SSFS Soccer: Past

'BEEST SOCCER ALUM UPDATE:
College, USA (Sep '08) -- Track former 'Beests as they partake in their respective college soccer seasons:

Goucher College [Andrew Eden ('04)]
Occidental College [Michael Davis ('05)]
Saint Francis University [Aaron Lewis ('08)]
St. Mary's College of Maryland [Zack Zarker ('06)]
University of Virginia [Chris Agorsor (played w/ SSFS in '04)]

2008 GAZETTE BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW
Olney, MD (Sep '08) -- The 'Beests have once again been singled out among the area smaller private school soccer programs. Click here to read sports reporter Dan Greenberg's article titled, County boys in an endless pursuit for perfection.

'BEESTS RETURN FROM TEAM ISOLATION CAMP
Accident, MD (Aug '08) -- Thanks to the enormous generosity of the Imlay-Kruhm family (Ashton '08), as well as program friends and owners of Camp Deep Creek, Dave & Jody Lattanzi, the week of August 10th-15th served as the sixth annual Men's Varsity Soccer Team Preseason Isolation Camp for participating program members. Click here to see the digital photo album of this unique experience. To learn more about Camp Deep Creek visit their website at www.camp-deepcreek.com.

INTRODUCING MANAGER ESPA LOAIZA ('11)
Sandy Spring, MD (Aug '08) -- Coach Polón is proud to introduce Espa Loaiza ('11) as the squad's new Manager. Espa brings to the program tremendous enthusiasm, commitment and organization, to go along with an exceptionally kind disposition and generous nature. In addition, this rising leader harbors an intrinsic team-first attitude honed through her collaborative experiences as a member of the SSFS Women’s Soccer and Lacrosse Teams, as well as a horseback riding teacher and trainer. Espa's primary responsibilities will include pre and post-game, as well as practice field equipment and sideline, preparations, game-day statistician and timekeeper, maintaining team rosters, monitoring the first-aid kit, as well as serving as liaison, ambassador and hostess for visiting opponents, referees and media sources. To underscore Coach Polón's value of this staff position, the Men's Varsity Soccer Team has only had four Manager's during his thirteen-year tenure: Kelly Mundell ('99), Angelica Cota ('00-'02), Michelle Bennett ('03-'04), and Rachel Stevens ('05-'06). Congratulations Espa! Welcome aboard!

LEADERSHIP TRINITY SET FOR 2008
Sandy Spring, MD (Jun '08) -- Announced at the final session of this winter's SSFS Sunday Soccer, and recently posted on this very homepage, rising senior Chris Jones ('09) will wear the Captain's armband for the 2008 men's varsity soccer campaign. Flanking him on either side, to form a veteran leadership trinity, will be Assistant Captains Sam Schneider ('09) and Luke Savonis ('10). In only three seasons, Sam (2007 All-PVAC 1st Team & 2006 Tournament MVP) already has earned four program records for keepers, including 32 regular season and playoff shutouts. Luke, a rising junior and devoted year-round soccer player, has played in 40 varsity games the past two seasons, registering 36 points on 17 goals and 2 assists as an underclassman. Together this experienced trio and eligible Ring-of-Honor candidates were integral in helping SSFS win the 2006 PVAC League & Tournament Championships. With the full endorsement of the coaching staff and the support of their teammates, this vocal, weathered, and soccer savvy trio is sure to follow in the tradition of standout SSFS Men's Varsity Soccer leaders. Congratulations gentlemen!

A FOND FAREWELL TO THE CLASS OF 2008
Collegetown, USA (May '08) -- The nine departing seniors from this season's 9-4-3 PVAC Semifinalist squad have selected the colleges they'll respectively be attending in the fall of 2008. 2007 Captain Ashton Imlay has chosen to attend Tufts University, recognized among the premier universities in the United States. Assistant Captain Aaron Lewis has selected St. Francis College in Loretto, Pennsylvania, the oldest Franciscan institution of higher learning in the United States, where he is eager to join the Red Flash D-1 soccer team led by Coach Mike Casper out of the Northeast Conference (NEC). Patrick Ma is heading south, to the Piedmont region of North Carolina, choosing Elon University, whom U.S.News & World Report ranks as #2 among southern master's-level universities. Augustus "Gus" May will attend the University of Pittsburgh, an internationally recognized center of learning and research. Tommy Meeks-Teal will enroll at the University of Maryland at Baltimore County, whom the Carnegie Foundation ranks in the category of Research Universities with high research activity. Will Merritt plans to attend Ursinus College, "a star of the first magnitude in the small galaxy of colleges that change lives," says college guide writer Loren Pope. Sam Records has chosen American University, named an Honor Institution by Truman Foundation. Andrew Stowe has enrolled in The College of Wooster, founded in 1866 and nationally recognized for an innovative curriculum that emphasizes independent learning. And J.K. Woo will attend the Georgia Institute of Technology, one of the nation's top research universities. Congratulations to all! We will miss you very much, but you'll always be 'Beests! To see the list of colleges attended by former SSFS Men's Varsity Soccer players over the past decade click here.

2008 HORNING FAMILY LEADERSHIP AWARD
Sandy Spring, MD (May '08) -- Captain Ashton Imlay ('08) was recognized as this year's male recipient of the prestigious all-school Horning Family Leadership Award. Bestowed annually to the top male and female athlete, the Horning Award acknowledges leadership that extends beyond the playing fields, exemplified in one's academic achievement, social contributions, and whose ethic heightens school spirit. Congratulations Ashton! To learn more about the annual Horning Family Leadership Award click here. Furthermore, Ashton was recently recognized as an Academic All-American by US Lacrosse.

ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY (PA) ANNOUNCES MEN'S SOCCER RECRUITING CLASS
Loretto, PA (May '08) -- SSFS senior Assistant Captain and PVAC All-Star Aaron Lewis ('08) was officially introduced as a member of Coach Casper's first recruiting class at St. Francis University. In part, Coach Casper says, "Aaron Lewis is a strong, ball-winning, holding midfielder. He has good feet, can connect and does a lot of things no one gets credit for, but every team needs. Besides being talented, Aaron is one of those guys you just want on your team. He works hard, puts the team first, and does whatever it takes to win." To see St. Francis University's official press release on this year's incoming Red Flash Men's Soccer recruiting class click here. To read the headline published on the Northeast Conference website click here. Congratulations Aaron!

ALUM UPDATE: TOM SADLER ('03)
New Tripoli, PA (May '08) -- Former PVAC All-Star netminder, two-time member of PVAC banner-winning squads ('99 & '00), Ring-of-Honor recipient ('99-'02), and two-year Frostburg University starting keeper Tom Sadler ('03) recently shared the following, "I graduated from Frostburg last spring, and was finishing a few classes I needed for pre-requisites in the fall, including taking my GRE's. I still work in a small PT clinic near the house, up here in New Tripoli, and I got accepted to do my Doctorate (in Physical Therapy) at Widener University in Chester, which is in southwest suburban Philadelphia. I'm still grappling pretty heavily. I made my first sponsored competition this past November, got second place. I still train Boxing and Muay Thai (a thai style of kick boxing), but thats purely for enjoyment of the sport and staying light on my feet." Congratulations, Tom!

ALUM UPDATE: JUSTIN REID ('00)
New Carrollton, MD (May '08) -- 1999 PVAC Champion and Tri-Captain, as well as coveted Ring-of-Honor member ('96-'99), Justin Reid ('00), is the founder of QuickFeet Soccer Training based out of New Carrollton, Maryland. According to their Mission, "QuickFeet Soccer Training has provided professional soccer training to players throughout the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area since 2005. QuickFeet provides an opportunity for youth players of all levels to train to advance to a higher level. Supported by a group of former players with years of College and Professional soccer experience, this unique system will greatly aid players who wish to improve their technical and tactical skills." In his biography, Justin sites Coach Polón among his coaching/training influences: Eduardo Polón, Sandy Spring Friends School: “Hands down a great coach and a great motivator. Year after year he is successful, and he has won many championships. Yet, he does not stress winning, rather he pays tribute to each individual player incorporating discipline, pride, and a will to prepare which helps to improve the team as a whole. He is the most integral part of the discipline/determination aspect of my training and my approach to teaching players how to include these qualities in their game.” To learn more about QuickFeet Soccer Training click here. To see Justin's Player Portrait click here.

ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT PROFILE 2008 WRAPS UP WELL
Sandy Spring, MD (May '08) -- With thirty committed student-athletes, participation in the twelfth annual SSFS Athletic Development Profile proved successful this past week, demonstrating a sincere commitment to themselves and their respective teams. Coach Polón would especially like to acknowledge the participation of those boys registered for soccer this fall. In addition, special thanks to Assistant Coach Robert Mallonee, Trainer Pat Altekruse, and Middle School Boys Soccer Coach Kip Kelley for their assistance. Ultimately, many personal bests were attained as was a wealth of experience! To learn more about the Athletic Development Profile & Records click here.

