In 2002, he returned to the AHS football program as a volunteer coach and took over as head of the teams strength and conditioning program. Nevulis was an excellent coach and contributed to supporting successful AHS softball and golf teams throughout her career. Pauls passion led him to become the team wrestling program photographer. David Weissman is a 1972 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School and a vital component of a talented backfield for the Rams football teams of the early 1970s that won two straight Class A Championships, ending a 22-year drought. Peyton Walters added 12 to round out the top scorers for Columbia. He received many honors as a first team Big 10, Amsterdam Recorder Player of the Year, Capital District First Team Player, and McDonalds All American. Mike Tumans high school career was highlighted by three varsity letters in football, baseball and swimming, and a Class A football championship along with three baseball league titles. He was recently named the winner of both the 2017 Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original 2017 Macavity Award or Best Historical Novel. He won the Joe DeMaeo Award as Section 2s most outstanding wrestler and went undefeated in his senior year with a record of 42-0. Kolojay served as President and Consulting Actuary of Insurance Industry Consultants, and has served in numerous other leadership roles encompassing risk management in the financial services and insurance industries. Rocco Anthony Petrone was born in Amsterdam on March 31, 1926. Dueno knew he was in the zone shortly after the second quarter started. Tuck has three World Series rings, two with the Yankees 1998-99 and one with the Red Sox in 2007. Zahki Fallen's Men's Basketball Recruiting Profile Todd Cetnar is a 1996 graduate of Amsterdam High School and played in 85 varsity games in his high school career, establishing the all-time leading scoring record with 1,621 points. The Fabulous Five included Tim Kolodziej as the lone junior on the squad along with seniors Tom Urbelis, Phil Schuyler, Gary Blongiewicz and Dave Smith. It wasnt like it was, Oh, this is happening right now! We were staying in the moment, and there was a lot to stay in the moment of that game.. He coached for 17 seasons and posted a 121-40-6 overall record in the years between 1979-1995. Free throws played a big factor, Thompson said. 2023 NYSPHSAA Section 2 A Boys Basketball Championship. Stahura was also a four-year varsity starter on the Lady Rams tennis team, which won numerous Big Ten championships. Petrone supervised the Apollo 11 launch from Cape Canaveral. After graduating from State University of New York at Cortland with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1961, Louis Rosmarino started his teaching career in Amsterdam. Basketball Rankings Amsterdam Basketball Rankings Last update: 3/27/2023 Minimum Games Played: 8 New York All New York rankings + Expand list New York Division A All New York Division A Rankings + Expand list Section 2 All Section 2 Rankings + Expand list Albany All Albany rankings Team records are calculated based on the results on their schedule. Amsterdam athletes and partners also attend Special Olympics New York competitions and an annual YAC summit. Johnsville and Canajoharie. Brownell is now working on a faculty team to expand this work into a more comprehensive and interdisciplinary program. As the quarterback of the 1970 and 1971 Class A Championship teams. He was awarded the Ruth S. Voorhees 2018 Award for his dedication. Cetnar has also been inducted to Albany Universitys Hall of Fame. Reilly has been inducted to both the Section II Wrestling Hall of Fame and the New York State Wrestling Hall of Fame. This team looks for each other and we work together, Douglas said. Regional wins against Peru and Nyack earned Amsterdam a trip to the Carrier Dome in Syracuse for the state championship game, where a 23-yard field goal from Alvaro Montes with five seconds left in the fourth quarter gave Amsterdam the decisive margin in an 11-8 victory over Lake Shore. Secretary: Traci Hendricks, thendricks@gasd.org. His extensive knowledge of American history has led to curriculum work and numerous media appearances. He had the hot hand, and tribute to the guys for finding him, Jones said. That career would take her many places: to her first season of summer stock at Weston Playhouse in Vermont, where she met a young British actor, and married him upon her graduation from Manhattanville Collegeto London, where, together, they founded and ran The Overground Theatre, which became one of the leading fringe theatres of the 1970s then a return to America, when the Thatcher years in the United Kingdom resulted in heavy cuts to Arts Council subsidies, and The Overground became one of the casualties and, finally, back to Amsterdam itself, an unexpected turn which at first filled her with dismay but resulted in her most profound moments of inspiration. TJ Czeski graduated from Amsterdam High School in 2006. Tonko has been awarded a Doctorate of Humane Letters by Maria College, as well as numerous citations and public service for his tireless dedication to his country, state,and public service awards and community. Watch highlights of Amsterdam High School Womens Varsity Basketball from Amsterdam, NY, US and check out their schedule and roster on Hudl. He went on to earned a Bachelor of Science degree in English from Boston University ( Summa Cum Laude), and a masters degree in English from Boston University. She was a reporter for a small town newspaper in the upstate New York City of New Holland and her exploits produced plenty of five star reviews for Ziskins storytelling talents from both readers and critics alike. Locally. Saullo hit over .350 each year, including .430 as a senior, helping to lead the 1987 team to the sectionals with an 18-5 record. Those 3s are happening because of the inside presence. Amsterdam. Stahura is the all-time leader in rebounds for the Lady Rams with 962. Info about Amsterdam Basketball members are listed below. That happened last Saturday, when Thompson, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound