ANNOUNCEMENTS

*The predicted rain thankfully did not come (what a shock that our local forecasters got the weather wrong), but thankfully the students, coaches and parent volunteers did come as once again we got an excellent response from the Einstein community to support the school's athletic program. It was another solid though not record year for mulch sales with 4,680 bags ordered. The net proceeds from the sale were nearly $8,000 with almost half of that going to teams who helped deliver the mulch. Your Einstein athletes representing seven different teams and totaling near 100 students delivered 4,151 bags on a gray cool but most importantly dry day. To help make this day a success, we had a big showing of coaches including a retired coach (Pat Berbakos, baseball) to guide the deliveries, plus a great crew of parents and friends of Einstein who drove trucks, coordinated the loading of trucks, coordinated Student Service Learning Hours, dispatched deliveries and pick-ups and fed the students and volunteers. It is true that I spend some time handling the ordering process and organize the delivery routes, but this day does not happen and run so successfully (we started at 8 and all mulch for delivery was off the lot by 11:30 and the last delivery was made by 1:30) without the help and support of so many students, coaches and adult volunteers. It is also true that after nearly 23,000 bags of mulch sold this was my last mulch sale as the coordinator. Mike Etherton has graciously agreed to take over this position for next year and beyond(?). It has been a great run and I have truly enjoyed all the mulch friends I have made over the years. This is a great and generous community, and nothing exemplifies this better than the fact that each year that I have asked for folks to donate mulch to the school, I get more responses than I need; this year was no exception as I received donations to cover the gardens at the stadium and the 20 bags that the school wanted but couldn't afford. Finally, I want to thank my kids (Madelyn 07, Meredith 10, Peter 12 and Jack 13) who have not only participated on mulch day but have willingly run errands for me getting water, duct tape or whatever I needed but had forgotten as well as patiently waited for me to drop off the trucks at the end of the day; and a special thanks to my wife Kelly who has endured my mulch anxiety, provided me tips for organizing the ordering process and has been my trusted dispatcher on mulch day. I am truly a lucky man. Thanks again.

Thomas Giblin
Mulch Coordinator (retired)

*The 2013 Scholarship Application is now available. The application and information are located under Important Documents or click on the links below or click on the Scholarship menu item above.  Applications are due March 15, 2013 and all applicants must have a parent or guardian who is a Booster Club member or is sponsored by a member.

Any questions can be directed to info@aehsboosters.com

 

2013 AEHS BOOSTER ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

2013 AEHS Scholar Cover

2013 AEHS Scholar News Publication

 

*The 2013 Booster Club Mulch sale has started.  The Boosters are selling  2 cubic foot bags of shredded hardwood mulch for delivery ($4.50 a bag) or pick-up ($4.00 a bag).   Delivery and pick-up will be Saturday March 16.  Orders must be placed my March 11.  Proceeds from the sale support the Booster Club as well as teams who help deliver the mulch.  To order, click on Mulch Sales above and follow the instructions.  Payment by credit card payment is available for the first time.

*MAKE CREDIT CARD PAYMENT ONLINE!

Nope not looking to name the Einstein gym after anyone, rather it is an opportunity to put your name on the gym wall and help the school. The AEHS Booster Club is spearheading a fundraiser with the help of the PTSA and the school to make improvements to the gym.

There are two projects that this fundraiser will support.

One is creating a dynamic new look (designed by Tom Ruttkay, current AEHS art teacher as well as an AEHS graduate) on the far wall of the gym where the old stage used to be (go to AEHSboosters.com to see the new look).

The second is the purchase of banners recognizing the athletic success of Einstein teams and athletes.  A total of 32 banners are needed to recognize Einstein teams that have been region champions (9 banners) and teams that have been division/county champions (22 banners).  Eleven banners recognizing teams that have been state champions (4 banners) and state finalist (7 banners) are already hanging in the gym.

The cost to do both of these projects will be close to $16,000. 

