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Photos by Shilpa Ingale Ridge Marching Band Concludes Successful Season The 2010 Ridge High School Marching Band concluded an outstanding competitive season with high placements at the state and regional championships. Competing against 16 bands at the New Jersey State Championships on October 24, Ridge placed fourth and achieved its highest score of the year at the time, 82.663. On October 31, Ridge placed fifth at the Northern States Championships, the traditional end-of-season marching band event held in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Facing 15 bands from six states, Ridge improved its score to 88.075 and received a Caption award for “Best Percussion” performance. Earlier this fall, the Ridge Band captured two first place awards and a second place award in its first three competitions, including the top Group 2A placement at the prestigious Yamaha Cup that is held annually at the Meadowlands. Sunday’s Northern States Championships marked the final competitive performance for 15 seniors: Griffin Davis, Christopher Taylor Domey, Emily Furst, Harleen Girgla (Band Manager), Scott Kluger, Wave Langston (Percussion Captain), Meg Morris (Trumpet Captain), Alex Petersen (Color Guard Captain), Andrew Pottorff, Andrew Price, Katerina Raiser, Andrew Richards, Annemarie Root, Katelyn Stover, and Julia Verbrugge (Drum Major). Mr. Dan Zugale, director of the Ridge Marching Band, remarked that “there is a very stiff competition at the 2A level and there has certainly been a lot of back and forth among the top bands all year. Everyone should celebrate the successes we’ve had and be proud of all our hard work.” Student leaders of the Ridge Marching Band proudly display their fifth place trophy and Best Percussion award earned at the October 31 Northern States Competition in Allentown, PA. Attending the first annual Ridge Marching Band Competition were Mayor Scott Spitzer and his wife Toby shown here with competition organizers and Ridge parents, Han and Irma Kieftenbeld. The Ridge Marching Band performs at the first annual Ridge Marching Band Competition held at Ridge High School on October 30. 1,250 Attend First Annual Ridge Marching Band Competition An estimated 1,250 spectators enjoyed music, marching, color guards and food at the first annual Ridge Marching Band Competition held at Ridge High on October 30. Mayor Scott Spitzer and his wife Toby were among the attendees on a beautiful fall evening who agreed that the competition was a terrific success. Future members of Ridge’s marching band, the William Annin Middle School Wind Ensemble, performed the National Anthem. The competition was held at three levels, based on band size. Bands from Monsignor Farrell High (Staten Island, NY), Hicksville (NY) and Northern Burlington County Regional (NJ) were winners. After the competition, the Ridge High School and Bloomsburg University bands performed exhibitions. Ridge performed their 2010 show “The Wild, Wild West.” Bloomsburg performed their 2010 Show “BU does BC,” honoring famous American composers Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copeland. Han Kieftenbeld, the competition cochairperson, remarked that “we received many favorable comments from Band Directors, visiting pit crews, parents and Parent Associations, and last but not least the USSBA who was very impressed with the professionalism of this first event.” Kieftenbeld added that the event’s success was driven by the large number of current and alumni band parents who volunteered their time and noted the large number of non-band related spectators. Additional photos of the competition and the Ridge Marching Band’s 2010 season can be viewed at www.ridgemarchingband.org. 10
Varsity Athletes of the Month October, 2010 Cheerleading Sara Zuccalmaglio Sara is an incredibly dedicated varsity athlete. She shows great strength in stunting and demonstrates her versatility and talent in both base and back spot positions. In addition to her cheer, dance, and tumbling experience, Sara is a seasoned game and competition squad cheerleader who also coaches one of the teams in the youth program for Ridge. She was the brains behind the MSG Ridge vs. Lata food drive that the Cheerleading team used as their main community service event. Boys’ Cross Country Alex Huynh Alex moved from JV to Varsity during the middle of the season. Since then he has become a top five runner and has helped the boys win both County and Conference titles. Girls’ Cross Country Rachel Schaub Rachel improved tremendously this season. Moving into a four position on the Varsity team, her consistent improvement helped the team win a State Section title with her 7th place overall results as well as a Top 10 ranking in the State. Field Hockey Christie Long Christie scored three out of her four goals this season in October, including two in her final game as a senior at Ridge High School. While Christie’s goal-scoring ability is one of her strongest assets, her leadership and optimism is what sets her apart. Christie continued to push herself and her teammates through a difficult stretch during the 2010 season. She remained positive and focused on the possibilities of success. Her humor and competitive drive, combined with her nose for the goal, makes Christie the field hockey Athlete of the Month for October. Football Cameron Radinovic Cameron played hard every day in practice and games. He put the team first as he changed positions this year, overcame injuries every day for the entire season, and was a great leader. Gymnastics Kristie Wei Kristie is a great leading captain and is also ranked among the top gymnasts in the state. She has spent her years on the team not only showing her teammates how to be a good gymnast, but also how to be a team player. Kristie performed with outstanding numbers this season, scoring her best (38.7) against Montgomery, which gives her the second highest All-Around score in the state this year. In her most recent meet at Sectionals, Kristie placed second All- Around with a score of 37.175 at Bishop George Ahr High School. She now goes on to State Gymnastics Meet, where she will compete All-Around to place against other leading gymnasts in the state. We will miss Kristie when she goes to college next year and continues gymnastics, but we wish her the best! Boys’ Soccer Brian Vassallo Brian performed at consistent levels all season. He was asked to play several positions throughout the season, which he did with energy and ability. He responds well in big games, and the team can always 11 count on him to contribute. Brian’s technique, insight, personality, and speed have resulted in a creative force on the field. Girls’ Soccer Nicole Bates Nicole, a defender, anchored the back line, which in October lost several key defenders due to injury. The team was her first priority when she stepped up as a sophomore to take a leadership role by organizing, communicating, and working with new defensive players. Nicole also demonstrated that she is an offensive threat through the midfield and can play almost any position on the field when needed. Girls’ Tennis Kelly Williford Kelly led the Girls’ Varsity Tennis team, playing the position of First Singles for the past three seasons. Kelly finished the season with a record of 20-7-1. She was selected as a member of the 2010 Skylands All Conference First Team, First Singles Team. This past month, Williford, along with Tracy Lucas, Kathleen Kirk and Elena Cerati, competed in the NJSIAA State Singles/Doubles Tournament held in Trenton. Kelly advanced to the quarterfinal round of the singles tournament. Volleyball Jodi Sherman So far this year Jodi has 110 kills and leads the team with 47 aces and 127 service points. Jodi helped lead the Red Devils into the State tournament.
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