guard, scored a school- and career-high 50 points in the Rams 94-87 overtime loss to Green Tech in the first round of Albany Academys Cadet Classic. In addition, he coached JV basketball for three years and varsity basketball for four years. on demand Mar 10, 2023 | 2:00 PM PST. This nonprofit organizations goal is to bring hope and healing to those living in poverty in India and Africa by providing clean drinking water, donating goats to families, and building schools, among other projects. He is a dedicated public servant, perpetually available to his constituents and their concerns. In 2015 that became a reality as the hall inducted its first class. In 1976 he was elected to the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors. Bold 1-1-4, Sherman 11-2-29, Steinberg 1-0-3, Cumin 0-3-3, Flanders 2-0-4. He holds a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, competes in strongman and powerlifting competitions and is a highly skilled and respected mixed martial arts coach. helped form UC Berkeleys chapter of Engineers for a Sustainable World and remains active with the national organization today by teaching their Wicked Problems in Sustainability collaborative course at RIT. AMSTERDAM A celebration of nine graduating seniors in their final home game became historic as the Amsterdam boys' basketball team claimed its first-ever Foothills Council title with a. Hanoi - Amsterdam High School - Wikipedia In 1961 Cotugno began is long career in the Greater Amsterdam School District as a Spanish teacher at Amsterdam High School. View our accessibility statement. Amsterdam scored the game's first 14 points and led 17-6 after one quarter and 35-15 at the half before pulling away to lead by as many as 41 points in the second half. At Skidmore, Gaugler Sumigray became the 12th player in school history to surpass 1,000 points and broke two shooting records which still stand. He would always go the extra mile to help his students succeed. Amsterdam picked up its latest win last Friday, posting a 64-49 victory over Broadalbin-Perth in its first game since a 69-60 victory over South Glens Falls on Dec. 21. He hosted the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Annual Labor Day Telethon for more than 25 years. In this pursuit, she has helped to initiate numerous projects. The Rams played most of their games against Montgomery County competition, going 10-0 against Fonda-Fultonville, Fort Plain, Oppenheim-Ephratah/St. A year later Amsterdam won its first league championship in 22 years. Dr. Thomas Catena has devoted his life to alleviate the suffering of others. Men's Basketball See Full Profile College Coach? The Greater Amsterdam School District | 140 Saratoga Avenue, Amsterdam, NY 12010 | Ph: 518-843-3180 Fax: 518-842-0012. By the time he arrived at Amsterdam High School, Lazarou made a splash in every season. He also earned NYS Scholar-Athlete status during his four years of high school at AHS. Academically, he was on the honor roll in all high school years. Athletics. He continued his football career at Boston College, where he helped the Eagles to three bowl appearances. Kevin Billington led the Amsterdam Football Rams to an undefeated and sectional winning season in 1986. The 1962 63 basketball team famously known as the Fabulous Five, put up a 30-game win streak in a two season span under Head Coach John Varsokes leadership. Copyright 2017. As a proud AHS graduate and valedictorian of the class of 1993, she hopes that her award will inspire AHS students to use their own talents for social good as they move out into the community and the world. In 2014 he was selected to the Amsterdam Recorder All Area First Team. After graduation Tuck played three years in the Montreal Expos organization before finishing his college career at Indiana University. Troy High School. A member of the Amsterdam High School Class of 1968, Cudmore was a superb and versatile high school athlete for the Rams, earning All League honors in both football and baseball while also lettering in basketball. He also was a beloved coach for the Nadler Brothers Little League team for many years, passing on his lessons on sports and life. Yandeel Vazquez's Men's Basketball Recruiting Profile This website was produced by the Capital Region BOCES Communications Service, Albany, NY. The Rams last won an area title in 1995, claiming the Class B title. We knew we were going to go be Foothills Council champions if we won, so it just means a lot.. He was assigned to the Flying Tigers during the Cuban Missile Crisis and spent 22 years working for NASAs Space Shuttle program as communications supervisor. News - The Greater Amsterdam School District Penns 1974 team was the EIBL Conference and played several playoff games in the College World Series. Cynci Hawkins Petersen is a 1984 graduate of Amsterdam High School. Tuck is widely regarded as the best catching instructor in Major League Baseball. His leadership in the weight room and communication skills with the players was a key factor in the 2005 teams drive to the programs second state title. Amsterdam. Recognizing education was a key component in life, Claude Palczak fostered his commitment to the education of Amsterdams youth. Dr. Diamond retired in 2015 and moved to be nearer to his children and grandchildren. Here are important GASD resources to share: Some 90 people and teams have been inducted into the Amsterdam High School Hall of Fame since 2015 for achievement in academics, service medicine, athletics, coaching and more. Announcing himself by setting the 400-meter freshman state record at the 2012 William F. Eddy Invitational, Izaiah Brown, Amsterdam High School Class of 2015, went on to have one of the most decorated high school track careers in Amsterdam history. John Los came to Amsterdam in 1966 from Ipswich, Massachusetts via Syracuse University. He played professionally in the British Basketball League and continued his association with basketball in the Amsterdam area by organizing charitable basketball tournaments. As the AHS shooting guard from 1976-1978, Sollecito led the team and eventually the league in scoring.