In order to raise the necessary funds, a five inch black band will be painted under the baffles around the gym and space will be sold for people to place their name as well as graduating years on the black band.  Three inch white vinyl letters will be used for names and graduating years.  Individuals or families can purchase space to recognize graduates, coaches, teachers, administrators or teams.

This form NAME-THAT-GYM sets out the various ways available :

Your name on the wall $150

Additional graduating years: $10 per year ($40 max.) any additional graduating years over four, no charge.

In addition, purchasers can designate the amount paid to add the graduating years to their favorite Einstein parent organization (PTSA, PACE, Boosters, HOF), or to a scholarship fund at the school, or to a department or team or to the project itself.  This is a great opportunity to make a lasting mark on the school not only with your name but with improving the appearance of the gym.

The gym is a unique space as every student spends time in the gym, every school in the county is likely to pass through the gym because of sporting events (volleyball, wrestling and basketball) and is the one space used on a regular basis by the community for youth sports.  It is a real opportunity to show off the school's success and pride and the reason why it is the place to be.

MAKE CREDIT CARD PAYMENT ONLINE!

Remember: You still need to fill out the form   Indicate that you have made an online payment and include the confirmation number.

*The Boys Track and Field Team completed its season a perfect 5-0 in dual meets and captured the Division IV title.  This is the 7th Division title for Einstein varsity sport teams this year which is an all time record.

*On a beautiful warm St. Patrick’s Day, the Boosters along with over 85 Titan athletes, coaches from our 
track/cross country, football, baseball, boys lacrosse, wrestling and 
girls basketball teams as well as dedicated parents, boosters and 
friends of boosters delivered 4,576 bags of mulch to the Einstein community and helped 722 bags sold for pick-up get loaded and hauled away.  The Boosters again 
achieved record sales with 5,298 bags of mulch sold.  The teams earned a little of $3,450 for making 
the deliveries and the Boosters earned around $5,550 to support the 
athletic programs at the school. Of course this success wouldn't be 
possible without the generous support and patience of the Einstein 
community. Boosters truly thank the Einstein community for eagerly supporting this fundraiser 
for the school and then having the patience to endure a Saturday 
morning as we clogged your neighborhoods with trucks and vans delivering 
the mulch.

*The girls swimteam won the Division IV finishing with a 6-1 record and taking first in the divisional meet.  This is the third division title for the Lady Titan swimmers with previous winners in 2010 and 2003.

*The AEHS Booster Club annual mulch sale will take place on March 17.  The proceeds from the sale help support the Einstein athletic program as well as the individual teams that help deliver the mulch (teams earn 75 cents for every bag they deliver and last year we delivered over 4,300 bags).  The Boosters will be taking orders until March 12 for delivery or pickup of 2 cubic foot bags of shredded hardwood mulch. Orders for delivery, $4.25 a bag (15 bag minimum 5 mile radius of school) or pickup $3.75 a bag (pickup order at the school between 9 and 1 on March 17) can be made by going on line at  http://connectedcommunities.us/newthread.php?do=aehsmulch or by completing the attached mulch order form and mailing it to Thomas Giblin at 3102 Homewood Parkway, Kensington MD 20895.  The form is also available on the new Booster website AEHSBoosters.com.  The Boosters can always use volunteers to help with delivery including trucks or transporting athletes to make the deliveries, please contact Thomas Giblin at ktplus4@verizon.net or 301-946-2270 if you can help.

*As reported by swim team parent Cindy Frank. The Titan Women took First Place! in the Division IV meet this past Saturday and the Men placed 3rd for an overall team finish of 2nd Place!!
Yes! Loud, Serious Swimmers having some Fun! Divers twisting through the air! More loud cheering screaming....Okay, everybody calm down, and I will give you the fabulous summary -
The Einstein Swim and Dive team came into this meet with 6 wins and 1 loss, competitive with both Watkins Mill and Clarksburg. With seven schools competing, and each entering three swimmers per race, there were three heats of every event. Einstein consistently had swimmers in the fastest heat of each event.
By the numbers:
Girls Total: 425 points (second place had 405)
Boys Total: 383 points (first place was 416)

2nd Place Team Total: 808 points, (behind Watkins Mill's 821)
Congratulations Titans, and thank you also to the seniors for all their hard work this season - Zeke Gonzalez, Isabel Argoti, Jordan Coyne, Elyse Frank, Alicia Lamkin, Diana Santos, and Marra Tripodi - Yay! (more...)