SSFS FUTBOL WEBSITE GETS NEW LOOK
Sandy Spring, MD (May '08) -- With special thanks to SSFS Director of External Relations, Margaret Rosser, Coach Polón is proud to announce the launch of the new-look Sandy Spring Friends School Men's Varsity Soccer Team website. Upon its inaugural launch in April of 2003, then Captain David "DJ" Jones ('03) said, "This website is yet another pioneering effort forged by this flagship program intended to 1) unify the past with the present, and even the future -- players and parents, alumni and prospective participants alike, 2) preserve the rich history of this revered program by documenting its legacy in a kind of archive and 3) continue to elevate the standard of professionalism with which we've all proudly come to associate this noble endeavor." With the same quality of content and attention-to-detail, this new, modern, sleek, and attractive skin helps elevate the site to the same level of preeminence as the storied program's rich tradition of excellence. Enjoy!

FORMER 'BEEST ASSISTANT RETURNS TO THE PROS
Germantown, MD (Mar '08) -- Former 'Beest Assistant Coach ('02-'04), beloved program friend, and fellow Argentine compatriot of Coach Polón, Walter Tombini, has been named Assistant Coach/Goalkeeper Coach for Real Maryland F.C. The latest expansion team added to the USL Division II Professional Soccer League kicks off its inaugural season April of 2008. Featuring former MLS All-Star and member of DC United, Ronald Cerritos, as well as Dennis Alas, both members of the El Salvador National Soccer Team, Real Maryland F.C. will host its home games at The Maryland Soccerplex. To read Coach Tombini's profile click here. Congratulations Walter!

JONES SET TO CARRY TORCH IN 2008
Sandy Spring, MD (Feb '08) -- Announced at the final session of this winter's 2008 SSFS Sunday Soccer, rising senior Chris Jones ('09) will wear the captain's armband for the 2008 men's varsity soccer campaign. Chris, a resident of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is currently a junior at SSFS. A two-season sportsman and current President (Clerk) of the Sandy Spring Friends School's Student Government (T.O.R.C.H.), Chris is a lifer in the SSFS Soccer program: from Middle School participant to JV apprentice, from Varsity reserve to starter, and now Captain. In 2006 Chris earned his starting role mid-season in what would prove to be a spectacular 15-1-1 PVAC League & Tournament Championship squad. During his first two varsity seasons, Chris's teams amassed an overall regular season and playoff record of 24-5-4 (100 GF & 20 GA). Throughout his tenure, and used primarily in deconstructive roles, Chris has played in 39 of 43 games (preseason, regular season & playoffs), registering 7 points on 2 goals and 3 assists. In preparation for assuming his leadership charge, Chris will serve as a volunteer counselor at this summer's Polón Pride Boys Soccer Camp to be held Monday, July 28th-Friday, August 1st. To learn more about this camp click here. Congratulations Chris!

ST. FRANCIS INKS LEWIS
Olney, MD (Feb. '08) -- In a featured player spotlight story titled, Wildebeest history: St. Francis inks Lewis, Staff Writer, Dan Greenberg, devotes an article to this year's Assistant Captain, Aaron Lewis ('08) in the Wednesday, February 13th, edition of the Gazette newspaper, Olney and surrounding area editions. To read the story click here.

ALUM UPDATE: SIRIUS CHUNG ('99)
Des Moines, IA (Feb '08) -- Former 'Beest international student-athlete from Korea, Sirius "Showtime" Chung ('99), recently contacted Coach Polón and shared some exciting changes in his life in a very fun and loving outreach. "Time is so fast, and Sirius, your 'disciple', who was the best Right Wing that ever lived, got married! My wife is Korean. I met her at Korean university. She chased me all the time (but she's now saying I chased her). We dated for five years and then she came to the US two years ago to study English after graduating from Korean university, so I decided to follow her since there is no one else in this world who would date Showtime. We held our wedding reception at a Korean church in Iowa and I want to settle down and get old just like you. (Editor's note: ugh!) I respect you as a man, friend, coach, and teacher. I hope some day to be able to bring you a Showtime, Jr." Thank you, Sirius, and congratulations! To see Sirius' Player Portrait click here.

LEWIS COMMITS TO ST. FRANCIS UNIVERSITY RED FLASH
Sandy Spring, MD (Jan '08) -- Sandy Spring Friends School’s senior Assistant Captain and PVAC All-Star Aaron Lewis signed a Division One National Letter of Intent to play for St. Francis University in ceremonies at the school on February 6. “Though many of our SSFS students have gone on to play sports at the collegiate level,” Coach Polón noted, “it is a particular honor and privilege to be recruited at the Division One level, and to be recognized in such a formal manner.” Last summer, at age 17, Lewis represented the U.S. Virgin Islands Under-23 National Soccer Team for a 2008 Olympics qualifying match against The Bahamas, in which Aaron played all 90 minutes. Congratulations, Aaron!

2007 ALL-GAZETTE BOYS SOCCER TEAM ANNOUNCED
Olney, MD (Dec. '07) -- SSFS Assistant Captain Aaron Lewis ('08) was named to the 2007 All-Gazette Boys Soccer Second Team (published Wednesday, December 12th). This is quite a deserving feat. It means that the Gazette selecting Sports Staff considers Aaron to be among the top thirty high school soccer players in Montgomery County. Considering there are over thirty high schools comprising some six hundred potential candidates, both public and private, in one of the nation's soccer hotbeds, this is a tremendous recognition for Aaron, as well as SSFS. Bravo! To learn of 'Beests recognized as All-County by competing local newspapers, The Gazette and The Washington Examiner, please visit Hall of Fame or simply click here. To visit Gazette.Net's All-Gazette Teams directly click here.

2007 PVAC ALL-STAR GAME BRINGS SEASON TO FORMAL & FITTING CLOSE
Sandy Spring, MD (Nov. '07) -- A manicured Preuss Field on a crisp, foliage-filled autumnal afternoon served as the perfect backdrop for a fitting finale to the 2007 Men's Varsity Soccer season. Supported by many of their teammates, four deserving 'Beests participated in the celebratory match that finished 2-0 in their favor. Congratulations to this year's All-Stars: 1st Team - Assistant Captain, Aaron Lewis ('08), Captain, Ashton Imlay ('08), & keeper Sam Schneider ('09); Coach's Selection - Augustus May ('08) and Coach's Replacement Selection for Sam Schneider - Sam Records ('08) who earned both assists in the victory. To read the 2007 Post-Season Wrap-up click here. To see a historic archive of All-PVAC 'Beests click here.

2007 SSFS MEN'S ALUMNI VERSUS VARSITY SOCCER GAME
Sandy Spring, MD (Nov. '07) -- Despite a cold-front, over seventy alums, friends, and current students made the pilgrimmage back to SSFS and the coveted Preuss Field for this year's Men's Alumni vs. Varsity Soccer Game. A resounding success, the festive crowd was privileged to witness an all-star-like, offensive display that ended 5-4 in favor of the proud alums. Thanks to all those who came out to make this reunion so special! A special thanks to Mary Mazzuca, in her capacity as Director of Alumni Relations, for her coordinating efforts. To learn more about this annual tradition click here.

2007 MEN'S VARSITY SOCCER BANQUET HONORS 'BEESTS
Sandy Spring, MD (Nov. '07) -- Following their admirable 9-4-3 season and 2007 PVAC Semifinalist campaign, the annual Men's Varsity Soccer Banquet proved to be another memorable and commemorative celebration. Thanks to all 'Beest Boosters, particularly Special Events Co-Coordinators, Janet Adams and Christy Stebbins, as well as Jean and Warren Lewis for creating the spectacular slide show and Christopher Imlay for greeting guests with his marshalling bagpipes, plus all those who helped with set-up and clean-up. Special thanks to Head of School, Dr. Ken Smith, for his attendance. An extra special thanks to AD Steve Powers, whose diligence and attention-to-detail helped give shape to this magical season. To see all the Banquet Honors click here.

TRIBUTE PAID TO SENIORS IN LAST HOME GAME
Sandy Spring, MD (Oct '07) -- "When humans participate in ceremony, they enter a sacred space. Everything outside of that space shrivels in importance." -Sun Bear Upon conclusion of the 'Beests 2007 PVAC Quarterfinal match, this year's senior class was recognized for their outstanding mentoring, devotion, vision and sacrifice: Captain, Ashton Imlay, Assistant Captain, Aaron Lewis, Midfielder/Forward Will Merritt, Defender, Andrew Stowe, Midfielder/Defender, Patrick Ma, Midfielder, Sam Records, Defender, Augustus May, Defender, Tommy Meeks-Teal, and Forward, J.K. Woo. These nine gentlemen-warriors and their respective families have given so much of themselves during their illustrious tenure in our program! Endless thanks!

ALUMNI UPDATE: A LETTER FROM GAVIN MAGUIRE ('02)
Fort Sill, OK (Oct '07) -- "I just completed Basic Officer Leadership Course, Phase II at Ft. Sill, OK. BOLC II is the first major course that Second Lieutenants go to after their commissioning. It involves officers from all branches (e.g., MP, Aviation, Infantry, etc.) and all commissioning sources (ROTC, West Point, and OCS). Some of the training that we went through was combatives, marksmanship (basic, reflexive, convoy and night fire), land navigation, Forward Operating Base, Quick Reaction Force, and Urban-Operations. It exposes officers of all branches to certain procedures and equipment that they will likely see in their future units; act as a training program that unifies all officers; and allow officers to network with and get to know those of different branches and commissioning sources. I was the only Honor Grad in my platoon and one of three in my company. I just got to Ft. Leonard Wood, MO and will start Military Police Officer Basic Course. I'm excited to finally get into the meat and potatoes of 2LT training and I am eager to learn MP-specific skills and procedures. I'll be here, doing MP OBC, until the end of January, after which, I'll be headed to Korea to serve in the 2nd Infantry Division."

