To communicate tradition and it's values. Ann Leary The seemingly insurmountable streak. David Christmas ABFOM (Acton-Boxborough Friends of Music) will be holding our annual General Meeting on Oct. 18 at 6:00pm (location TBD). Raymond J. Grey Junior High School occupies the facility that, until 1973, was the high school[4], In 1999 multiple fires were set at ABRHS. and George Frost. The ball was tipped twice and fell in Crockers arms before the junior eventually rushed in the icing score. Your guide for Laguna Niguel. Judy Cornwall-Knowles, Margaret Daniels-Laskowski, Diane Daugherty, Karen Erkinnen-Crowell, Alice Foreman, Lois Hall-Pruett, The seemingly insurmountable streak reached 52 wins in all and spanned four seasons starting 20 years ago when the Colonials picked up a road victory over Bridgewater-Raynham. In 2004, Acton-Boxboro cemented its place in history, edging No. Robert Caldwell Barrasso won the Stanley Cup twice, in 1991 and 1992. Larrywas aDCL All-Staras a football, baseball and basketball player. Al Ramos None of us had ever experienced anything like that.. Don Shelley, Carmine Sarno, Following the performances, there will be a short overview of who ABFOM is and what we do! As they huddled behind the hill whose crest served as the entrance to the playing field, Crocker could hear the drums emanating from the marching band over on the practice field. COACH ATHLETES Jason Britton, Noah Roston, Kevin Sharp, BLUE & GOLD AWARD Mr. Johnson, who once took the club members and staff on an excursion to Scotland, worked for 34 years as a dispatcher with the Leominster Department of Public Works, retiring in 2005. Midway through 2003, after we beat Bridgewater-Raynham and Marshfield, we realized we could compete across the state and then once we won that year the papers really started talking about us, Crocker said. Acton and Boxborough are close-knit neighbors about 30 miles west of Boston. We finally put the right team together to tip the scales on this thing.. Rene Beaudoin, Dave Beliveau', Kathy Barton, Patty Brown, Pamela Coles, Inductees are selected from five categories - Athlete, Coach, Administrator, Benefactor and Lifetime Achievement "Blue and Gold Award." [2] Barrasso would later apologize for using vulgar language, although he stood by his sentiments in the interview, stating the year had been very stressful for him. Sitting and meditating on where our country was at, said Abare, who recently moved from Denver to Atlanta, where his wife is a physician. The 9/11 attacks interrupted life across the world. A moment of silence for Mr. Johnson was observed at last weekends MIAA swimming championships. Lou Abare Jeanson, along with his father, Mike,is a member after rushing for more than 3,600 yards to go with 60 touchdowns. and Ken White. (The Colonialsended up with the upper hand over the Lions,however,defeating them in three consecutive Super Bowls from 2002-04.). ATHLETES and Jay Graham. Shawn French, Dave Gardella, Mickey Jeanson, T5dq1.5.docx. ADMINISTRATOR After evening the series, Barrasso caused a furor during the CBC's broadcast when he said during an on-air interview that "I really couldn't give a shit what you people have to say". Tony Ammendolia Acton-Boxborough continued its winning ways after the 2001 season, but that fall remains special to manyplayers, A lot of the kids who played on that team, we had been playing with each other since we were 10 years old; families that we grew up with, Larry Abare said. AB is up second to last in the schedule, but come early and see all the performances! Nominate someone for the next Hall of Fame in 2020! He was drafted by the Buffalo Sabres with the fifth overall pick in 1983. Kenneth Moscone He was a tremendous mentor for young coaches, and talking to him was like a swimming clinic., Foley, who is meet director for the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, added that Mr. Johnson not only understood where his athletes were coming from, but where they wanted to go and that he found the right fit for the kids instead of trying to make them fit into a process.. Billerica Tournament Champions Undefeated - Division III Super Bowl Champion BLUE & GOLD AWARD and Susie Whelan. A-B defeated Haverhill to open the playoffs before heading back to BU, again looking to end its Super Bowl losing streak. 2001 Once they reached the top of the hill to run out for warm ups, the moment hit them all. Join the fun! BLUE & GOLD AWARD Sylvia Beaudoin Hughes This is an event for your new band student to get to know some of the other band members and get some initial exposure to all the exciting things that will be happening in the upcoming week. COACHES 0. Beth Bauer, Michelle Burnce, Noelle Canfield, [5] ABRHS underwent a $40 million renovation and expansion in 2005[6], Last edited on 24 November 2022, at 02:58, Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, "Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - 2019-20 SAT Performance Report - All Students Statewide Report", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Acton-Boxborough_Regional_High_School&oldid=1123503869, This page was last edited on 24 November 2022, at 02:58. Ken Sonner, Paul DiBona and Andrew Cookson. Class of '02- Caroline Clummel, Leigh Crosby, Karen Dean, Sean Leary Ron Portante, Chris Price (ab), Josh Sundberg, Rene Beaudoin Im kind of a quiet guy until I get on a pool deck.. Jim Ludovico, David Garrity and Jon Emerson. Crocker and his Acton-Boxboro football team defeated Concord-Carlisle 19-7 to break Massachusetts mark for consecutive wins with its 41st straight victory. Pam Trainor Larry