4x400 Team; Shemar, Achebe,Nathan & Kenroy along with with Coaches Riley & Russell |
By now most, if not all of you would have heard, seen or read about the success of the Excelsior Eagles and Lady Eagles at the recently concluded 2015 Penn Relays, where the teams made 5 of 6 finals in events competed.
This is significant for a number of reasons, two of which are: the occasion marks the 50th anniversary of the school's first participation at this prestigious and historic event and secondly it is the first time Excelsior is sending a team of girls to Penns. Also not to be lost is that for the first time in decades XLCR made a Championship of America final, as well as winning a Penn Relay shield for the first time since 1967.
All this did not come by happenstance, it is the result of five years of planning, dedication and hard work, by the student-athletes, coaches, managers and school administration. That said, the journey is no where near complete, as there is so much more to be done if we are to regain our place as one of the top track and field schools in the land.
Lady Eagles |
We were also able to attract a number of quality coaches and with their input and the dedication and hard work of the athletes we are well on our way to making our goals a reality. However success not only inspires but attracts more people. We therefore need to prepare for more students wanting to be part of this programme come August/September. More athletes, simply put, translates into the need for more resources. As such planning for next season has already commenced, even though this one is not yet completed.
Age Animo |
We are therefore asking those of you who have been supporting us to please continue to do so. However I want to make a special appeal to those who have been "sitting on the sidelines". To you I say now is the time for you as good "Age" people to come aboard and support your school, support your team. You have seen what focus, dedication, and commitment can do; you have seen what a little success can do, so let's strive for even more. It can be done; it will be done, but we need your assistance to do it.
Instructions for making contributions are listed below.
All contributions go directly and solely to the Excelsior High Track and Field Programme. DASH Athletics is a totally volunteer organization, whose administrative costs are totally absorbed by its members, who are all XLCR past students.
In North America, Hewitt DePass is the contact, address is:
DASH Athletics Group Inc.
P.O. Box 151
Yonkers NY 10710
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A
2195 Central Park Avenue
Yonkers NY 10710
Account #521526611
Routing #021000021
In Jamaica you may make your deposit to:
Account Name: DASH Athletic Foundation
Account Number: 374206060
Bank: National Commercial Bank
Address: Matilda's Corner, 15 Northside Drive, Kingston 6, Jamaica, WI
BIC: JNCBJMKX
Attached pics include: Eagles and Lady Eagles 4x100m Relay Teams and Thank You Card.
Age Animo Forever,
Shaks
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