FORMER 'BEEST LEADERS STILL LEADING THE CHARGE
College, USA (Oct '07) -- This week saw a pair of former 'Beest teammates and leaders make significant offensive contributions to their respective college team's. The week began with Goucher College Junior Andrew Eden (SSFS '04, Captain) recording an assist in the Gopher's 7-0 non-conference victory over Lancaster Bible College to improve to 6-9-1 overall. To read Goucher College's official press release click here. The next day, on Senior Day nonetheless, and after nearly forty minutes of scoreless play, St. Mary's College of Maryland Senior Trevor Zarker's (SSFS '04, Assistant Captain) penalty kick at 40:39 sparked a Seahawks' offensive explosion, as St. Mary's went on to rout conference opponent Gallaudet College 11-1 to improve to 8-9-0 overall and 5-3-0 in the CAC. To see the Box Score click here. Congratulations gentlemen!

TEAM TRAVELS TO SUPPORT ALUM
Towson, MD (Oct '07) -- On Saturday, October 20th, the 'Beests traveled to Goucher College of Maryland to support former 'Beest Captain and Ring of Honor member, Andrew Eden ('04), and his Gopher's (5-9-1, 1-4-1 Landmark) host Scranton College (8-6-1, 4-3 Landmark) in a Landmark Conference showdown. Andrew started for the Gophers in what would prove to be a tough 0-1 loss to the visiting Royals that ended Goucher's chance at earning one of the four spots in the upcoming Landmark Conference championship tournament. To read the official press release of the match click here. To see the Box Score click here. Special thanks to Andrew and the entire Eden family, especially Erik and Jennifer, for their warm hospitality.

FORMER 'BEEST BETTS HONORED IN NATIVE PANAMA
Panama City, Panama (Oct '07) -- Former 'Beest midfielder Edgar Betts (Fall '96) was recently recognized as a Panamanian Outstanding Youth in the area of Scientific & Technological Research by Panama's Junior International Chamber. There were a total of ten recipients in ten different categories in 2007. Since February of 2006, Edgar has served as the Associate Director for Latin America of the Smart Card Alliance. Edgar is a graduate of Florida State University with a B.A. in Economics and International Affairs. He communicates fluently in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, which allows him to work effectively throughout the region of the Americas. To see Edgar's Player Portrait click here. Congratulations, Edgar!

DAVIS DOING HIS DUTY DEFENDING FOR OXY
Los Angeles, CA (Oct '07) -- Former Beest Captain of the 2004 PVAC Tournament-winning 15-2-1 squad and Ring-of-Honor member Michael Davis ('05) continues to start on defense in, this, his junior season on the Tiger's Men's Varsity Soccer roster of Occidental College in the highly competitive Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference [Overall: 5-7-1 Conference: 4-5-1 (SCIAC)]. Playing against NCAA Division III runner-up and then #5 nationally ranked UC Santa Cruz, 2001 national finalist Redlands, Division III Independent Chapman, NAIA schools Hope International and regional playoff qualifier's Menlo College, plus tough conference opponents, presents Occidental with a formidable schedule. To learn more about the Tiger's program click here or visit the Present portion of this website found along the header above and click on Soccer Links to track the progress of other former 'Beests in their soccer pursuits. To see Michael's SSFS Player Portrait click here. Congratulations, Michael!

TEAM TRAVELS TO SUPPORT ALUMS
St. Mary's City, MD (Oct '07) -- On Saturday, October 13th, the 'Beests traveled to St. Mary's College of Maryland to support SSFS alums and 'Beest Ring of Honor members, Trevor Zarker ('04), Zack Zarker ('06) and Chad Henry ('06), and their Seahawks (7-7-0, 4-3-0 CAC) host Salisbury College (9-4-1, 5-1-0 CAC) in a Capital Athletic Conference showdown. All three 'Beest alums started for the Seahawks in what would prove to be a dramatic come-from-behind, 2-1 golden goal victory for the hosts. Congratulations! To read the official press release of the match click here. Special thanks to Coach Gainey and Assistant Coach Edgar from St. Mary's College of Maryland for their gracious hospitality. The trip was made even more special with the reunion of so many 'Beest Boosters from past and present, including Jim & Chony Henry, Larry Zarker & Susan Braden, Lauri & Irwin Feuerstein, and SSFS alums Sergio ('00) & Amaya Henry ('03), Brendan Spealman ('04), Julie Pollack ('04), and Sophie Silverman ('04).

FORMER 'BEEST PUBLISHED IN THE GLOBALIST
Washington, DC (Oct. '07) -- Former Beest Assistant Captain, champion, Ring-of-Honor member, and current St. Mary's College of Maryland senior and member of the Seahawks' Men's Varsity Soccer Team Trevor Zarker ('04) is working towards a degree in anthropology, focusing an independent study on the collapse of the Anasazi. In May 2007, Trevor completed the Semester in the Rockies program at the National Outdoor Leadership School. In the October 2, 2007 edition of The Globalist: The Power of Global Ideas, Trevor has a story published The American Southwest: The Land of the Anasazi. To read the story click here. To read Trevor's biography click here. Congratulations Trevor! To see Trevor's Player Protrait click here.

HENRY TALLIES AGAIN FOR SEAHAWKS
St. Mary's City, MD (Oct. '07) -- With three former 'Beests starting, St. Mary's College of Maryland Men's Soccer Team defeated Hood College 3-1 in conference play. Chad Henry (SSFS '06) scored the games second goal, which would ultimately prove to be the game winner. Brothers Trevor and Zack Zarker (SSFS '04 & '06 respectively) also started for the Seahawks who improved to 5-6 overall and 3-2 in the Capital Athletic Conference (CAC), earning their third consecutive victory. To read the full story from St. Mary's College of Maryland click here. To see the official Box Score click here. Congratulations gentlemen! To see Chad's SSFS Player Portrait click here. To see Trevor's SSFS Player Portrait click here. To see Zack's SSFS Player Portrait click here.

LEWIS: SOCCER 'BEEST
Olney, MD (Oct. '07) -- In a featured player spotlight story titled, Lewis: soccer ’Beest - Sandy Spring Friends senior played in 2008 Olympic qualifier, Staff Writer, Dan Greenberg, devotes an article to this year's Assistant Captain, Aaron Lewis ('08) in the Wednesday, October 3rd, edition of the Gazette newspaper, Olney and surrounding area editions. To read the story click here.

HEIGHTS, SANDY SPRING CRUISE THE NIL
Olney, MD (Oct. '07) -- In game profile story titled, Heights, Sandy Spring cruise the nil: Cavaliers, Wildebeest play to scoreless boys soccer tie, Staff Writer, Dan Greenberg, devotes an article to this year's 'Beests recent showdown with The Heights in the Wednesday, September 26th, edition of the Gazette newspaper, Olney and surrounding area editions. To read the story click here.

'BEESTS FEATURED IN GAZETTE
Olney, MD (Sep. '07) -- Staff Writer, Dan Greenberg, devotes an article to this year's 'Beests, the challenges before them, and the program's history of excellence in the Wednesday, September 26th, edition of the Gazette newspaper, Olney and surrounding area editions. To read the story click here.

CHRIS AGORSOR IN THE SUN
Baltimore, MD (Sep '07) -- SSFS Single-Season Points record holder, Chris Agorsor (87 points on 33 goals and 21 assists in 21 games in 2004) is featured in a September 19th, 2007 Baltimore Sun sports cover story titled, Agorsor may be on fast track to pro soccer. To read the story click here. The 2006 NSCAA All-American and Maryland Player of the Year transferred in 2005 from SSFS to nationally ranked McDonogh High School, where he joined his Baltimore Casa Mia Bays club coach. To see Chris' SSFS Player Portrait click here.

'BEESTS TAKE SECOND AT HOPE INVITATIONAL
Potomac, MD (Sep '07) -- For the fourth consecutive season the 'Beests earned the privilege of playing in the championship match of the Francisco Hope Tournament on Saturday, September 8th, in search of their fourth invitational title. Following a tightly contested first half, MAC hosts, St. Andrew's Episcopal, playing an inspired second half on an extra day's rest, rightfully earned the trophy with a 3-0 win. As Runner-Ups, four Beests were recognized as Tournament All-Stars (from left to right): Captain Ashton Imlay ('08), Keeper Sam Schneider ('09), Assistant Captain Aaron Lewis ('08), and Marking Back Augustus May ('08). Congratulations to the Beests, as well as to the Lions of St. Andrew's!

ZARKER & HENRY LEAD ST. MARY'S TO VICTORY
St. Mary's City, MD (Sep '07) -- Chad Henry (SSFS '06) scored and Trevor Zarker (SSFS '04) earned the game-winning assist in a St. Mary's College of Maryland 2-1 Capital Athletic Conference victory over Marymount (Va.) University, snapping a two-game losing streak. To read the full story from St. Mary's College of Maryland click here. To see the official Box Score click here. In addition, Trevor's younger brother and St. Mary's College of Maryland defender Zack Zarker (SSFS '06) has started all four matches of this early fall season for the Seahawks. Congratulations gentlemen! To see Chad's SSFS Player Portrait click here. To see Trevor's SSFS Player Portrait click here. To see Zack's SSFS Player Portrait click here.

