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The GCC Athletics staff with the Daktronics Cup trophy. GCC Athletics was recently recognized for its success by finishing third in the Daktronics National Association of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) Cup standings the highest in school history. The Daktronics Cup is an award given annually by the National Alliance of Two-Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA) to the junior and community colleges in the United States with the most success in collegiate athletics. Points for the Daktronics Cup are based on order of finish in various champion ships sponsored by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and state associations. Three awards are given annually: one to the most successful school in the NJCAA scholarship division, one to the most suc cessful school in the NJCAA non-scholarship division, and one to the most successful school in a state association. Colleges in each division are allowed to use their top five finishes per gender at their highest level of competition to earn points for the Daktronics Cup. The champions of each competition score 20 points, second place scores 19, third place 18, etc. This is the fourth year that Daktronics has sponsored this award in conjunction with the NATYCAA. For the 2021-2022 season, Genesee Community College was awarded third place in the non-scholarship division, tallying 111 points. GCC finished behind second place College of DuPage who scored 131 points and Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester County won the NJCAA Non-Scholarship Division with 135.5 points.
GCC’s athletic accomplishment for 2021-22 was highlighted by Men’s Basketball taking second place at the NJCAA National Championship Tournament. Men’s Soccer finished first in the conference, first in the region, and ranked as high as second nation ally. Women’s Soccer finished second in the conference, second in the region, and ranked as high as fourth nationally. Women’s Swimming and Diving finished as Region III & Northeast District champions, taking sixth overall at nationals, and second in the non-scholarship division. Men’s Swimming and Diving finished as Region III and Northeast District runners-up and took eighth overall at nationals, second in the non-scholarship division. Men’s Lacrosse finished as Region III champions and ranked as high as fourth nationally. Women’s Lacrosse finished second in the con ference, second in the region, and ranked as high as fourth in the nation. Women’s Basketball featured three All-Region athletes and Women’s Volleyball featured two All-Conference athletes. Now in its 34th year, NATYCAA is the professional organization of two-year college athletics administrators and membership is open to all two-year institutions from throughout the country.
GCC Athletics recognized nationally
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NATYCAA is administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), which is in its 57th year. For more information on NACDA and the 17 professional associations that fall under its umbrella, visit www.nacda.com. Provided information and photo
“This year, we have the largest number of kids we’ve ever had,” said Churchville-Chili Jr. Saints (CCJS) President, Nick Tomaszewski, noting that there are 120 kids registered in the football program and 60 kids in the cheerleading program.
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The Tomaszewski family: Nick, Max, Ariel, Xavier, Zander and Michelle.
Beyond that, the program gives kids something to be a part of. “This year we had to split up some of the grades, which gives them a new circle of friends.” The organization also stresses the importance of respecting others and listening to leaders. “Be fore we went back to school, we invited some of the teachers to practice and talked about how the players should listen to their
“I was a modified coach for the school for the last four years and can tell Jr. Saints has helped kids with the transition into the school’s football program,” said Tomaszewski. While he is not coaching modified this year, the organization and the school district continue to work closely together. “Some of our coaches have even been going to the varsity practices, to make sure they’re teaching skills the same way.”
Churchville-Chili Jr. Saints was founded in 2015 in order to cre ate a team that would work with the school district to increase the number of players and ability of Churchville-Chili’s football program.“Thisorganization provides a more congruent way to teach kids the skills needed from a young age up to varsity,” explained Tomaszewski. “I got involved with the Jr. Saints to make sure the coaches were teaching skills the same way as the school to make it easier on the players when they got into the school system.”
The CCJS program starts in kindergarten and goes through sixth grade, preparing athletes for modified sports in seventh grade.
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“What I like most about being involved is getting to see kids out here being active, doing something they love, and something they will carry on to the next level,” said Tomaszewski. According to him, almost all of this year’s varsity football players came through the Jr. Saints program. “It’s great to get them started early and see them continue through their football career.”
While skills and athleticism are important, the CCJS website notes that all coaches are USA Football Certified, “which places the emphasis on safety, technique and prioritizing the overall health and well-being of our athletes.”
