September 21, 2012

Blue Devils Newsletter Issue 1

Friday, September 21, 2012  , , , ,  

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First day of school
For some people, the first day of school is full of excitement and opportunity. For others, the first day of school is a wake up call for a year full of work and stress. Were you excited or prepared to be back at school? Did your summer memories flash in your head- were you not ready to give up the warm weather, the late wake ups, the late night hang outs? Oh well it had to end sooner or later. For our freshmen this would be a whole new start for them, new classes, new school, new friends. For our returning students, the new school year brings excitement and challenges. Whether it's preparing for exams or extracurricular activities, the focus on success is of paramount importance. The objective as you go through the year is to set goals for yourself and have a plan to help achieve your potential. My suggestion to you... Don't wait too long to get involved. As Soskind always says, “be assertive, not passive.”

By Patricia Curran

Blue Devil’s Soccer Team Climb’s to the Top!
 Heading into the 2012 season, the Baruch Varsity Boys Soccer team will feature many new faces from various soccer clubs and well-renowned programs around the New York Metropolitan area.  After a very good off-season and the infusion of young talent, the team looks poised to make some noise this year. 

Leading the way for the Blue Devils will be college prospect, Erick Criollo with his all-around play in the midfield.  After a down year in the midfield, Erick will be joined by outstanding freshmen, Dario and Blendi Shala.  Still, the strength of this squad rests on the shoulders of its backfield.  The ability of the defense to keep opposing offenses in check will determine just how far this Blue Devil team can go.  Leading the way will be senior captain and goalkeeper, Daniel Dornbaum.  Protecting him will be senior backs, Jeremy Nadel and Jonathan Tyler, both of whom are four year varsity players and have grown much since their freshman seasons. 
            After a disappointing 2011 season, the team will look to rebound with a strong 2012 campaign.  The commitment from senior leaders on the team as well as the enthusiasm of the incoming freshman combined with the determination of a talented sophomore class suggests that the team is ready to compete and atone for mistakes and misfortunes of the previous season.   
            The team will play its first game on Monday, September 10th at the East River Park Field C. 

By Coach Mei

ITS GAME TIME!

            The Baruch boy’s soccer team came out with a victory over Art & Design in their opening game of the season with a score of 5-3. A hat trick by Wesley McGinnis and two goals by Erick Criollo gave them the five goals to put them ahead. The boys were struggling at the start, losing 2-1 at one point, but after half time, they came to a resounding comeback, earning 3 goals in a matter of minutes.
            This was a special victory for the boys team since they had such a tough season last year, with forfeits happening constantly they were sent down to the developmental league. They hope to turn it around this season and clearly show promise from this exciting win over Art & Design, whose record against Baruch is now 2-1 after this great win for the boys in blue.

By Leandro Ribeiro



Girls Soccer Season Has Arrived!
September 8th, 2012 marked the beginning of league play for the Baruch Lady Blue Devils Soccer Team. Baruch’s first opponent was Environmental Studies High School. With only 12 players, the girls knew they would clock a lot of minutes. This was a new experience for some the girls who had never had the opportunity to play in a real game. The situation motivated the team and they showed a great deal of heart and determination coming away with a 4-2 victory. Coached by Howard Soskind and Michael Mei, The Blue Devils were able to get off to an early 1-0 lead with a goal from Patricia Curran. Curran was a real force in the game, and added 3 more before the 80 minutes were up. Although there were some early season jitters, coaches were optimistic about what they observed. First time goalie, Mikaela Bordonaro, made some excellent saves. She looked comfortable in the goal and showed a lot of promise. Maria Contreras, a second year player that did not get many minutes last year, played well at Forward. She made a beautiful assist that lead to a goal. The team is made up of some returning players and many new characters. It will be exciting to see how our players get together and build the foundation necessary to be successful. Follow our girls on the PSAL website or come out to a game and support them. Go Lady Blue Devils!

 By Kaylin Pabon 


Girl’s Varsity Soccer Season
 After a strong display of soccer skill from the girl’s soccer team in their first game of the season against Environmental studies, the girls headed for a much tougher test. The Eleanor Roosevelt soccer team showed early dominance as they were up at half time with the score of 4-0. Even though the Baruch girl’s soccer team trailed the whole time, the girls gave it their all. Yes the girls lost by a final score of 6-0 but many girls on the team showed an impressive display of soccer skills. From senior, Kaylin Pabon’s nice defensive stops, to sophomore, Mikaela Bordonaro's amazing saves and Patricia Curran's display of athleticism and heart. This team has a bright future and will move on from this lose as they continue to improve and move forward to their next game against School of the Future, September 20th.

By Kevin Cabrera
         Volleyball Begins!

This year the volleyball team is looking forward to a productive and competitive season. Each season we have had a mix of brand new players who were just learning the game, and experienced veterans for those ‘newbies’ to learn from.  Players interested in trying out should be ready to commit to working hard each day, competing to the best of their ability, and most importantly learning skills that will help them not only on the volleyball court but in life as well. 

Alexandria Cintron, Erick Cirollo, & Nicole Castiblanco