EDEN SCORES ONE DAY & ASSISTS ON ANOTHER FOR GOPHERS
Towson, MD (Sep '07) -- Goucher College Men's Soccer spotted Penn St.-Berks a 1-0 advantage, but wrested the lead from the Nittany Lions in the 24th minute of play and then pulled away for a 5-1 victory that allowed the Gophers to conclude the Goucher College Soccer Classic with a 2-0 record. Former Beest captain, champion, Ring-of-Honor member, and current Goucher College junior and Co-Captain Andrew Eden ('04) scored an unassisted goal to widen the lead to 4-1. To read the full story from Goucher College click here. To see the official Box Score click here. In Goucher's next match, Andrew earned an assist to tie the match at 2-2, though the Gophers would ultimately fall to the Grove City Wolverines 2-3 in their opening round match of the Messiah College Soccer Classic. To read the full story from Goucher College click here. Congratulations Andrew! To see Andrew's SSFS Player Portrait click here.

2007 GAZETTE BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW
Olney, MD (Aug '07) -- The Beests have once again been singled out among the area smaller private school soccer programs. Click here and scroll towards the bottom to read sports reporter Dan Greenberg's article titled, Boys soccer scene has some change to spare.

CHRIS AGORSOR: UVA OR ENGLAND?
Baltimore, MD (Aug '07) -- SSFS Single-Season Points record holder, Chris Agorsor (87 points on 33 goals and 21 assists in 21 games in 2004) finds himself with an enviable dilemma. The 2006 NSCAA All-American and Maryland Player of the Year, who transferred in 2005 from SSFS to nationally ranked McDonogh High School, where he joined his Baltimore Casa Mia Bays club coach, apparently has received contract offers to play for Tottenham Hotspur of England's Barclays Premier League (1st Division) and Queens Park Rangers of England's Coca-Cola Football League Championship (2nd Division). However, according to reports, Chris plans on finishing this forthcoming school year at McDonogh, where he will graduate one year early. Recently added to the US U-18 Men's National Team player pool coached by George Gelnovach, and Men's Coach at the University of Virginia, previously this year Chris announced his commitment to play soccer at UVA next fall. According to his club and varsity coach, Chris is currently still weighing his options. Best wishes and congratulations Chris! To read the Baltimore Sun's story, click here and scroll down to Soccer: McDonogh's Agorsor may play in England. To see the 2007 Player Pool for the US U-18 Men's National Team click here.

LEWIS CALLED INTO US VIRGIN ISLANDS U-23 NATIONAL TEAM
Nassau, Bahamas (Aug ’07) – 2007 Assistant Captain and two-time PVAC All-Star Aaron Lewis ('08) has been called into the US Virgin Islands U-23 National Team for a 2008 Pre-Olympic qualifying round robin tournament consisting of the US Virgin Islands (pop.109,000), the British Virgin Islands (pop.23,000), and the host nation, the Bahamas (pop.300,000). The Caribbean-based tournament will take place in Nassau between August 31st and September 4th. At seventeen years old, Aaron is among the youngest on the twenty-nine man roster, which consists of 19 island residents and 10 expatriots living in the continental United States who are being flown in by the USVI Soccer Federation, and who are eligible by a parent’s birthright, including college players from Brown University, Howard University, and Morehouse College. Founded in 1992, and formerly affiliated with FIFA’s governing body in 1998, the US Virgin Islands pertains to the CONCACAF (the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football). To learn more about the USVI Soccer Federation, visit FIFA’s official homepage by clicking here. Congratulations, Aaron!

HENRY TALLIES TWICE FOR SEAHAWKS ON EUROPEAN TOUR
Great Britain (Aug '07) -- St. Mary's College of Maryland forward sophomore Chad Henry (SSFS '06) scored twice while on a preseason overseas tour of Great Britain with the Seahawks. Between Scotland and England, St, Mary's played four games over ten days, finishing their tour unbeaten, albeit with three draws (1-0-3): Curson Ashton (1-0), Queens Park FC (3-3), Heywood St. James (2-2) & Bamber Bridge (2-2). Chad scored against Queens Park FC and Bamber Bridge. Congratulations Chad! To read the latest headlines and travel blog posted on the St. Mary's College of Maryland's Athletics Department click here. A prestigious Beest Ring-of-Honor member, Chad holds several program records at Sandy Spring Friends School, including Career Points (201 on 82 goals and 37 assists) and Single Season Goals (37 in 22 games in 2005). To learn more about Beest program records visit Hall of Fame. In addition, Chad is joined by two other 'Beests on the Seahawks' roster, brothers Trevor ('04) and Zack Zarker ('06). Best wishes this season!

BEESTS RETURN FROM TEAM ISOLATION CAMP
Accident, MD (Aug '07) -- Thanks to the enormous generosity of the Imlay-Kruhm family (Ashton '08), as well as program friends and owners of Camp Deep Creek, Ron & Joanne Windle, the week of August 12th-17th served as the fifth annual Men's Varsity Soccer preseason concentration trip and isolation camp for participating program members. Click here to see the digital photo album of this unique experience. To learn more about Camp Deep Creek visit their website at www.camp-deepcreek.com.

MEN'S VARSITY SOCCER ANNOUNCES 2007 SCHEDULE
Sandy Spring, MD (Aug '07) -- SSFS AD Steve Powers and Coach Polón are proud to release the men's varsity soccer schedule for the 2007 fall campaign. Aside from its traditional conference foes, the Beests, who won the 2006 PVAC League & Tournament Championships, will round its schedule out by facing ten out-of-conference opponents, including Our Lady of Good Counsel, Sidwell Friends, Georgetown Day, Maret, The Heights, Seton and Class 4a Blake High School. Click here to see the 2007 Schedule.

CIRCLE OF LIFE: KIP KELLEY RETURNS TO SSFS FOR 2007-2008
Sandy Spring, MD (Jun '07) -- Former Beest defender, Ring-of-Honor recipient ('98-'01), and member of the back-to-back PVAC banner-winning squads of 1999 and 2000, two-time Captain Kip Kelley ('02) will be returning to SSFS in a full-time capacity as a Middle School Spanish Teacher for the 2007-2008 academic year. A recent graduate, standout student-athlete, and captain of the Men's Soccer Team of Grinnell College in Iowa, specializing in Spanish and Education, Kip recently completed a successful three-week stint at SSFS teaching one section of Spanish 1 in the Upper School in February as part of an extended teacher absence. In addition, Kip has been named Head Coach of the Boys Middle School "A" Soccer Team this fall, and will also serve as a member of the Residential Hall Staff, affording him the desired opportunity to work with middle and upper school students alike on a daily basis. Furthermore, Kip will serve as a volunteer Assistant Coach for the Men's Varsity Soccer Team, including attending the team's Isolation Camp later this summer. The program's most prestigious honor, The Kip Kelley Gentleman-Warrior Award, helps illustrate the work ethic and moral fiber Kip is sure to bring to the campus. Congratulations Kip and welcome home!

2007 HORNING FAMILY LEADERSHIP AWARD
Sandy Spring, MD (Jun '07) -- Senior defender Andrew Klontz ('07) was recognized as this year's male recipient of the prestigious all-school Horning Family Leadership Award. Bestowed annually to the top male and female athlete, the Horning Award acknowledges leadership that extends beyond the playing fields, exemplified in one's academic achievement, social contributions, and whose ethic heightens school spirit. Congratulations Andrew! To learn more about the annual Horning Family Leadership Award click here. Furthermore, Andrew has signed a National Letter of Intent to play Division I lacrosse at Ohio State University.

ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT PROFILE 2007 WRAPS UP WELL
Sandy Spring, MD (May '07) -- With nearly fifty committed student-athletes, participation in the eleventh annual SSFS Athletic Development Profile proved very successful this past week, demonstrating a sincere commitment to themselves and their respective teams. Coach Polón would especially like to acknowledge the participation of those boys registered for soccer this fall, including all returning varsity players, plus rising ninth graders John McEwan ('11), Jeremy Halle ('11), Griffin Bleecker ('11), Reed Milbrath ('11), and Jacob Pleasure ('11), as well as other Athletic Development Profile newcomers, Zheng Wang ('09), Matt Ross ('09), and Zach Jamieson ('10). In addition, special thanks to Assistant Coach Robert Mallonee, Trainer Pat Altekruse, and Keelin O'Donoghue ('09) for their assistance. Congratulations to rising sophomore Madison Stebbins ('10) who broke two school records: Maximum Push-ups in a Minute (99) and Maximum Sit-ups in a Minute (103). Ultimately, many personal bests were attained as was a wealth of experience! To learn more about the Athletic Development Profile & Records click here.

ALUM UPDATE: ROBBY REIDER ('03) & THE SPOTLIGHT
Rock 'n Roll, USA (May '07) -- 2002 Beest Assistant Captain, 2000 PVAC Champion, former midfielder, and soon-to-be graduate of Bowdoin College Robby Reider (’03), and his rock band The Spotlight celebrate the release of Slug Love (05/15/07) on the Indie label Emerald Moon Records, available on iTunes upon release. Slug Love is now available to pre-order on www.smartpunk.com. Once there, go to the search function on the left side and type in The Spotlight. Also available is The Spotlight's 2005 release, Start Taking Chances, featuring the single Briggs Chaney. In support of Slug Love, The Spotlight, 2006 Semifinalists in mtvU's Best Music On Campus contest, will kick-off their tour on April 29th in Baltimore, visiting Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Illinois, Ohio and Washington, DC along the way. To learn more about The Spotlight and where to catch them this summer, as well as hear three great tracks from Slug Love, including the rockin' single Constance, visit their website by clicking here. Congratulations Robby!