*Congratulations to the girls' soccer, football, girls' volleyball, cross country, and golf teams for winning the MCPS Sportsmanship Award for the Fall 2011 season!  MCPS presents Sportsmanship Awards in each sport to varsity teams whose spectators and team personnel best exhibit sportsmanship over the course of the season.

*The Titan athletic program has experienced significant success since the school opened in 1962 including 4 state championships, multiple state finalists, many region championships including a six year reign as region champ for Boys Cross Country, and many many division championships.  The attached spreadsheet highlights the success for both girls and boys teams Banners AEHS 1-4-12

It is hoped that this success can be recognized with banners in the gym which would total 43 banners.  Further details are to follow how the community can help make this a reality including additional cosmetic improvements to the gym.

*Nick Simpson was named All-Met Honorable Mention for boys cross country.  This is first All-Met honor for Nick and the first one for the Cross Country in over 20 years.  Congratulations Nick and Coach Da Silva.

*The following players were recognized on the All-County and All-Gazette teams which is the most Einstein has had in 10 years.  Congratulations to these players as well as the coaches and the entire football team.

ALL COUNTY 13 SLOTS-

RYAN FERGUSON-FB ,RYAN FERGUSON-KICKER, RYAN FERGUSON-LB, SEAN LOFTUS-QB, KEITH HOLLISTER-TE, KEITH GAYE-DB,  SHANE WIGMORE-REC, BRIAN AYEH-OL,SEAN REYNOLDS-DL, RENE MOLINARI-OL, RENE MOLINARI-DL, STEPHEN UCHEOMUMU-REC, PETER NGOH-DB

ALL -GAZETTE 9 SLOTS

RYAN FERGUSON-FB, SEAN LOFTUS-QB, KEITH HOLLISTER-TE, KEITH GAYE-DB, SHANE WIGMORE-REC, BRIAN AYEH-OL, RENE MOLINARI-OL, MARCUS TOWNSEND-DB,PETER NGOH-DB

*Another successful Fall Sports Banquet was held on Thursday November 17.  The award ceremony is sponsored by the Booster Club and special thanks to all those who volunteered to help make this a success.  Over 250 students and parents came out to celebrate a successful fall season that included not one, not two and not even three but four division winning teams.  Golf, Boys Cross Country, Field Hockey and Girls Tennis all finished the season atop their division.  The banquet also recognizes the Most Valuable Player, Most Improved Player and Coach's Award for each team.  These winners were as follows: (more...)

*The Einstein girls and boys cross country teams traveled to Parkton, Maryland this past Saturday to compete in the 3A State Cross Country Championship on one of the hardest championship courses on the East Coast.  The results were decidedly mixed.  On the positive side, the girls’ team put together excellent efforts from top to bottom. (more...)

*The girls cross-country team finished in a tie for 4th place at Thursday's Region Meet earning a trip to the 3A State Meet scheduled for Saturday, November 12.  The girls were led by Lauren Logan's 7th place finish, followed by Pauline McMurry (24th), Susana Molina (25th), Halcyon Ruskin (31st), Nora Sands (48th), Gillan Johnson (52nd) and Karen Hernandez (53rd).  The girls qualified for the first time since 2008

*At the 3A West Regional Meet, the boys finished 3rd for the second consecutive year, earning a trip to the State Meet for the fifth consecutive year.  Nick Simpson led the boys with a 5th place finish.  He was followed by Alex Hevey (15th), Rory Lewis (18th), Roberto Andaya (23rd), Ryan Merrell (26th), Ryan Henderson (30th) and Peter Giblin (33rd).

