by SOCSD Communications | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
At its June 13 meeting, the South Orangetown Central School District Board of Education appointed William Pilla as Director of Physical Education, Health and Athletics. Mr. Pilla will oversee districtwide physical education and health curriculum and instruction and extracurricular athletics, effective July 1, 2019. He will report to Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Brian Culot.
Mr. Pilla joins SOCSD after nearly 20 years with the East Ramapo Central School District, where he served as the Dean of Health & Human Development Academy and Athletic Director at Spring Valley High School, and as the district’s Coordinator of Physical Education, Health & Athletics. Since 2008, he has also had an active role in Section I Athletics, where he has served on the Transfer and Eligibility, Championship and Protest committees and as the Class A Football Chairperson. Previously, he taught at the elementary and junior high school levels in Yonkers Public Schools. He holds a Masters Degree in Special Education from CUNY City College, a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Manhattan College, a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from SUNY New Paltz and New York State certification for both School District Administration and School Administration and Supervision.
Welcome aboard, Bill!
by SOCSD Communications | Jun 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Journal News/lohud acknowledged four standout TZHS students for their performances in 2018-19. Congratulations to our Rockland Scholar-Athletes: Paul Lee (Wrestling), Pat Castellano (Track & Field), Tori Fears and Alexandra Thomas (Cross Country/T&F)!
Pictured left to right: Tori Fears, Pat Castellano and Alexandra Thomas.
by SOCSD Communications | Jun 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Last week, three graduating student-athletes reflected on their years of playing lacrosse in the South Orangetown Central School District. “I remember playing on the first-ever youth league team when I was just nine years old,” said Angus Goldman, who will continue his athletic career and major in education at SUNY Purchase. “This program has seen me through half my life and I’m the man I am today because of it.”
The district’s athletics program and the young athletes that it produces have always been held to a high standard. Boys Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Andrew McIntosh has noted that players have become increasingly driven over the past few years to top the previous season’s performance and secure places for themselves at the collegiate level.
Coach McIntosh, a former lacrosse player and coach at SUNY Oneonta, is about to close the playbook on his second season as Head Coach and fourth overall at TZHS. “The program was already competitive when I got here,” he reports. “I wanted to take it one step further by exposing the true talent these guys have and opening them up to the possibility of playing in college.”
A powerful first step: Traveling to Long Island for the annual Fall Classic, one of the biggest college recruitment events in the Northeast with more than 200 coaches scouting fresh talent. The team has competed in the tournament for the last two years and players have seen results. “I got an offer to play for Oneonta right there,” said Jack Dinnegan, who recently signed with the SUNY college. “It worked out perfectly.”
This fall, nine lacrosse alumni will be playing across Division 1, 2 and 3 college teams, including Aidan Egazarian. Aidan, who has committed to Union College, hopes to be among those alumni who return to their roots and help position the next generation of players to win. “People are coming back in one way or another to support our growing program,” said Egazarian, who intends to double-major in economics and computer science. “Whether it’s accepting coaching positions on our youth, JV and modified teams or coming out to games, the outreach has just been incredible.”
Off the field, there’s much to gain by getting involved in sports. “Lacrosse is a great platform to teach the importance of things like accountability, teamwork and leadership,” Coach McIntosh observed.
“It gives you your brothers,” Dinnegan said. “It’s a shared experience and set of values that makes bonds like ours possible.”
Best of luck to Angus, Jack, Aidan and all our graduating athletes who have signed to compete on college teams!
by SOCSD Communications | May 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
TZHS Varsity Track & Field Head Coach Pat Driscoll is this year’s Dick Teetsel Award recipient. The honor is given to a T&F coach by the Rockland County Coaches Association for their contributions to the development of the sport. Congratulations and thank you for all you do, Coach Driscoll!
by SOCSD Communications | Mar 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Tappan Zee High School’s Girls Basketball team advanced to the New York State Regional Semifinals after winning the program’s first-ever Section 1 Class A championship last weekend. The team, led by Head Coach Riley Chevrier and Assistant Coach Kristen McLaughlin, will play Section 9 champs FDR-Hyde Park at 5PM on Wednesday, March 6, at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh.
Making school athletics history isn’t something team captains Fiona Mullen, Chrissy Lynch and Ashley Chaluisan take lightly. “We knew from the start this year that this was a special team,” said Fiona. “We have a deep bench. It’s not just our starters that other teams have to look out for.”
“It shows that all our hard work paid off,” added Chrissy.
It was a sentiment echoed by Coach Chevrier. “I’m really proud of them. They’ve worked for nearly four months to get here and it really is the best feeling.”
Tickets for Wednesday’s semifinals will be sold at the door: $7 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and children under age 12.
by SOCSD Communications | May 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Tappan Zee High School student-athletes and their families are invited to attend the 2018 Spring Sports Banquet on Tuesday, May 29, 6:30pm, at Casa Mia Manor House in Blauvelt. Tickets are $30 per person and must be purchased by Wednesday, May 23. No tickets will be sold at the door. Ticket order forms are available in the Athletics Office or can be downloaded here. Questions? Contact TZRW12@gmail.com.
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