A FOND FAREWELL TO THE CLASS OF 2007
Collegetown, USA (May '07) -- The six departing seniors from this season's 15-1-1 PVAC League & Tournament-winning squad have selected the colleges they'll respectively be attending in the fall of 2007. 2006 Captain Kyle Cassidy has chosen to attend Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York, recently named by Newsweek as one of America’s “25 New Ivies,” where he anticipates playing Division III soccer in the Liberty League under former New York Cosmos player and New England Revolution Assistant Coach Ron McEachen. Assistant Captain Ethan Price-Chu has selected Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, another Newsweek pick among the “25 New Ivies,” where he is eager to join the Polar Bears' eleven-year winning soccer tradition led by Coach Fran O'Leary out of the highly competitive NESCAC. Christopher Davis is heading north, to still another of Newsweek's “25 New Ivies,” choosing to become a Wolverine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Soon to be Buckeyes, Andrew Klontz and Matthew Ripley have committed to The Ohio State University, where Andrew has signed a National Letter of Intent to play Division I lacrosse and Matthew has been admitted to the Honors & Scholars Program. In addition, two-year Manager and future Terrapin Rachel Stevens will attend the University of Maryland at College Park in the fall. Congratulations to all! We will miss you very much, but you'll always be 'Beests! To see the list of colleges attended by former SSFS Men's Varsity Soccer players over the past decade click here.

ALUM UPDATE: STEVEN MATTHEWS ('06)
Blacksburg, VA (May '07) -- Former Captain, three-time PVAC Champion, and current Virginia Tech undergrad, Steven Matthews (’06), has granted Coach Polón permission to share a personal tale, which in spite of its sadness is a story worth telling. "I am pretty good friends with a girl here at Virginia Tech named Heather. Her roommate, Emily, was killed in her dorm room on April 16th. Heather had returned from Tabernacle, New Jersey, her hometown, the night before the events, at 1:00am. Instead of going back to her dorm, she decided to stay at a friend's house for the night (a decision that proved to save her life). Her roommate, Emily, also stayed with a friend that night, but she was dropped back off at the dorm that morning a few minutes after 7:00am. She was murdered several minutes later by the now notorious Virginia Tech assailant in what would tragically prove to be the start of this campus nightmare. Heather returned to her room just twenty minutes later to find detectives and crime scene investigators, who later informed her that her roommate had been killed. Had my friend, Heather, chosen to stay in her room, she would undoubtedly not be here today. As odd as it may sound, I may not have even begun to appreciate life fully until this terrible event, which has now taught me just how precious it is. Although exceptionally negative and undoubtedly horrific, it has taught me a great deal about the sensitivity of life, and has most likely turned me, and many others, into a better person." SSFS has four graduates currently attending Virginia Tech. We were all relieved to learn of their physical safety and immediate well-being. Our thoughts and prayers remain with them and all those affected by this horrific tragedy. Knowing the exceptional character of these fine SSFS graduates, comfort can be found in knowing that they are serving as pillars of strength and support for those in most need within their Virginia Tech community.

LEWIS EARNS ARMBAND AS RIGHT HAND MAN
Sandy Spring , MD (Apr ’07) – The 2007 Men's Varsity Soccer Team continues excitingly to take shape. Having previously announced Ashton Imlay (’08) as Captain and Keelin O’Donoghue (’09) as Manager, Coach Polón invites the community to congratulate rising senior midfielder, Aaron Lewis (’08) for being named Assistant Captain to this fall’s men’s varsity soccer campaign. This two-time PVAC All-Star and eligible program Ring of Honor candidate made his varsity debut as a mere 8th grader. Since, he has earned not only the respect of both his teammates and his opponents through his selfless sacrifice, program loyalty, and lionhearted approach to the game, but also the recent admiration of a plethora of competing Division I and III collegiate programs. Not surprisingly, Aaron was recently named Co-Captain of the highly regarded Bethesda Mavericks. Ultimately, it has been Aaron's commitment off the field this year --in the classroom -- that was the final determining factor, proving his mettle beyond the ball. In addition, and alongside 2007 Captain Ashton Imlay, Aaron will further his leadership skills by serving as a volunteer counselor at this summer's Polón Pride Boys Soccer Camp to be held Monday, July 30th-Friday, August 3rd. To learn more about this camp click here. Congratulations Aaron!

EDEN EARNS CAPTAINCY AT GOUCHER COLLEGE
Baltimore, MD (Apr '07) -- Former Beest captain, champion, Ring-of-Honor member, and rising Goucher College junior Andrew Eden ('04) has been named a Tri-Captain for the 2007 Gopher's Soccer Team. The need for good leadership will be at a premium as Goucher College departs their previous conference, the Capital Athletic Conference, and enters the newly formed Landmark Conference in its inaugural 2007-2008 season. Conference members include The Catholic University of America (Washington, DC), Drew University (Madison, NJ), Goucher College (Baltimore, MD), Juniata College (Huntingdon, PA), Moravian College (Bethlehem, PA), Susquehanna University (Selinsgrove, PA), and the United States Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, NY). Andrew is excited to accept the privilege and challenge of helping guide his teammates from their recent 2006 campaign [Overall: 9-9-0 Conference: 3-6-0 (CAC)]. Congratulations Andrew! To see Andrew's SSFS Player Portrait click here.

MANY TEACH, FEW INSPIRE
Austin, TX (Apr '07) -- With special thanks to Christopher Davis ('07), Coach Polón's biography will be published, once again, as a Multiple Year Honoree in the eleventh edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2006-2007, which will be available this September, along with a press release sent to the major Maryland newspapers. This student-nominated honor is intended "to celebrate the achievement of America's best teachers with dignity and honor" for "continued ability and dedication in making a significant impact and difference in the lives of students." To learn more about Who's Who Among America's Teachers click here.

"THE SHERIFF" COMES TO TOWN IN 2007
Sandy Spring, MD (Apr '07) -- Announced at the 2006 post-season banquet in November, rising senior Ashton "The Sheriff" Imlay ('08) will wear the captain's armband for the 2007 men's varsity soccer campaign. Ashton, a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, is currently a junior at SSFS. A year-round soccer player, two-season sportsman, aspiring Eagle Scout, and eligible program Ring of Honor candidate, Ashton served as Assistant Captain to last season's 15-1-1 PVAC League & Tournament Championship squad. During his first three seasons, Ashton's teams amassed an overall regular season and playoff record of 48-3-2. Throughout his tenure, Ashton has played in 63 of 66 games (preseason, regular season & playoffs), registering 12 points on 3 goals and 6 assists as the program’s longstanding, PVAC 1st Team All-Star sweeper. In preparation for assuming his leadership charge, once again Ashton will serve as a volunteer counselor at this summer's Polón Pride Boys Soccer Camp to be held Monday, July 30th-Friday, August 3rd. To learn more about this camp click here. Congratulations Ashton!

ALUMNI UPDATE: A LETTER FROM GAVIN MAGUIRE ('02)
Hagerstown, MD (Mar '07) -- "March 21st, 2007 marks the one year anniversary of my life-changing traumatic brain injury. This year has been the most challenging of my admittedly short life but, given the severity of my injury, I have been blessed with an amazing recovery. I am currently working towards my Masters degree and am on track to commission into the Army as a Military Police Officer this May. On this, the first, anniversary, I would like to reiterate my appreciation for what you have done for me over the past year. Because of this experience, I have come to realize the power of prayer and the value of the personal support that both my parents and I received from the community. I credit the help and encouragement you have given me, at the various stages of my recovery, as the biggest reason I am where I am now. I just hope that I can take what I have learned through this ordeal to better serve my future soldiers and to better support my friends and family when they are faced with similarly great challenges, just as my friends and family have collectively supported me during this challenge. Sincerely, Gavin"

SSFS KEEPER SAM SCHNEIDER ('09) ACCEPTED TO ANTC
Suffield, CT (Mar '07) -- Rising junior, All-Star netminder, Sam Schneider ('09), has been invited to the prestigious 2007 Advanced National Training Center (ANTC) to be held from June 23-28 at Suffield Academy in Suffield, Connecticut. This opportunity is offered by the renowned Anthony "Tony" DiCicco, former US Women's National Team Coach and professional goalkeeper himself. The Advanced National Training Center is part of the famous SoccerPlus Goalkeeper School. The unique curriculum provides those selected with top Directors familiar in the latest custom training methods. The ANTC staff are assigned groups of just six hand-picked students, creating an unbelievable student to staff ratio. To learn more about the various programs offered by SoccerPlus Goalkeeper School click here. Congratulations Sam!

