Bay View Academy Crew Realizes Outstanding Results!

Nov. 2, 2010 - PRLog -- Saratoga, NY – October 31, 2010 It was an outstanding competition on Fish Creek in up state New York. The weather was bright and crisp the three Bay View Crews made an outstanding showing at this end of the fall season event.  This annual crew event draws high school aged crews from western and central New York, Canada, and many New England states, it presents a very strong competition. The Bay View Freshman Crew led the way with 2nd place (out of 7 boats) at the Head of the Fish Regatta, making theirs the highest standing for a Bay View Crew at this regatta. The First Varsity made a similar claim for themselves, as they finished 4th (out of 31 boats) in their event, which is the highest standing for any Bay View Varsity. The Second Varsity followed up by setting their own mark with 6th place (out of 15 boats), the highest finish ever for our Second Varsity crews.  BVA’s Danielle Riggin ’12 won her own Gold Medal and a Fish Head Trophy in the Junior Mixed Double Sculls Event. Danielle’s sculling partner was Eric Esposito. Both are members of the Narragansett Boat Club. “I could not be prouder of these girls. They have made a commitment to this grueling sport and their individual and collective grit and spirit certainly showed in the fantastic results.  I speak for the entire Bay View Academy and extend hardy congratulations on these great achievements in crew.” said Colleen Gribbin, BVA High School Principal.

Reflective of the spirited team and support group, the Bay View Academy amenities tent was incredibly resplendent with enormous varieties of food. This is Bay View’s last rowing event for 2010, but the crew’s activity will continue as they pursue fundraising for a new eight-oared shell.

The BVA Results:
Silver Medal Bay View Freshman Crew: Coxswain-Caitlin Ponko; Stroke- Danielle Hattoy; 7-Catherine Benetti; 6-Michaela McGuirl; 5-Erin Dolan; 4-Cortney Morris; 3-Laura Poulton; 2-Virginia Liberto; Bow-Bridget Clemmey and Coach Mark Laboissiere. Their time for the 2-mile race was 12:48.44, over 40 seconds ahead of 3rd place! First Place Saratoga finished in 12:31.79.

4th Place Bay View First Varsity Crew: Coxswain-Bethany Biszko ‘11, Coxswain; Stroke-Haley Pare ’12; 7-Danielle Riggin ‘12, 6-Chelsea Robin ’11; 5-Erin O’Connell ’13; 4-Kendall Trautman ‘13; 3-Julia Calise ’13; 2-Christine Abram ’11; Bow-Maura Flanagan ’12 and Coach Albin Moser. Their 2 mile time was 12:02.78. Saratoga, the winning crew, finished in 11:17:69.

6th Place Bay View Second Varsity Crew: Coxswain-Nicole Karwashan ‘12; Stroke-Juliette Risica ‘13; 7- Emma Hanlon ’13, 6-Emily Hodess ’13; 5-Vanessa Ghazarian ’11; 4-Hannah Fitzpatrick ’12; 3-Jessica Sciacca ’13; 2-Jessica Silvia ’13; Bow-Lindsey Sanford ’11 and Coach Albin Moser. Their 2 mile time was 12:48.12. Saratoga, the winning crew, finished in 11:41:03.

1st Place NBC Jr. Mixed 2X: Stroke: Danielle Riggin, ‘12 and Bow-Eric Esposito (’12 Wheeler) who finished the two miles in 13:08.52, over 10 seconds ahead of 2nd place Don Rowing Club.

About Bay View Academy

St. Mary Academy-Bay View is an independent Catholic School for girls, Pre-kindergarten through Grade 12, located in Riverside, Rhode Island. In existence since 1874, Bay View endeavors to provide a quality education, permeated with the compassionate ideals of Catherine McAuley, founder of the Sisters of Mercy, in order to prepare young women for the challenges of the global community of the 21st century. St. Mary Academy–Bay View is a college preparatory school accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy and has been providing a superior education to girls and young women for more than 130 years. Bay View offers a values centered curriculum based on tradition and inspired by innovation. There are currently 810 students enrolled in grades Pre-K-12. The academy is accepting applications for the  2010-2011 school year, contact Betty Sepe, Director of Admissions at 401-434-0113 ext 150 or for more information visit www.smabv.org

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