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May 2013
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No longer a surprise - Marist's baseball squad looks to repeat last year's glory by Jim Hague
Matt Littrell '14

A year ago, the Marist High School baseball team was the feel-good surprise story of the entire season. The Royal Knights not only shocked everyone by capturing the Hudson County Tournament championship, but they also added the overall Non-Public B state championship for good measure.

Now, there's no happy-go-lucky, root for the underdog feel about the Royal Knights. They're the hunted this year. They're the team that everyone is shooting for. They should begin the 2013 season ranked among the very best teams in New Jersey - and deservedly so.

Last season, everyone was patting head coachRon Haywardon the back and offering him congratulations. Now, this time around, all opponents want to take him down a notch.

"I think we've earned that kind of respect," said Hayward, a former All-State player at Marist who is remarkably in his eighth season as the head coach at his alma mater. He's now also added the title of athletic director to his impressive resume.

"I love the fact that we're respected now," said Hayward, the 2012Hudson Reporter Coach of the Yearwho guided the Royal Knights to a 24-5 record last season. "Personally, I don't mind the favorite role. I think the kids enjoy it as well. In years past, I would be stressing about whether we would get five wins. Now, we are enjoying the respect."

Knowing that he had another formidable team, Hayward scheduled some tough scrimmages against Bergen Catholic, Montclair and Rutgers Prep, good programs each and every one.

"I said to the kids that those teams aren't better than us, but this gives us a chance to face some of the top teams in the state," Hayward said. "Our independent schedule this year is also tough. So I said to them, 'Let's demonstrate that we are better and that we want to be better.' The kids have worked hard, putting the time in. So we definitely want the respect."

The Royal Knights lost some key components to last year's championship club, like Hudson Reporter Player of the YearMark Peralta, All-Area third basemanDan Mirabeland standout outfielderDerek Edge.

But the Royal Knights have brought in a cluster of talented freshmen who are going to make an impact right away, prospects that Hayward think are going to be stars. 

 

Read the complete story at The Hudson Reporter

  
Marist High School's Varsity Girls' Basketball team is enjoying some astounding wins this year such as the team's victory against its rival St. Anthony's, their first win against the school in three years. This is in part due to the great work of this year's upperclassmen on the team, especially the seniors. "This is the closest we've gotten to going to play-offs since I've been on the team" say Alexis Wilson, a senior who has been on the varsity team for her whole four years at Marist. It has truly been a great year for her, as she contributes significantly every game.

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This year's Model U.N. met at Saint Peter's University on Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13. Marist dominated the event placing 1st and 2nd in five out of eight committees.

 

The Marist High School's team received a total of seven awards. Jeremy Virga and Marlon Ramtahal won for Outstanding Position Paper. Maggie Farag and Jeremy Virga won 1st place for Outstanding Delegate. Brian Mukhaya, Ricardo Pereira, and Matt Cabrera won 2nd place for Honorable Delegate. Matt Cabrera also won "friendliest delegate" in his committee.


Antoinette Blake '11 & Gannon University Women's Basketball Wins Atlantic Regional Championship with Defensive Victory Against California

ERIE, PA - The Gannon Lady Knight changed from "Sweet" to "Elite" Monday night.

Already in the Sweet 16 and playing in the championship game of the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional in front of a partisan crown of 1,403 at their Hammermill Center, the Knights beat California (Pa.) 50-47 to advance the Elite 8 in San Antonia, Texas next week.

Milestone Reunion - May 18, 2013

Marist High School is holding a Milestone Celebration Reunion.  The classes celebrating a reunion this year are: '68, '73, '78, '83, '88, '93, '98, & '03.  All Alumni are invited to attend. 

 

The evening will begin with a 5:00 PM Mass in the Marist Chapel. Following the mass will be the revealing the Marist Military Memorial, Senator Sandra Cunningham will be doing the ribbon cutting, that honors Jack Chiaramonte '59 & Leonard Keller '68 who made the Ultimate Sacrifice for their country.

 

We look forward to a great evening where you can renew friendships and reconnect with Marist.  We urge you to reach out to others in your class with whom you have stayed in touch and encourage them to attend.  Here are the details for the event: 

  • When: Saturday, May 18th
  • Time: 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
  • Where: Marist High School Cafeteria
  • Price: $50 per person (advanced purchase); $60 at the door
  • Cocktail hour & dinner  (Beer, Wine, and Soda)

If you would like to register: single admission is $50 while a couple can register for $90. The class of 2003 will enjoy a reduced rate of $30 for a single admission. Please help us spread word of the date to your classmates.  If you have any questions or would like more information about the reunion please contact Chris Hansen '99 at 201-437-4545 ext. 166 or [email protected].

Mark Your Calendar
Alumni Receptions

May 17

7:00 PM: Percussion Discussion Concert & Party

 

May 18

5:00 PM: Milestone Reunion

 

June 1

2:00 PM: Graduation

 

June 18

19th Annual Blue & Gold Alumni Golf Classic Honoring William V. Attardi '58

 

July 20

11:00 AM: Day at the Races Honoring Mark Lenzo

 

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Chris Hansen '99 in the Alumni Relations Office by email at [email protected] or by phone at 201-437-4545 x 166

For the past couple of years, Marist has been traveling to different areas to reconnect with alumni.  If you are interested or would like to have Marist come to your area, please email [email protected].
Day at the Races Honoring Mark Lenzo

The Marist High School Alumni Relations Office invites all alumni and friends of Marist to the Day at the Races at Monmouth Park that will be held Saturday, July 20, 2013. A picnic area has been reserved for the day and we hope that many of our Marist alumni and their families can join us.

 

The festivities will begin at 11:30 AM in our reserved picnic area. So come out and enjoy a Day at the Races with old friends and former classmates. The cost is $25 per person and children 13-20 years of age and older is $10. Children under the age of 12 are free. The admission price includes a program and a souvenir. Hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni & potato salad, soda, water, and beer will be served.

 

You can order your tickets through the Marist Store Online by clicking here or by contacting Frank Anderson at (201) 437-4545 ext. 216 ([email protected]) or Chris Hansen '99 at (201) 437-4545 ext. 166 ([email protected]).

Percussion Discussion Concert & Party - May 17th
Marist High School's Percussion Discussion group will be hosting its Second Annual Concert & Party on May 17 from 7:00 PM-10:30 PM. Pre-sale tickets are $5 for Marist students & $7 for the general public. Tickets at the door will be $10.

There will be 2 DJ's, dancers, a light show, a photo booth, world-renowned drummer Jared "Choclatt" Crawford, percussionist and Marist graduate, Crystal Vargas '01 and many other fantastic musicians. For more information on how to purchase tickets, contact Crystal Vargas at [email protected].

19th Annual Blue & Gold Alumni Golf Classic Honoring 
William V. Attardi '58 - June 18
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We would like to thank the current alumni & friends for their support throughout the year and we are looking for new donors.  No donation is too small and every donation makes an impact at Marist.

For more information or to make a donation to Marist, visit www.marist.org/annualfund.  We hope that you can continue your generous ways in supporting the mission at Marist High School.
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