INTRODUCING MANAGER KEELIN O'DONOGHUE ('09)
Sandy Spring, MD (Mar '07) -- The 2007 Men's Varsity Soccer Team continues excitingly to take shape. Coach Polón is proud to introduce Keelin O'Donoghue ('09) as the squad's new Manager. Keelin brings to the program tremendous enthusiasm, commitment and organization, to go along with an exceptionally kind disposition and generous nature. In addition, this rising leader harbors an intrinsic team-first attitude honed through her collaborative experiences as a member of the Softball and Cross Country Teams, as well as the school newspaper. Keelin's primary responsibilities will include pre and post-game, as well as practice field equipment and sideline, preparations, game-day statistician and timekeeper, maintaining team rosters, monitoring the first-aid kit, occasional media relations related to reporting scores to local press, as well as serving as liaison, ambassador and hostess for visiting opponents and referees. To underscore Coach Polón's value of this staff position, the Men's Varsity Soccer Team has only had four Manager's during his twelve-year tenure: Kelly Mundell ('99), Angelica Cota ('00-'02), Michelle Bennett ('03-'04), and Rachel Stevens ('05-'06). Congratulations Keelin! Welcome aboard!

ALUM UPDATE: KIP KELLEY ('02)
Sandy Spring, MD (Feb 07) -- Former Beest defender, Ring-of-Honor recipient ('98-'01), and member of the back-to-back PVAC banner-winning squads of 1999 and 2000, two-time Captain Kip Kelley ('02) will be returning to SSFS in a substitute-teaching capacity. A recent graduate and standout student-athlete of Grinnell College in Iowa specializing in Spanish and Education, and having just completed his student teaching this past November, Kip has been contracted by SSFS to teach one section of Spanish 1 in the Upper School for three weeks in February as part of an extended teacher absence. Congratulations Kip and welcome home!

ALUM UPDATE: JONATHAN MORT ('02)
Chestertown, MD (Jan '07) -- Former 'Beest keeper for the 2000 PVAC champions, Jonathan Mort ('02) has his artwork currently on display at the Carla Massoni Gallery in Chestertown, Maryland. The Next Generation is a show featuring the work of 13 young artists. The show opened on Saturday, January 13th, with a reception to meet the artists, and runs until February 10th. A portraitist and painter, Jonathan has dozens of commissions to his credit and an impressive roster of private collectors for his landscape paintings. He received a BA degree from Franklin and Marshall College with a major in Art and a minor in Classical Archeology and Ancient History. He is currently living in Providence, RI, where he has been studying Architecture at the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Jonathan expects to return to the Greater Washington area in the near future to start a MFA program. Click here to learn more about The Next Generation exhibit, as well as the Carla Massoni Gallery. Congratulations Jonathan!

2006 ALL-GAZETTE BOYS SOCCER TEAM ANNOUNCED
Olney, MD (Dec. '06) -- SSFS Captain & Career Goals Leader (84) Kyle Cassidy ('07) was named to the 2006 All-Gazette Boys Soccer Second Team, while Assistant Captain & Career Assists Co-Leader (51) Ethan Price-Chu ('07) was selected to the Honorable Mention Team (published Wednesday, December 7th). This is quite a deserving feat. It means that the Gazette selecting Sports Staff consider Kyle and Ethan to be among the top thirty-nine high school soccer players in Montgomery County. Considering there are over thirty high schools comprising some six hundred potential candidates, both public and private, in one of the nation's soccer hotbeds, this is a tremendous recognition for both Kyle and Ethan, as well as SSFS. Bravo! To learn of Beests recognized as All-County by competing local newspapers, The Gazette and The Washington Examiner, please visit Hall of Fame or simply click here. To visit Gazette.Net's All-Gazette Teams directly click here.

2006 SSFS MEN'S ALUMNI VERSUS VARSITY SOCCER GAME
Sandy Spring, MD (Nov. '06) -- With welcome and unseasonably-warm weather, over seventy alums, friends, and current students made the pilgrimmage back to SSFS and the coveted Preuss Field for this year's Men's Alumni vs. Varsity Soccer Game. A resounding success, the festive crowd was privileged to witness an all-star-like, offensive display that ended 7-6 in favor of the proud alums, and in dramatic fashion, with an injury-time, game-winning goal. Thanks to all those who came out to make this reunion so special! To learn more about this annual tradition click here.

2006 PVAC ALL-STAR GAME BRINGS SEASON TO FORMAL & FITTING CLOSE
Sandy Spring, MD (Nov. '06) -- A manicured Preuss Field on a beautiful, foliage-filled autumnal afternoon served as the perfect backdrop for a fitting finale to the 2006 Men's Varsity Soccer season. Supported by their teammates, eight champion Beests participated in the celebratory match that finished drawn 0-0. Congratulations to this year's All-Stars: 1st Team - Captain, Kyle Cassidy ('07), Assistant Captain, Ethan Price-Chu ('07), Ashton Imlay ('08) & Sam Schneider ('08); 2nd Team - Aaron Lewis ('08) & Christopher Davis ('07); Coach's Selection - Sam Records ('08). To read the 2006 Post-Season Wrap-up click here. To see a historic archive of All-PVAC Beests click here.

2006 MEN'S VARSITY SOCCER BANQUET HONORS BEESTS
Sandy Spring, MD (Nov. '06) -- Still basking in the afterglow of their 15-1-1 2006 season, which included claiming a fourth pair of PVAC League and Tournament Championships, the annual Men's Varsity Soccer Banquet proved to be another memorable and commemorative celebration. Thanks to all Beest Boosters, particularly Special Events Co-Coordinators, Ann Tran and Mary VonDrehle, as well as Ruth Price for providing the flower center pieces. Special thanks to Head of School, Ken Smith, Athletic Director, Steve Powers, and former Beest Goalkeeper Tony "Tano" Busalacchi ('06) for their attendance. An extra special thanks to Steve, whose diligence and attention-to-detail helped give championship shape to this magical season. To see all the Banquet Honors click here.

ZARKER SCORES OFF HENRY ASSIST
St. Mary's City, MD (Oct '06) -- On Wednesday, October 25th, Catholic University (3-10-3, 1-5-2 CAC) traveled to St. Mary's College of Maryland (6-9-2, 5-2-1 CAC) in a Capital Athletic Conference showdown. SSFS alums and Beest Ring of Honor members, Trevor Zarker ('04) and Chad Henry ('06), combined to open the scoring at 65:19 of the second half in what would prove to be a 1-1 double-overtime draw. The goal was Trevor's first of the season. It was Chad's first collegiate assist. Congratulations gentlemen! To read the full press release from St. Mary's College of Maryland click here. Trevor, Chad and Zack Zarker ('06) and their #3-seeded Seahawks return to action on Sunday, October 29th, when they host Andrew Eden's ('04) #6-seed Goucher Gophers in the first round of the CAC tournament. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. Best wishes to all four former Beests!

PVAC REGULAR-SEASON SCHEDULE IS A 'BEEST
Olney, MD (Oct '06) -- Staff Writer, Dan Greenberg, addresses the Beests most recent PVAC Regular Season Championship in the Wednesday, October 18th, edition of the Gazette newspaper, Olney and surrounding area editions. Click here to read the full story.

TEAM TRAVELS TO SUPPORT ALUMS
St. Mary's City, MD (Oct '06) -- On Saturday, October 14th, the Beests traveled to St. Mary's College of Maryland to support SSFS alums and Beest Ring of Honor members, Trevor Zarker ('04), Zack Zarker ('06) and Chad Henry ('06), and their Seahawks (5-7-0, 4-2-0 CAC) host Andrew Eden ('04), and his Gophers from Goucher College (7-7-0, 2-4-0 CAC) in a Capital Athletic Conference showdown. All four Beest alums earned significant playing minutes, including starts for Trevor, Zack and Chad. In fact, Chad opened the scoring to make it 1-0 Seahawks. Goucher responded with back-to-back first half goals to make it 2-1 Gophers. That lead lasted late into the second half until St. Mary's tied it up with seven minutes in regulation time. The match ended 3-2 in dramatic fashion, late in double overtime, in favor of the host Seahawks. Congratulations to all four! Click on the following college links to learn more about the match from the perspective of each program: Goucher College and/or St. Mary's College of Maryland. Special thanks to both programs for their gracious hospitality, particularly to Coach Gainey and Assistant Coach Edgar from St. Mary's College of Maryland and Coach Dunda of Goucher College. The trip was made even more special with the reunion of so many Beest Boosters from past and present, including Jim & Chony Henry, Larry Zarker & Susan Braden, Erik & Jan Eden, Lauri & Margi Feuerstein, Jean & Warren Lewis, along with David Chu & Ruth Price.

EDEN RECORDS FIRST COLLEGIATE GOAL AND ASSIST
Baltimore, MD (Oct. '06) -- In what proved to be an emphatic 10-0 win by the host Gophers (7-6-0) over Lancaster Bible (2-11-1) at Beldon Field, former Beest captain, champion, Ring-of-Honor member, and current Goucher College sophomore Andrew Eden ('04) scored his first collegiate goal on one-for-one shooting to make it 3-0 at 24:40 of the first half. Andrew went on to assist on Goucher's sixth tally at 49:15. Congratulations Andrew! To read the full story from Goucher College click here. To see the official Box Score click here. To see Andrew's SSFS Player Portrait click here.

HENRY NETS GAME WINNER WITH FIRST COLLEGIATE GOAL
St. Mary's City, MD (Oct '06) -- In a 1-0 Capital Athletic Conference (CAC) men’s soccer victory over Hood College on Monday, October 2nd, and after a scoreless first half of play, the Seahawks took the lead, 1-0, on what would prove to be the game-winning goal by freshman forward Chad Henry ('06) in the 81st minute. With the win, the Seahawks improve to 3-6-0 overall and 2-2 in the conference. Congratulations Chad! To read the press release click here. A prestigious Beest Ring-of-Honor member, Chad holds several program records at Sandy Spring Friends School, including Career Goals (82), Career Points (201 on 82 goals and 37 assists), and Single Season Goals (37 in 22 games in 2005). To learn more about Beest program records visit Hall of Fame.