Photos by: Lindsey Walsh Merriam
With shorter days and cooler temperatures come thoughts of fall football but for Churchville-Chili Jr. Saints Football and Cheerlead ing, practice started back on August 1. The organization provides a safe, positive environment for local youth to learn the necessary skills of football and cheerleading.
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Games are played on the Churchville-Chili modified field and run through mid-October, followed by playoffs and championships. A game schedule is available at: http://www.ryfc.org/ Nick Tomaszewski has been the president of Churchville-Chili Jr. Saints since 2020. He serves on the board alongside his wife, Michelle, who is the organization’s Registration Coordinator. The two have four kids, who have all participated in the program. continued from page 5
6 | My Hometown September 2022 teachers the way they listen to their coaches.” CCJS is a member of Rochester Youth Football and Cheerleading Organization, competing against other local towns within Mon roe County such as Hilton, Hamlin, Spencerport and Gates. The league was created to keep players on the team associated with their own town. While this helps the schools build skills within their own districts, it also creates community around the players and tight-knit teams.
“Kids that participate in the program will play with the same kids that they’ll play with in the school system,” said Tomasze wski.The program goes beyond the players though. “We rely on support from the parents to keep this going,”organizationsaidTomaszewski.“Everythingisdonecompletelythrough volunteer the coaches, the board members, and every game has a pair of parents that help out.”
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Karlye Murphy races towards her historic Soap Box Derby win. Provided photo. Karlye (second from right) is shown here with the winners of other divisions at the 84th All-American Soap Box Derby held on July 23 in Akron, Ohio. Provided photo.
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Jeff Iula, a Soap Box Derby historian and the former general manager of the All-American Soap Box Derby, told the Akron Beacon Journal that Karlye Murphy is “the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) of the Soap Box Derby.”Karlye told the Akron Beacon Journal that she was “completely overwhelmed” by her feat. “I’m so glad I was able to make history,” she said.Karlye won her first race on her first day of racing, which also happened to be her seventh birthday. She claimed her first All-American title in 2015 at age 10 in the local super stock division. In 2016, she won the rally stock division, and in 2021 she became the rally super stock champion.
Soap Box Derby racing is a family endeavor for the Murphys. Karlye and her dad, Jeff, are a dedicated and hard-working team, with him setting up the car and getting her in the blocks for the race. Her mother, Amy, works at the bottom of the hill loading the cars onto the trailer to go back up the hill. Karlye is a skilled driver with competition from all over the country and the wins are sometimes by a fraction of a second. She attributes her success to practice and hard work.
Soap Box Derby is a family endeavor for Hilton racer and her parents,
Hilton’s Karlye Murphy made history on Saturday, July 23, with her fourth victory in the All-American Soap Box Derby held in Akron, Ohio. The 17-year-old won in the rally super stock division, making her the first person to ever win four All-American titles.
Karlye’s history-making win capped a great week of derby racing as she won the AUI Rally Super Stock Challenge on Wednesday and the All-Star Super Stock Challenge on Thursday, making her the first person to capture all three titles in one week.
One year when Karlye came in second, she jumped out of her car to hug her friend who won first. She received a Good Sportsman award for doingThisthat.year, Karlye’s neighbor, Kristen Trujillo, who is assisted by Jeff Murphy, won ninth place in the All-American Soap Box Derby in the rally super stock division. Provided information
Hilton’s Soap Box Derby racer makes history with fourth victory
Cloverleaf Squares will be hosting a free open house dance party on Sunday, September 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Chili, 3182 Chili Avenue. Singles (no partner needed) and couples are welcome. No previous dance experience of any kind is necessary. No special clothing is necessary. Come on out and join a friendly group of people for a free, fun, and enjoyable evening. For more information, visit www.cloverleafsquares.org or call 585-987-5972.