Spiller, an assistant to Maver in 2001, is part of the Hall fromthe undefeated 94 team. At present, this is the schedule for the day. It has 5,207 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. Lynne Campbell Berard Cavaretta for State Senate Announces New Web Site Focused on Education - Acton, MA - A reminder that we will be hosting Marching Band 101, a training and Q&A session for parents who are new to the ABRHS Marching Band program. Raleigh Beach, Jim Daricek, John Edgar Bob Greenough, Charles Greenough, Bill Harper, I knew what was going on from a news standpoint, recalled Jason Antin, an A-B senior that season,but I didnt really know how it would impact the next weeks, months and years of life as we knew it.. Meeting is August 17th at 07:30 PM in the AB Junior High Band room. Melisa Schofield Bussey '95, Swimming AB School website.. We strive to make positive and meaningful contribuitons to enhance the community and the life of our student-athletes. Mark Ivanov Managers: Bill Grey, George LeGault, Isadore Stearns Judith Hatch,Janice Hill-Ogliovie, COACH/ATHLETE Assistant Coaches: Ray Gallant, Larry Spiller, Chritian Steele-Messanger, Elaine Tuomanen, Acton-Boxborough's Bobby Abare celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter. John Person, Douglas Troy and Richard Wirtenson Coach: Bob Asquith. Mary Ellen Gavin-Trask A-B's string of Super Bowl losses began in1995 and continued for four of the next five years, including close setbacks in 99 to Wakefield (13-7) and Framingham in 2000 (34-26). My son Keith and I are the only two who were on the sidelines for every single one of those games, Maver said. Douglas Bradley, Richard Brooke, Patrick Casey, And our mom, who worked as an accountant, kept all our statistics as athletes more than youd want to know.. ft. 39 Wheeler Dr, Boxborough, MA 01719 $899,995 MLS# 2157328 This beautiful home was crafted for the way you live. After graduating with a physical education degree, he was a physical education teacher and girls basketball coach at Wachusett Regional High School. Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Voter registration forms are also available at public libraries, post offices and City Hall. The second fire, a five-alarm blaze in the school auditorium, seriously damaged the auditorium and forced the evacuation of all 1,300 students and canceled school the following day. Photo by KUNI, (9/23/04-Bridgewater, MA) Acton Boxborough's Bobby Abare hoists teammate and brother Larry Abareas after Larry's touchdown as Bridgewater Raynham was beaten by Acton-Boxborough, 9/23/04. It was a very tumultuous time. Crocker, who spent his sophomore season in 2003 as solely a defensive back, became the teams starting quarterback in 2004. Cindy Rose-Buracynski During his Acton-Boxborough tenure, Jack coached the boys varsity lacrosse team and in the spring of 1987, led his team to an undefeated season and the MIAA Division II State Championship. The Colonial Club, keepers of the flame for 25 years, for the Acton Boxboro Athletic Hall of Fame announces its 13th Class of Inductees. Jeffrey Knox Barrasso grew up in the town of Stow, Massachusetts, playing ice hockey on an outdoor rink. Brian Klimm, Mike Hughes and Ryan Shorey, We thank them, and in turn, we hope that you will visit the following local businesses. COACH Edward Leary Homes similar to 7 Lyons Ln are listed between $300K to $1,488K at an average of $360 per square foot. He was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1988, where he would best be remembered and spend the majority of his career. Acton Boxborough Colonial Club PO Box 574 Acton, Massachusetts 01720, 2002 FOOTBALL TEAM - Undefeated, Super Bowl Champions, 2000 GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY TEAM - Division One State Champions, 1987-1988 Boys Swim Team, Division One State Champions. Class of '03- Kerri Lacari, Molly Lanigan, Lauren Tulp Acton Boxborough Colonial Club PO Box 574 . Class of '01- Caitlin Beresen, Tess Bundy, Lacy Johnson, In 1972, he married Marjorie Temple. The town was wired as the tying number was just three away. He then spent the entire 200001 season out of hockey and returned with the Carolina Hurricanes in time for the 200102 season. Peggy Sexton-Hebert It was a great day, Larry Abare said. Marvin Pave can be reached at marvin.pave@rcn.com. For Sale: 2 beds, 2.5 baths 2689 sq. 2023 www.wickedlocal.com. [6] The team won the Coppa Italia, but refused to join the newly founded Alps Hockey League. Laura Tajima, Jenn Wasserboehr and Jennifer White. To cement relationships. ATHLETES Thomas Barrasso, 1995 There will be performances by the band, chorus, and orchestra! COACHES Josh Henry, Chris Herring,Keith Maver, That was a huge win for us after we lost to Chelmsford, said Hirl, who works for U.S. Bank. BLUE & GOLD AWARD Jan Kapstad Brad Carroll, Mike Abare, Andrew Ruggiero, Hall of Fame & Awards Super Bowl History Quick Links Coaches Corner Hall of Fame Members - Since 1960. In 2012, Barrasso was hired by Metallurg Magnitogorsk of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) as a member of its coaching staff. (092304absc04-staff photo by stuart cahill, saved in Fri/stu home), 12/2/01 - Acton-Boxborough's Bobby Abare, center, is congraturated by Tom Clifford, left, and Mike Deceaser after scoring touchdown in the 2nd half against Wakefield during Div. Larry had a long career in education as a principal and coach at Acton-Boxboro High School. You felt like, in a minuscule way, it was like the Red Sox in 2004 when they got the monkey off their back. . 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