ALUM UPDATE: ROBBY REIDER ('03)
Baltimore, MD (Sep '06) -- 2002 Beest Assistant Captain, 2000 PVAC Champion, former midfielder, and current Bowdoin College undergrad Robby Reider (’03), and his rock band The Spotlight, performed Saturday, September 23rd, at a soldout show in Baltimore's Ottobar as the opening act for Saves The Day. Semifinalists in this summer's mtvU's Best Music On Campus contest, The Spotlight recently signed a record deal under the label Eulogy. Tentatively, the release date for their as yet unnamed CD is April 24, 2007. In advance of the release, The Spotlight is planning a small co-headlining tour in January with You, Me and Everyone We Know. To learn more about The Spotlight, visit their website by clicking here. Congratulations Robby!

ALUM UPDATE: ROB JONES ('00)
Bellingham, WA (Sep '06) -- 2005 Beest Assistant Coach, 1999 PVAC Champion, and coveted Ring-of-Honor member ('96-'99), Rob Jones ('00), is in the midst of his Graduate Studies through Lesley University's prestigious Audubon Expedition Institute (AEI). Immersed in the field, currently Rob is leaving the Mt. Rainier area for British Columbia. The upcoming schedule will take them for 4-5 days to the Okanagan Nation where his group will be observing a native ceremony welcoming the salmon back to tribal rivers. Afterward, the group will enter Manning Provincial Park near Hope, BC, for their first extended backpacking trip. Thereafter they’ll travel south back across the border and west from Seattle to the Maka Nation near Neah Bay, Washington. South of this area, in the Hoh Rainforest, they’ll undertake the second backpacking trip. Around Oct. 15 they’ll work their way down to Portland for the first break until Nov. 5. Congratulations Rob! To learn more about Lesley University's Audubon Expedition Institute (AEI) click here.

DAVIS' ROAR BEING HEARD AT OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE
Los Angeles, CA (Sep '06) -- Former Beest Captain of the 2004 PVAC Tournament-winning 15-2-1 squad and Ring-of-Honor member Michael Davis ('05) has been starting in, this, his sophomore season on the Tiger's Men's Varsity Soccer roster of Occidental College. To learn more about the Tiger's program click here or visit the Present portion of this website found along the header above and click on Soccer Links to track the progress of other former Beests in their soccer pursuits. To see Michael's SSFS Player Portrait click here. Congratulations Michael!

BEESTS TAKE SECOND AT HOPE INVITATIONAL
Potomac, MD (Sep '06) -- For the third consecutive season the Beests earned the privilege of playing in the championship match of the Francisco Hope Tournament on Saturday, September 9th, in search of their fourth invitational title and third in a row. Their MAC hosts, St. Andrew's Episcopal, playing inspired and on an extra day's rest, prevailed in what proved to be a nail-biting 2-1 finale. As Runner-Ups, four Beests were recognized as Tournament All-Stars (from left to right): Assistant Captain Ethan Price-Chu ('07), Captain Kyle Cassidy ('07), Assistant Captain Ashton Imlay ('08), and Aaron Lewis ('08). Congratulations to the Beests, as well as to the Lions of St. Andrew's!

2006 GAZETTE BOYS SOCCER PREVIEW
Olney, MD (Sep '06) -- The Beests have once again been singled out among the area smaller private school soccer programs. Click here and scroll towards the bottom to read sports reporter John Wehmueller's article titled, Montgomery County raises the bar for itself yet again.

HENRY & ZARKERS MAKE THREE
St. Mary's, MD (Aug '06) -- Former Beest Ring-of-Honor members Chad Henry ('06) and Zack Zarker ('06) have been formally named to the Seahawks' Men's Varsity Soccer roster of St. Mary's College of Maryland. Both freshmen are reunited as teammates once again with Zack's older brother, Trevor Zarker ('04). Trevor, now a junior, is listed this season as a forward wearing #4, while Chad and Zack will don #12 and #24 as a midfielder/forward and defender respectively. To learn more about the Seahawks' program click here or visit the Present portion of this website found along the header above and click on Soccer Links to track the progress of other former Beests in their soccer pursuits. Congratulations Trevor, Chad & Zack! This year's Beests will take a special field trip to southern Maryland to see Andrew's Gopher's square off against Chad, Trevor and Zack's Seahawks at St. Mary's College on Saturday, October 14th, with kick-off set for 2:00pm.

EDEN RETURNS TO GOPHERS
Baltimore, MD (Aug. '06) -- Former Beest Captain and Ring-of-Honor member Andrew Eden ('04) returns to the Gopher's Men's Varsity Soccer roster of Goucher College. In addition, Andrew, a sophomore projected forward/midfielder, was bestowed with the #20 jersey. To learn more about the Gopher's program click here or visit the Present portion of this website found along the header above and click on Soccer Links to track the progress of other former Beests in their soccer pursuits. Congratulations Andrew! This year's Beests will take a special field trip to southern Maryland to see Andrew's Gophers square off against Chad, Trevor and Zack's Seahawks at St. Mary's College on Saturday, October 14th, with kick-off set for 2:00pm.

BEESTS RETURN FROM TEAM ISOLATION CAMP
Accident, MD (Aug '06) -- Thanks to the enormous generosity of the Imlay-Kruhm family (Ashton '08), as well as new program friends and owners of Camp Deep Creek, Ron & Joanne Windle, the week of August 13th-18th served as the fourth annual Men's Varsity Soccer preseason concentration trip and isolation camp for participating program members. Click here to see the digital photo album of this unique experience. To learn more about Camp Deep Creek visit their website at www.camp-deepcreek.com.

MEN'S VARSITY SOCCER ANNOUNCES 2006 SCHEDULE
Sandy Spring, MD (Aug '06) -- SSFS AD Steve Powers and Coach Polón are proud to release the men's varsity soccer schedule for the 2006 fall campaign. Aside from its traditional conference foes, the Beests, who won the 2005 PVAC League & Tournament Championships, will round its schedule out by facing ten out-of-conference opponents, including Sidwell Friends, Georgetown Day, The Heights and Blake High School. Click here to see the 2006 Schedule.

LEADERSHIP TRINITY SET FOR 2006
Sandy Spring, MD (Jun '06) -- Announced at the 2005 post-season banquet in November, rising senior Kyle Cassidy ('07) will wear the captain's armband for the 2006 men's varsity soccer campaign. Kyle is a two-season sportsman, and eligible Ring of Honor candidate. During his first three seasons, Kyle's teams amassed an overall regular season and playoff record of 44-8-1. In that time, Kyle played in 58 games (preseason, regular season & playoffs), registering 134 points on 60 goals and 14 assists. By his side will be Assistant Captains Ethan Price-Chu ('07) and Ashton Imlay ('08). Over the past three seasons, Ethan (2005 All-PVAC 2nd Team) has played in 63 games while recording 44 points on 6 goals and 32 assists. Ashton, a rising junior and defensive stalwart, has played in 41 games the past two seasons. This trio was integral in helping SSFS win the 2004 PVAC Tournament Championship, as well as last season's elusive conference double: 2005 PVAC Regular Season & Tournament Championships. Congratulations gentlemen!

FORMER BEEST TO COACH ST. ANDREW'S GIRLS VARSITY
Potomac, MD (Jul '06) -- Former Beest Tri-Captain, 1999 PVAC League & Tournament champion, four-year Division 1 soccer player at the University of Delaware, and current QuickFeet Soccer Training Head Trainer Justin Reid has accepted the offer to coach St. Andrews' Girls Varsity team starting in the fall of 2006. Taking over the varsity position will mean that Justin will have the opportunity to coach against his high school alma mater Sandy Spring Friends at the Francisco Hope Tournament in early September. “The irony in all of this is that I played my final high school game for Sandy Spring at St. Andrews' field in 2000 in the Potomac Valley Conference Final. In my wildest dreams I would have never thought that I would be coaching the Girls Varsity team six years later, but, a lot of thanks goes to those who have helped me get to this point, and have provided me with this opportunity.” To learn more about Justin's QuickFeet Soccer Training program click here. Congratulations Justin!

CIRCLE OF LIFE: MALO NAMED ASSISTANT COACH
Sandy Spring, MD (Jun '06) -- Former Beest keeper and Ring-of-Honor member, Robert "Malo" Mallonee ('00), has been formally named Assistant Coach of the SSFS Men's Varsity Soccer Team. A recent graduate of Guilford College (B.S. Sports Management, '04), Robert rejoined the Sandy Spring Friends community this past fall as a member of the Residence Hall Staff. Among other charges, Robert also served as Assistant Coach of the Middle School Boys Soccer Team. An original member of the pioneering and now legendary '99 PVAC Championship squad (16-1-1), Robert's primary responsibilities will include on-field coaching, working with the goalkeepers and scouting. Certified in Strength Conditioning through S3 Training Center in Baltimore, Maryland, as well as having captained the Guilford Quakers lacrosse team for his final two collegiate years, and devoting the past past six summers to the Johns Hopkins Sports Camp as a youth instructor in both soccer and lacrosse, Robert is sure to bring a work ethic that perfectly complements the program's moral fiber and school's Quaker roots. Congratulations Malo!