American Sewing Guild holding Neighborhood Group meeting
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The Western New York Federation of Square and Round Dance Clubs is a regional organization of 20 dance clubs in the Rochester area as well as parts of the Buffalo and Finger Lakes Region (www. squaredancingrochester.org).Modernsquaredanceisagreat
The Rochester Chapter of the American Sewing Guild will be holding Neighborhood Group meetings this fall, in celebration of National Sewing Month in September. The mission of the Ameri can Sewing Guild is to advance sewing as an art and life skill. The organization is dedicated to people who believe sewing is a rewarding and creative activity. The Rochester Chapter was organized in 1991 and currently has 128 members. New members are welcome, and mem bership is $50 per year. The ASG Gates Neighborhood Group will be meeting at the Gates Community Building, Room #1, 1620 Buffalo Road, Gates, on Wednesday, September 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Meetings will also take place on October 19 and November 16 at the same meeting time and location. For information about the Gates Neighborhood Group, contact Sally McNeill at 247-5543. For information about the Rochester Chapter of the American Sewing Guild, visit www.asgrochester-ny.org.
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Yes, people certainly do still square dance.
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The Copy Cats Square Dance Club will also be hosting a simil iar open house on Tuesday, September 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Scribner Road School in Penfield. For more information, visit Copycatsdancing.wordpress.com. Provided information
Square Dancing: Does anyone do it anymore?
way to exercise to music. The music used nowadays ranges from traditional to Broadway hits to George Strait, Elton John, and Justin Bieber. A square is a “team” of eight dancers working together to executive a series of dance moves given by a square dance “caller” to music. Not only does one get exercise, there is also the opportunity to make new friends and special connections. Every dance lesson is a party. There are square dance clubs, festivals, and camping groups nationwide. There are also square dance cruises and a National Square Dance Convention held every year in a different city.
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In 1994, Sister Diana Dolce, S.S.J. estab lished Hope Hall School based on what she learned during 25 years teaching children at parochial schools. “I have always had a passion for working with children who are struggling with learning. We realize that all children learn differently, and that all learning starts first in the senses,” Sister Diana developed the Dolce Meth od for Learning Mastery ©. Her method teaches the full New York State curriculum, as well as organizational skills and social skills, all in a non-traditional way. “Our school teaching strategy is designed to meet the needs of children who have experienced frustration and failure in a classroom setting. We know that the rate of learning differs in all children. Those with a low rate of learning tend to have processing challenges. When kids are told, and feel, that they are different, they will believe the worst about themselves. They think that something is wrong with them,” Sister Diana said.
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Successful learning at Hope Hall School by Barbara Burke
•Develop a sense of pride in, and respect for themselves, their own body, as well as for all life
•Foster a personal sense of spirituality
“Connecting Children. Creating Community. Changing Lives.”
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The Dolce Method focuses on developing the mind, body and spirit. Concepts include:
Hope School participates in an Intramural Sports Program with a full calendar of sports events including Baseball, Basketball, Soc cer and Cheerleading. They also have various after school clubs andHopeactivities.HallSchool is located at 1612 Buffalo Road, Rochester.
Students at Hope Hall School experience a review and reinforce style of teaching. Lessons are presented in a multi-sensory way. Every-other-day individual student progress is assessed and teach ers make sure the kids learn, and retain, what is being taught. “Because kids are successful they are willing to take more risks. Success leads to more successes. We create a stable environment where everybody matters, we respect who they are. Every student has an advocate,” Sister Diana said.
In addition to academics, Hope Hall School has a Wellness Pro gram that focuses on nutrition education, physical activity and healthy nutritional practices. They have a Woodworking Program teaching cutting, sanding and finishing wood along with learning production skills that incorporates measuring and applied math skills. Students also learn skills associated with working as a team member in the workplace.
The teaching staff at Hope Hall has a passion for working with kids. “Our teachers are extremely dedicated. They are here because they believe in the mission. They go through extensive training in the Dolce Method and have the ability to combine the content with the learning needs of each individual student,” Sister Diana said.
Sister Diana Dolce established Hope Hall School in 1994. Photo by Karen Fien.
Students at Hope Hall participating in The Great Egg Drop Project, a sci ence project that teaches about kinetic energy. The students had to design a structure that would hold an egg and allow it to survive being dropped from second story window without breaking. Drop photo, provided, other photos by Karen Fien.
The goal for students is to be successful, life-long learners. The school provides a small classroom setting of eight to 12 students in elementary grades, and 10 to 15 students in high school. Curriculum is focused on basic skills in language arts, listening, speaking, reading and writing. Math, social studies, science, art, music and physical education are all presented in an environment conducive to learning. With flexible teaching styles, all the senses are used in the learning process where students develop higherlevel thinking skills.
