Safe Summer Streets Girls Basketball Championship
The Girls division of the 16-team Safe Summer Streets Basketball League has completed their play-off tournament with three well-played games to determine the 2009 champion. The final standings for the Girls division had the Lady Zags in first place at a perfect 10-0 followed by the Lady Huskies and Lady Tigers tied at 4-6 and St. Ann’s at 2-8. In the first of two semi-final games the Lady Tigers, behind the offense of Dominique Montrond (34), Cadejia Matthews (12), Shayla White (11), Danielle French (6) and Marissa Sneed (4) defeated the Lady Huskies by a score of 67-50. The Lady Huskies, who made a strong second half comeback were led by Ashley Montrond (24), Candace Andrews (15), Anice Brandao (4), Amy Gomes (4) and Jessica Teixeira (3). In the second game St. Ann’s pulled off the upset, knocking off the previously undefeated Lady Zags by a score of 42-39. Maria King (16), Meghan Williams (12), Claire Folan (8), Katlyn Sullivan (2), Lauren Cavaleri (2) and Taylor Ball (2) led St. Ann’s while Regina Crawford (13), Joviane Cantave (11), Markiah Monteiro (10), Brittney Carroll (3) and Noreen Walsh (2) led the Lady Zags. In the championship game both teams played well as the defense controlled the action. Late in the game the Lady Tigers made a few tough shots to pull away with a 37-31 victory. Marissa Sneed (9), Dominique Montrond (8), Shayla White (8), Danielle French (6), Cadejia Matthews (4) and Shalise DePina (2) celebrated an exciting win while the St. Ann’s squad was led by Maria King (10), Meghan Williams (9), Claire Folan (8) and Kathleen Sullivan (4). Congratulations to both teams on a well played game. For more information on our upcoming Fall Athletic activities, which include Intramural & All-Star Floor Hockey, Intramural Flag Football, Judo, Gymnastics, the High School Basketball Clinic, Outdoor Soccer and more, please contact Athletic Director Bruce Seals at ext. 105.
Childcare Program to Hold Graduation
This coming Friday (8/28) the Early Childhood Program will hold their graduation ceremony and Family Fun Day for both pre-school programs. Parents will be invited to attend with their children as they receive their diplomas from the program and prepare to move on to their respective Kindergarten programs. After the ceremony everyone will be invited to play in the moon bounce, take part in small group games and enjoy a meal. The event will run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Congratulations to all of the young participants taking part. Currently, our programs have openings in the early childhood and after-school (ages 5 to 12) components. Childcare services are now offered at all three of our sites: The Paul R. McLaughlin Youth Center, the Marr Clubhouse and the Walter Denney Youth Center located in Harbor Point. Please note that each of these programs accepts childcare vouchers. For more information, or to schedule an appointment and tour, please contact Vice President of Childcare Services, Mary Kinsella. 288-7120, ext. 106.
Club Members To Attend 18th Annual Disney Trip
Thanks to the leadership of Don Rodman, a member of the Club’s Board of Directors, and to the many generous supporters of his annual fundraising effort, 86 club members will be attending Walt Disney World for a five-day, four-night trip at the end of August. This is the 18th year the trip has taken place and serves as a means to recognize outstanding participation, educational achievement, community service, sportsmanship and leadership within the Club, school and community. Trip stops will include the Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, M.G.M. Studios and Blizzard Beach. Like past years, the trip will include several Dorchester youth agencies as we welcome back Boston Refugee Youth Enrichment, the Little House, Project D.E.E.P., the Dorchester Youth Academy and Nativity Prep. Congratulations to all of the members selected to attend and thanks again to Don for making it all possible.
