IAABO BOARD 10 NEW HAVEN News & Notes ... (cont. from p. 13)
This is her third title in with several runner-up awards in three different pageant systems... ... We hear from Ann Matlock-Ethier that her son, Jacob, has made quite an impact at his college and beyond. Jacob is a student at Murray State University. Before the beginning of the basketball season, Jacob wrote a song for his team, the Racers. That song is now played when the team first runs on to the floor for pre-game warmups. The university also asked Jacob to create a music video for the team that could be played at the games. That song just might make musical waves nationally, too. There’s a chance ESPN may pick it up for use during their broadcasts of the NCAA tournament. To hear the music track, go to the iTunes Store and enter Murray State in the search box. To watch the music video on YouTube, click on: Murray State Anthem... ... John Ramos is doubly proud these days. His son, Matt, was named a co-captain of the Springfield College football team. Matt plays strong safety for the Pride. He’s pictured here to the right of Coach Mike DeLong… ...Not to be outdone, John’s daughter, Kara, will be gracing the pages and covers of magazines as well as advertising spreads. She recently signed a modeling contract with Click Models, a Philadelphia-based agency. As should be obvious, Kara gets her good looks from her !
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JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2012 mom... On January 24th, George Bradford’s daughter, Briana, scored her 1000th career point – and then some – for Holy Cross High School and led the Crusaders to a 71-36 victory over St. Paul. Briana finished the game with 25 points, bringing her career total at that point in time to 1,009... ...We’re happy to report that Bruce Reynolds, Jr., son of Board 10’s Bruce Reynolds, graduated last December from Florida State University where he doublemajored in geography and environmental studies at the university’s College of Social Science.
The Stork Delivers More newborns for our Board 10 extended family. Mike Durso is a proud grandparent. His grandson, Michael Edward Durso was born on January 21st, entering the world at 6 ½ pounds. Congratulations to the parents, Andria and Michael Durso... ... Daniel and Anna Akier welcomed their new daughter to the world on January 3rd. Addison Claire Akier tipped the scales at 6 pounds, 6 ounces. Addison is the Akiers’ third child and has a big brother, 4-year old (cont. on p. 15)