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The school encourages the parents to become involved with the school in the Parents as Partners program. “We help heal any bruises that parents may be harboring, easing the homework as a battleground issue. We encourage parents to visit the school, take a tour and ask the questions,” she said.
Hope Hall is a private, non-sectarian, 501(c)(3) not-for profit school designed for students with special learning needs, grades three through 12. For more information on Hope Hall, visit www. hopehall.org or call 585-426-0210.continued from page 17
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The Spencerport Red Onions fire racing team had a top ten finish overall in the 2022 New York State Championship Drill held in Merrick, NY, on August 20. The team also earned second place in the 3 Man Ladder event with a run of 6.67 seconds. Photo from @SpencerportFD on Twitter.
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Town efforts to preserve the legacy of Doud Post began shortly after the veterans sold the property. Three years ago, Commander John Rath and Post members Don Dohr, John Noto, and Paul Schneider worked with Town Historian Gillette to relocate and re dedicate the veterans’ monument, which was on the front lawn of the Post home, to Gates Memorial Park, off Spencerport Road. The Post flagpole was then relocated to the front lawn of the Hinchey Homestead which is owned by the Town of Gates and operated by the Gates Historical Society on Hinchey Road.
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“The preservation of the Doud Post building , as well as the monument and flagpole, will assure that Doud Post and its member veterans will never be forgotten in Gates,” said Mr. Gillette.
The Doud Post structure itself will be repurposed as the apart ment offices and will include a fitness center and an internet café for the community to enjoy. An outdoor swimming pool is also planned.Inaddition to Mr. Duffy, the speakers at Thursday’s groundbreak ing ceremony included World War II veteran and Doud Post member Paul Schneider, who will turn 101 years of age this October, and who sang God Bless America; John Rath, American Legion Post No. 98 Commander; U.S. Marine Corps veteran Nick Stefanovic, Director of Monroe County Veteran’s Service Agency; and developers Vincent DiRaimo and Michael Nuccitelli. Monroe County Legislator and U.S. Army veteran Frank Allkofer, a member of the Post, led the Pledge of Allegiance. Retired Gates Police Chief James Vanbrederode provided closing music on behalf of the Gates Keystone Club Police Pipes and Drums. A reception followed the ceremony on the property.
Doud Post No. 98, American Legion, was named for William W. Doud, who was killed in action during World War I near GrandPre, France, on November 1, 1918. The son of Frank and Margaret Doud of Rochester, he was a member of the 309th Heavy Field Artillery.InJune 1919, a group of former members of the 309th, headed by James P. O’Connor, Major of the 78th Division, met to discuss the formation of an American Legion Post. The charter was granted on July 8, 1919. William J. Bell was elected commander; Patrick H. Ryan, first vice commander; Leon Metzger, adjutant; and Louis J. Glazer,Fromtreasurer.1919to1930, members met at Hickatoo Hall on State Street in Rochester. In 1930, they purchased a farm on Buffalo Road in Gates known as the Steve West Estate and met in the farmhouse until it was destroyed by fire in February 1937.
The iconic art deco William W. Doud Post No. 98 building, which was opened by the American Legion in 1940, will be preserved for future gen erations when it becomes part of Doud Apart ment Homes, a new housing development by Vincent DiRaimo and Michael Nuccitelli. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday, September 1, on the property at 898 Buffalo Road, Gates. Among the guest speakers was Robert J. Duffy, president and chief execu tive officer of the Greater Rochester Chamber of “TheCommerce.preservation of the Doud Post building and the opportunity to have a new housing development come to the Town of Gates is the result of the collaboration between town gov ernment and private business,” said Gates Su pervisor Cosmo A. Giunta. “Working together, our Town Historian Bill Gillette described the rich history of Doud Post, and the veterans it has served for more than 80 years, to Mr. DiRaimo and Mr. Nuccitelli. They enthusiasti cally supported the effort to preserve the Doud Post structure and include it in their new apartment project.”
