
to Coach Frank Woods ’94 for adding the Alumni Game component
to this growing tradition. Ticket prices will be announced shortly.
More details will be available at www.blsa.org
or by calling the Association at (617) 450-0004. If you have not
received hockey e-mails in the past, please ensure you’re
included in this year’s list by sending an e-mail to blsa@blsa.org
and put “Hockey Reunion” in the subject line.
MARCH
March
19 at 11 a.m.
Red Sox vs. Orioles
City of Palms Park, Ft. Myers
$40 per person, tickets on sale now
11 a.m. BBQ on patio
1:05 First pitch
March
11
at 7:30 p.m.
Boston Chapter Celtics Outing: Celtics vs. Pistons
Tickets: $40 and $30 (on sale later this year)
Pre-game festivities to be announced.
Varsity
Club Membership
Become a member of the Varsity Club and support the Wolfpack! Click
here to join and help Latin School's student athletes.
Contact
Us
101 Huntington Avenue, Suite 200, Boston, MA 02199
Phone 617.450.0004 Fax 617.450.0284
Web www.blsa.org
E-mail blsa@blsa.org
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The
Wish List
The
BLS Athletic Department seeks funding for the following identified
needs. Sports-minded supporters are encouraged to contact Alumni Relations Director Lynn Flaherty at blsa@blsa.org, or call (617) 450-0004 x127.
Sports
Cross Country
* 40 uniforms: $1,200
Boys' Hockey
* jerseys: $800
* shells: $600
* extra ice time: $200 per hour
Girls' Hockey
* jerseys: $800
* shells: $600
* extra ice time: $200 per hour
Golf
* green fees at Franklin Park: $2,000;
* golf balls: $300
Football
* four pop-up dummies: $1,360
* six stand-up dummies: $660
* six half dummies: $340
* six hand shields: $360
Boys' Soccer
*
20 game balls: $1,000
Girls' Soccer
* 20 game balls: $1,000
Indoor/Outdoor Track
* two stopwatches with printer: $640
Boys' and Girls' Swimming
* starting system: $1,000
* kickboards: $200
* flippers: $250
* paddle boards: $200
* swim caps: $600
Wrestling
* singlets: $1,200
* head gear: $750
Baseball
* pitching machine: $1,700
* catcher's gear: $250
* batting helmets: $240
* bats: $600
Tennis
* balls: $1,000
* girl's outfits: $1,000
* warm-ups: $1000
Softball
* pitching machine: $1,200
* catcher's gear: $250
* batting helmets: $240;
* bats: $350
Crew
*cri- fees: $2,500
* transportation fees to Worcester: $2,000
Boys' & Girls' Volleyball
* new net system: $2,400
Sailing
* Gore-Tex jackets: $420
Cheerleading
* warm-ups: $1,000
Fitness
Equipment Used to Train All Teams
* Mini hurdles - two sets: $40
* Six smart hurdles: $360
* Three tape measures: $45
* Two power balls: $70
* Vertical jump test system: $500
* Pylometric box set: $730
* Standing long jump system: $200
* Four go cords: $80
* Two over-speed cords: $180
* Two step-up boxes: $450
* Three power chutes: $300
For
the Gym
* Custom scorer's table: $2,500
* Cushioned logo game chairs: $2,500
* Possession arrow: $200
To
Begin a Lacrosse Program
* Two coaches for each team: $10,000
* Six nets: $1,800
* Four goalie chest protectors: $200
* Uniform jerseys: $30 each
* Uniform shorts/skirts: $25 each
* Transportation expenses depend on the
number of games booked; the average trip
expense per away game would be
approximately $300.
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