*The Montgomery County Cross Country Championships were held yesterday at the Gaithersburg Farm Park where all 25 county high schools compete to see who is the best in the county. The Einstein Cross Country Teams had another good day. 
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*Despite the dreary rainy weather, Einstein falls sports teams have shone brightly.  Two more fall sports teams have earn division titles; Girls Tennis and Field Hockey. 
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*For the second year in a row, the Einstein Boys Cross Country team won its division title. The boys once again finished a perfect 5-0 in duel meets by beating Blair 15-44 (lower score wins and 15 is the lowest score possible) and Clarksburg 16-45.
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*Luke Simpson started the afternoon for Titans by winning the boys JV race in a time of 19:12.  He was followed by teammate  Roberto Andaya's second place finish.  Freshmen Rory Lewis and Lyle Wilson both ran very well in their debuts on the difficult hills of Hereford finishing 6th and 11th respectively.
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*EHS Golf Team finishes the regular season with 13 wins and 1 loss to claim the Kohut Division Championship.

The team played it's last divisional match of the season on Thursday at Sligo Golf course against Wheaton, Northwood and Blake.
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*The 2011 Golf Team improved their season record to 8 wins and 1 loss with a sweep over Kennedy, Watkins Mill and Northwood in the wind and cold rain at Needwood golf course. The team was led by Junior Sam Coniate's 38. (2 over Par), Sophomore Donald Bushman, Senior Captain Zane Brown and Freshman Noah Simons. Sam Coniate's score of 38 was the best score for a Titan Golfer in the past 8 years. Way to go Sam!

*The Boosters completed 50 sports physicals in just about 1.5 hours this afternoon.  Two nurses, two doctors and 8 parent volunteers.  It has become a fairly well oiled machine.  Keep your eyes and ears open for someone who can take over as Physicals' Chair.  The position comes with 2 official eye charts and Al Solomon's cell number. We'll get him/her indoctrinated during the year-end event.

*The Booster Club is one of several very active parent organizations (PTSA and PACE are two others) that support Einstein High School.  While the Boosters focus is on supporting the athletic programs, we do so with the primary belief that athletics plays a critical roll in keeping our children connected to the school and academically successful.
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*On August 13th, the Boosters sponsored a clean-up of the stadium and the surrounding grounds.  The turn out was quite good as old time Boosters were joined by numerous incoming Freshmen parents to prepare for another successful Titan season.  The concession stand was cleaned and organized which was no easy task given the limit availability of water.  In addition, grills were cleaned, sidewalks edged, gardens weeded, and fences and stands trimmed.  Many thanks for the volunteers who came out to make this a success and endure some not so dry weather.

*The Boosters are once again sponsoring a Fall clean up will be on August 13 at 8 a.m at the stadium.  Okay it is really the summer but it is in preparation of the fall athletic season.  This is a chance to get things ready for another exciting Titan fall season.  There are jobs for everyone from cleaning, to weeding, to edging and trimming.  Come join the fun and sweat and at the end admire your work and enjoy a Booster burger.

*The Boosters again awarded six $1,000 scholarships for Senior athletes.  Three male and three female athletes were selected for this honor.  The winners were Charlie McGrady, Andrew Ceruzzi, Tim Higgins, Nicole Herrin, Alissa Weinman and Jordan Solomon. 
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*The Boosters have created a new award recognizing those athletes who have participated in 3 sports all 4 years at Einstein.  At Senior Awards night the Boosters recognized Andrew Ceruzzi, Milo Johnson and Sam Kaiser as 3 x 4 athletes giving each $50 as token of appreciation for the their commitment and dedication to Einstein.  In addition, at the Spring Sports Banquet sponsored by the Boosters, all athletes who participated in 3 sports for 2010-2011 year were recognized.

*This is one of my favorite messages to send not only because I don't have to beg and plead for folks to buy mulch, or that I no longer have to fret and worry about all the details that go into a successful
mulch sale.
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