Doud Post to be preserved in new housing development
Following a number of fund-raising events, ground was broken for a new structure by Frank Doud, the father of William Doud, on October 27, Participating1939.inthe groundbreaking ceremonies, which were held in alternating snow flurries and sunshine, were Commander Albert Siebold, and members of the building committee headed by Frank B. Schmidt; Helen Stevens, auxiliary president; Flora Hamilton, past president of the auxiliary; Charles Pioch, post member and architect; and members Herman Stevens, Raymond Welter, Frank Loewenguth, and Victor Ayette.
Located on the former Doud Post property along the Erie Canal in the eastern portion of the town, Doud Apartment Homes will consist of five buildings and a total of 166 units in floor plans of one-, twoand three-bedroom layouts. Each unit will include stainless steel energy-related appliances and front-loading washer/dryer units.
The cornerstone of the new building was set by Mr. Doud on November 11, 1939 - 21 years after the Armistice of World War I. The post home was built on a knoll 150 feet from Buffalo Road, just west of what was then known as the Barge Canal. The foun dation from the grade up was glass brick and was illuminated at night. An auditorium was located on the main floor. Meeting rooms, a rathskeller, and a kitchen were located on the lower level. The interior was finished in knotty pine. Following groundbreaking, a drive began for 500 members. The building was formally opened on May 22, 1940. Following its sale by the veterans, it became the location of Rick’s Prime Rib House in the late 1990s. The restaurant closed in 2019. Provided information Postcard depicting Doud Post, circa 1940s. Provided photo.
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The Toronto, Ontario, Canada native has been a member of the women’s soccer team since 2018. Sharda is set to return to the women’s soccer team in the fall for her final season of competi tion.Outside the impact she has had on the field as a midfielder and team captain, Sharda graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in the spring as a Business Administration and Marketing ma jor. Currently, Sharda is pursuing a graduate degree in Strategic Leadership.Shardaisa familiar face across campus as she was involved with multiple organizations and student-led projects. Below are a few of the organizations Sharda was involved with: Manager Water Project
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Justine Sharda of the Roberts Wesleyan Col lege women’s soccer team was named a finalist for the NCAA Woman of the Year award. Sharda advanced to the conference selection round.
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On Monday, August 22, the Byron-Bergen Board of Education approved the appointment of Carol Stehm as Interim Elementary School Principal. Stehm will serve as Interim Principal from August 23 to December 22, during which time the District will conduct a thorough search for a permanent replacement. “I am excited to welcome Mrs. Stehm to Byron-Bergen,” said Superintendent Pat McGee. “She brings decades of experience as a leader and an educator. I am fully confident that she will guide the Elementary School smoothly through this time of transition.”
Stehm retired from the Gates Chili Central School District in July of 2021 where she was the Associate Superintendent for Instruction. She served as Interim Principal of Northwood El ementary School in the Hilton School District during the 2021-22 academic year. In her 36-year career, she has served as an Interim Superintendent, Middle School Principal, and High School As sistant Principal. She has taught elementary and gifted education and currently teaches for SUNY Brockport as an Adjunct Profes sor in the Educational Leadership Department.“Ibeganmy career in an el ementary building so it will be fun to be back with the younger students again,” said Stehm. “I have heard great things about the District and am excited to get started.” Provided information and photo
The NCAA Woman of the Year accepts nominations for graduat ing female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves in their community, in athletics, and in academics throughout their college careers. “I’m honored to have been nominated for this award,” Sharda said. “I’ve had so many amazing opportunities during my time at Roberts and got to work alongside incredible individuals. I am passionate about making an impact in the community and have grown during my time at Roberts in learning what it is to be a servant leader.”
“Justine has demonstrated excellence in the classroom, in competition, in clubs, as the President of SAAC, and in service to her community,” said Obafemi Alao, Assistant Director of Athlet ics at Roberts Wesleyan. “In addition, Justine is a mentor, both on and off the field. She embodies a servant leader and has a deep commitment to her team and our campus community. This recognition is a fitting culmination of Justine’s outstanding career as a student-athlete at Roberts Wesleyan.” 577 total nominations were accepted across all NCAA divisions with 127 of those coming from an NCAA DII institution. Provided information and photo
Byron-Bergen names Interim Elementary Principal
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