Track athletes shine at state qualifiers

MCSD athletes shone at the Section 9 state qualifiers held earlier this week at Armory Track.  Gabby Almonte, Tiara Harris, Chelsea Reynolds and Kalene Harris, broke their own school record in the 4×200 relay. The new record is now 1:49.22.  Gabby Almonte and Tyrese Shaw qualified for the NYSPHSAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, which …

Monticello skiers have impressive day at Section IX championships

The Monticello alpine and nordic ski teams had an incredible day at the Section IX Alpine and Nordic Ski Championships, held on Wednesday, Feb. 14 Congratulations to the following champions:  Section IX Boys Team Championship – Monticello (Samuel Rein, Reese Kelly, Diego Ferrer, Owen Messenger, Andrew Weiner, Guiliano Franciso) Section IX Boys Alpine Individual Champion: …

Spots available on trap team for spring season

Update from MHS Trap Team coach Jay Mendels:  Registration with the state league is presently underway for the spring season, and there are several spots open before we fill our roster.  This is a co-ed program, and prior experience is not required.  For students in grades 6-12, ages 12 and older (must remain academically eligible to participate).  …

Fall athletes celebrate staff members with “PROJECT: Gratitude”

“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” ― John F. Kennedy   PROJECT: Gratitude does just that! Each season that our senior varsity athletes participate in a sport, they are able to celebrate one staff member who helped them get where they are today. This …

Cheer on our Panthers and help feed MCSD students!

Come cheer on our Panthers at any home game, and help feed students at risk for hunger! The Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary School, George L. Cooke Elementary School and Emma C. Chase Elementary School backpack programs are seeking donations for their backpack program at all home games, or through our backpack program coordinators.    While all …

Eduardo Salinas and Diya Patel headed to states

MHS juniors Eduardo Salinas and Diya Patel have qualified for this Saturday’s NYSPHSAA Cross Country State Championship with their times at last weekend’s Section 9 Championship. Good luck to Eddie, Diya and Coach Cooper as they compete Saturday, Nov. 11, at Vernon Verona Sherrill High School in Verona, NY.   Congratulations! 

Doug Murphy receives Dr. William F. Moran Service Award

On Monday, Sept. 11, during the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) mandated workshop, former Monticello Athletic Director and current Director of School Safety and SJS Assistant Principal Doug Murphy was presented the Dr. William F. Moran Service Award. This award is presented annually to an educator in Section IX who has …

Taina DeJesus places at Championship

Congratulations to Taina DeJesus, who finished 4th in the 400-meter hurdles at the Track and Field New York State Championships on Friday, June 9, despite being seeded 14th overall. Taina is pictured below with Coach Seidl, Coach Buddenhagen, Coach MacAveney and Coach Sternkopf.

Meg Cruz, Irvin Oestrich selected as OCIAA Senior Scholar-Athletes

Congratulations to Meg Cruz and Irvin Oestrich who’ve been selected as Monticello High School’s Senior Scholar-Athletes for the Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA). The award is given to high school seniors “who have distinguished themselves in the classroom and in the athletic arena.” They were honored on Thursday, June 1 at the annual OCIAA …