ASSISTANT COACH ROB JONES HEADED TO LESLEY UNIVERSITY
Cambridge, MA (Jun '06) -- SSFS Upper School Admissions Coordinator and Beest Assistant Coach Rob Jones (SSFS '00) has been accepted into Lesley University's prestigious Audobon Expedition Institute (AEI) starting in the fall of 2006. As a graduate student, Rob will be "pursuing a deeper ecological understanding of environmental education, leadership and advocacy" in order "to create experiential learning communities that inspire informed and compassionate ecological leadership." Immersed in the field, Rob will study topics such as biodiversity, geology and natural history, as well as learn first hand about issues such as environmental justice, sustainable economics, conflict resolution, ethics and environmental psychology. Having achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America ('00), as well as serving as a Counselor at Catocin Quaker Camp, Rob is sure to flourish in this next exciting chapter in his life. Congratulations Rob! You will be missed at SSFS, but we couldn't be happier for you! To learn more about Lesley University's Audobon Expedition Institute (AEI) click here.

A FOND FAREWELL TO THE CLASS OF 2006
Collegetown, USA (Jun '06) -- The five departing seniors from this season's 18-0-0 PVAC League & Tournament-winning squad have selected the colleges they'll respectively be attending in the fall of 2006. 2005 Captain, Steven Matthews, fulfilling a lifelong dream, has chosen to attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University in Blacksburg. Playmaker Owen Haddow is bound for the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Keeper, and now Terp, Tony "Tano" Busalacchi has enrolled in the University of Maryland College Park. 2005 Assistant Captain, Chad Henry, and 2005 PVAC Tournament MVP, Zack Zarker, have committed to St. Mary's College of Maryland, where they each anticipate continuing their soccer careers under Coach Herb Gainey and his Seahawks at the Division III level. Congratulations gentlemen! We will miss you very much, but you'll always be 'Beests! To see the list of colleges attended by former SSFS Men's Varsity Soccer players over the past decade click here.

ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT PROFILE 2006 WRAPS UP WELL
Sandy Spring, MD (May '06) -- With nearly thirty committed student-athletes, participation in the tenth annual SSFS Athletic Development Profile proved successful this past week. Of the twenty-nine participants, twenty members of the Men's Soccer Program partook of this unique opportunity, including all seventeen of those currently named to this fall's varsity squad, demonstrating in action their sincere commitment to the forthcoming campaign. Coach Polón would like to especially acknowledge the first-time participation of rising ninth graders Brian Palmer ('10), Luke Savonis ('10) and Madison Stebbins ('10), as well as other newcomers, like David Dean ('09), Josh Halle ('08), Tommy Meeks-Teal ('08), and J.K. Woo ('08). 2006 Assistant Captain, Ethan Price-Chu ('07) broke the longstanding Maximum Pushups in a Minute record registering a staggering ninety-five! Congratulations! In addition, many personal bests were attained as was a wealth of experience! To learn more about the Athletic Development Profile & Records click here.

ALUMNI UPDATE: GAVIN MAGUIRE ('02)
Washington, DC (May '06) -- Dear friend, former teammate, champion, gentleman-warrior and SSFS alum Gavin Maguire ('02) continues to recover well from his recent accident (see previous blurb in News & Updates Archive). For the last eight days or so, and with some monitoring from his Speech Therapist at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Gavin has been writing, rewriting, and proofreading a message of gratitude to his extended community of family and friends. Gavin is currently preparing for his May 25th graduation from Johns Hopkins University. In addition, Gavin is eager to attend the SSFS Alumni Day festivities (Saturday, June 3rd) in hopes of seeing as many Springers as possible. To read Gavin's expression of gratitude in MS Word format titled "Gavin Maguire Thank you.doc" click here.

ALUMNI UPDATE: GAVIN MAGUIRE ('02)
Washington, DC (Apr. '06) -- Dear friend, former teammate, champion, gentleman-warrior and SSFS alum Gavin Maguire ('02) is recovering well and rapidly from his recent accident in South Padre, Texas, where he was struck by a drunk, underage hit-and-run driver on March 21st. After waking from a trauma-induced coma, Gavin returned to the area to receive treatment at Walter Reed Medical Center from which he was subsequently discharged on April 12th. Gavin is slated to begin five-day per week, all-day therapy sessions at the National Rehabilitation Hospital as an outpatient. All correspondence for Gavin can now be sent directly to 9616 Beaver Creek Church Road, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740. In addition, Gavin is excited to accept email at bowerslax@aol.com. To read a chronological compilation of this entire episode in MS Word format titled "Gavin Maguire.doc" click here. The Maguire's wish to thank the entire SSFS community for embracing their family with thoughts, prayers, well wishes, cards, and shared memories during this frightening ordeal. For more information please contact Coach Polón.

Past: Player Portraits (including name links from Past Rosters), News & Updates Archive, Photo Gallery, Parting Senior Reflections, Blood Lines & Past Home champions collage
Future: Pursuing College Soccer, Spotlight & Parting Senior Reflections
Hall of Fame: All-Met, All-County & All-PVAC
Boys Soccer Camp: 2006 Polón Pride Boys Soccer Camp

ALUMNI UPDATE: ROBBY REIDER ('03) & MTV
Brunswick, ME (Apr. '06) -- 2002 Beest Assistant Captain, 2000 PVAC Champion, former midfielder and current Bowdoin College undergrad Robby Reider (’03) and his rock band The Spotlight have been selected as semifinalists in mtvU's Best Music On Campus contest. Now they need votes to win. The winner gets a record deal with Drive-Thru Records and their video aired on mtvU. You can vote for free, and more than once, at www.bestmusiconcampus.com/thespotlight. Also consider forwarding this blurb to friends. Please help Robby and his bandmates live out their dreams.

MANY TEACH, FEW INSPIRE
Austin, TX (Feb '06) -- Coach Polón's biography will be published, once again, as a Multiple Year Honoree in the tenth edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2005-2006, which will be available this September, along with a press release sent to the major Maryland newspapers. This student-nominated honor is intended "to celebrate the achievement of America's best teachers with dignity and honor" for "continued ability and dedication in making a significant impact and difference in the lives of students." To learn more about Who's Who Among America's Teachers click here.

2005 ALL-EXAMINER BOYS SOCCER TEAM
Sandy Spring, MD (Feb. '06) -- SSFS career points leader (201: 82 goals & 37 assists) Chad Henry ('06) was named to the 2005 All-Examiner Boys Soccer Second Team (published December 23, 2005). This is quite a deserving feat. It means that the Examiner selecting Sports Staff consider Chad to be among the top thirty high school soccer players in Montgomery County. Considering there are over thirty high schools comprising some six hundred potential candidates, both public and private, in one of the nation's soccer hotbeds, this is a tremendous recognition for Chad, as well as SSFS. Bravo! To learn of Beests recognized as All-County by competing local newspapers, The Gazette and The Washington Examiner, please visit Hall of Fame or simply click here. To see a copy of the Examiner article in PDF format click here.

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Time-line: A standard 4-year high school time-line for the especially devoted soccer player interested in pursuing soccer at the college level.

Player Portfolio: How to construct a player portfolio with sample pages.

Resources: Provides links to resource sites particular to the pursuit of soccer at the college level.

THANK YOU!
Chevy Chase, MD (Feb. '06) -- In a lovingly generous show of community support, Coach Eduardo Polón was honored on Saturday, January 28th, in Chevy Chase, Maryland, in the home of David Chu and Ruth Price (Ethan '07) for his long-standing commitment to the SSFS Men's Varsity Soccer Team. With a thoughtfully delectable Argentinian-themed dinner, over sixty friends from past and present turned out to toast Eduardo's decade-long tenure. It was certainly a very special and memorable evening! "Endless gratitude to all those, in attendance or otherwise, who have left their indelible impression on my life, as well as that of our family's!" Special thanks to David, Ruth and Ethan for opening their beautiful home to so many!

WILL KUHNS NAMED MLS AND SUM DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
New York, NY (Jan. '06) – Major League Soccer (MLS) Executive Vice President and President of Soccer United Marketing (SUM) Enterprises Douglas Quinn today appointed Will Kuhns as the companies’ Director of Communications. In his new position, Kuhns will manage the league’s communications department, act as a spokesperson to the media, coordinate public relations activities of SUM and the 12 MLS teams and help formulate communication strategies. “We’re pleased to have Will join Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing,” Quinn said. “His combination of journalism expertise, soccer knowledge and history with MLS make him an excellent addition to our organization.”

The bilingual Kuhns, 32, joins Major League Soccer after covering the league as a journalist since its inception in 1996. For most of 2005, he lived and studied in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on a grant from the J. William Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Guided by an affiliation with El Grafico magazine, he examined Argentina’s rich sports culture and wrote stories for U.S. periodicals, including the Miami Herald, USA TODAY, and The Washington Post.

Prior to accepting the grant, Kuhns worked for six years as a Senior Editor at Soccer America, named among the nation’s top 50 magazines in 2003 by the Chicago Tribune, and a valuable source for fans of the game since 1971. During the 2002 World Cup, he was a guest analyst for CNN and MSNBC, and he has appeared on ESPN News for the men’s NCAA College Cup draw.

FORMER BEEST CAPTAIN HONORED AT PIONEERS BANQUET