Athletics News by Athletic Director Ceri Whitfield Parker Athletics finished the first trimester with some great results! The girls volleyball team had a tough but exciting season, winning their last home game against Makua Lani. Graduating seniors Kanoe Schutte and Carly Cappagli will be truly missed after four years of commitment and dedication to the volleyball team. Thank you to Ehitu Keeling and Tessa Ady for their time and commitment coaching our girls team.
Buff Winderbaum, our new middle school English and History teacher, coached Middle school cross country this year. He did a great job and the students enjoyed training with him.
The cross country team had another successful year with five runners qualifying for States. Paul Gregg, Tyler McCullough, Mariko Langevin, Marie Jobes and Maia Tarnas all ran in the State Championships at H.P.A. Paul finished his final Parker cross country season as the BIIF number one runner, a goal for which he has worked so hard. This is a sad year for me as the coach, saying farewell to the senior runners as they move on to bigger and better things. Paul Gregg, Tyler McCullough, Evan Kasberg, Jesse Burns, Charlie Charbonneau, Mariko Langevin, and Taylyn Boyette, we will miss you all.
Middle school volleyball has been lots of fun. First-time coach Blair Embernate has done an amazing job with the team. With 18 students signed up, she divided them into two teams and coaches both! They have won almost all of their games and are so proud!
Nearman and Aunty Kealoha. We are so fortunate to have such dedicated, experienced paddlers leading the team.
Thank you to all the wonderful parents who support our students in their athletic comThank you to Nicole Vedelli for another mitments. successful lower school cross country season. The team’s growth each year is a credit to Here’s to a great winter season! Nicole’s coaching.
Soccer season has begun with an awesome coed team of 24 players. Billy Pleuss, Kea Shaw, Kapono Pieper and Tammie Akau have all returned to coach. The paddling team trains every afternoon at the Kawaihae pylons, working hard on their form and fitness. Once again, we have a tremendous crew of coaches assisting head coaches Mike
ATHLETICS SCHEDULE
(subject to change—please check Parker School website or weeky Webflash for updates)
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER
Wednesday, December 5 – Honokaa @ Parker – 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8 – Hilo @ Parker – 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 11 – Parker @ Kohala - 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 18 – Parker @ Kealakehe - 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 20 – Makua Lani @ Parker – 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 22 – Kea‘au @ Parker (field TBD) - 10:00am Saturday, January 5 - Ka‘u @ Parker – 3:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10 - Parker @ Kamehameha – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12 – Waiakea @ Parker – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 16 – Konawaena @ Parker – 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 23 – Parker @ H.P.A. – 3:00 p.m.
HIGH SCHOOL PADDLING
Saturday, December 8 – Kailua/Kona - 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 15 – Kailua/Kona - 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 5 – Hilo Bay - 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 12 – Kailua/Kona - 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 19 – Hilo Bay – BIIF CHAMPIONSHIPS - 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 1 – Keehi Lagoon OIA – STATES
December 2012- January 2013