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East Region Championships: This was NO Holiday!
What is the value of a Naysayer? I can remember quite clearly a handful of people, almost a decade ago, that adamantly expressed their discontent over the very thought of contesting a Track & Field competition on a Holidayweekend. In fact, even some in positions of “legendary importance” noted the gross inconvenience of hosting a meet at […]
INDEPENDENCE: Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
At this time of the year, we most often take time to reflect upon the incredible bravery and courage of our Founding Fathers, and all of the fighting Patriots, both Minute Men and the Militia Men, that were willing to give up everything of a personal nature, including leaving their families, in the very noble effort of preparing […]
Overcoming Obstacles
On a day that seemed almost perfectly designed for outdoor competition; where the sun provided the ideal spotlight for the Adirondack Championship stage, one would think that this was a day created for great performances. Instead, it was a day filled with obstacles! The good news is that, “One man’s obstacles, can quickly become […]
Presidential Run
When it comes to making a strong “Presidential Run”, most folks think of a political scenario where several candidates form campaigns, hire several staffers, raise an enormous amount of money for TV ads, Radio ads, and opportunities to destroy their political rival. And few would think of any relationship to the 100m High Hurdles…except for […]
The Classic 400
It was Memorial Day Weekend at Bethlehem High School on a beautiful warm sunny day, and the perfect backdrop to celebrate the Constitution. More than 200 years old, one might wonder what this country will look like when it is 400 years old, nearly twice its current age. Will the USA be the […]
A True Test of Patriotism
It has been stated throughout time that adversity is the fertile ground from which Great Opportunities can grow, and Great Things accomplished. With that thought in mind, the Patriot’s Invitational faced its fair share of 2010 adversity. At the top of the list would be the lack of a contract agreement with Finish Right […]
Lightning Strikes at the Independence Invitational
It has long been believed that Lightning never strikes the same place twice. I shall submit to you that those who hold to such a belief did not attend the Independence Invitational on July 3rd at the Ichabod Crane High School Sports Complex. It is certain that the first strike of Lightning was not […]
Tribute To The Mother Eagle
Long, Long Ago, In A Township Far, Far Away, lived a young girl that was not allowed to compete on the Track & Field team, because she wasn’t a boy, and there was not a Girl’s Track & Field Team. She was faster than all of the boys on the team, but will […]
A President, A Pass, and a Promise
It has been known throughout time that good speeches are those that are made with three (3) key points. I wonder if the same is true about remembering Great Performances at an Exciting Event? To change things around just a bit, I have decided to discuss the Pass before the President. It was […]
Amending the Constitution
The Education Amendment of 1972, most popularly known as Title IX, stated the following: Section 1681. Sex (a) Prohibition against discrimination; exceptions. No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program […]
