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Press Release in regards to Fall Sports:
"After serious deliberation and discussions, the Greater Boston League has decided to participate in the Fall II season in all Fall Sports (Cross Country, Golf, Girls Volleyball, Soccer, Field Hockey, Football, Competitive Cheer and Unified Basketball) to commence at the end of February. Although this decision was not easy, we agree that safety of our student-athletes and coaches is the most important factor. There were a number of factors also that played into this decision.
1. Safety of our student-athletes, coaches, and school communities.
2. The current designation of two of our schools (Everett and Revere)
3. The limitations with scheduling.
4. The uncertainty around potential changes in Covid -19.
5. All GBL schools are currently engaged in Remote Learning.
6. The ability to provide a “true” interscholastic athletic experience with the current guidelines in place for individual sports.
7. The potential of providing a “true” interscholastic athletic experience during the Fall II season
8. The ability to provide our students with supervised and controlled opportunities to participate in outdoor activities, in our own communities, to provide an outlet for our students.
Like everyone, we are saddened that our students will not be able to participate in the traditional fall season, but optimistic that the Fall II season will be a success. Now more than ever, the MIAA has afforded member schools with as much flexibility as possible to provide an athletic experience for our students. We will continue to meet with our students and provide support and encouragement during this confusing and difficult time.
Everett - Malden - Medford - Revere - Somerville"
Highlander Athletics Association Award Recipients 2019-2020
Congratulations to our Senior Student-Athletes for all of their hard work and dedication!
Christiana Soares Brand
Emily d'O. Childs
Jackson, J, Christie
Amritpal Singh
Jaclyn Rose Barry
Joseph T. Carey
Laura Caroline Clervil
Emmanuel Silva Dias
Kentra A Greene
Isabella Chiaravalloti
Nevalee T Hawkins
Elisa B. Dimagiba
Ronan J Fitzgerald
Lens Woodler Pierre
Olive Obiapuna
Yenifer C Velasquez
Thierry Henry Seide
Dean Williams
Jelani Hale
Juan Moran Lopez
Asley Ventura
John Suthar
Youdson Felix
Highlander Athletics Association Awards
Angie R. Argenziano Memorial Award: Yenifer Velasquez
Gregg M. Argenziano Memorial Award: Jelani Hale
Winter Hill Bank Award: Jaclyn Barry
Track Pac Award: Elisa Dimagiba, Thierry Seide, & Lens Pierre
Viele Family Leadership Award: Olive Obiapuna & Manny Dias
Ciccariello Family Book Award: Nevalee Hawkins
Somerville Striders: Dean Williams
Somerville Road Runners: Jackson Christie
Dave Durnan Memorial Scholarship: Juan Moran Lopez
O'Rouke Family Award: Laura Clervil
Dickerson Family Award: Asley Ventura
Yolanda Ortiz Award: Kentra Greene
Carl Stauffer Award: Amritpal Singh
John Marques Memorial Award: John Suthar
Edwin Tucker Memorial Award: Youdson Felix
Joe Mackey Memorial Award: Ronan Fitzgerald
John Doncaster Memorial Award: Joseph Carey
John T. Forcellese Memorial Award: Ronan Fitzgerald & Isabella Chiaravalloti
Gamache Family Award: Emily Childs
- Athletics Calendar
- Read the 2019-2020 Guide to Interscholastic Athletics at Somerville High School.
- 2019-2020 Athletics Flyer: learn more and participate!
COVID-19 Spring Sports Update
Update from the MIAA on spring sports: In accordance with Governor Baker's announcement closing all schools in MA through the end of the school year, the MIAA has officially cancelled all spring sports and spring tournaments.
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Spectator Code of Conduct
The Somerville Public Schools and the Greater Boston League are committed to promoting good sportsmanship, and developing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for competition. We believe the opportunity to represent a school is a privilege, which is accompanied by the responsibility to act with dignity, integrity, and respect at all times.
Individuals associated with a (league) member institution are expected to conduct themselves in such a manner that represents the highest level of honor, and to observe the tenets of good sportsmanship: honesty, fairness, dignity, civility, and respect. Somerville leads the way in ensuring sporting events are safe and enthusiastic! Give honor and respect to student-athletes, coaches, officials, families, and fans by:
- Appreciating outstanding plays by all teams and athletes
- Supporting decisions by coaches and officials
- Showing you are a role model on the field and in the stands
- Using only positive language and gestures
- Removing your hat and remaining standing for the entire National Anthem
- Entering and exiting safely
- Not doing YOUR part to ASSURE Somerville athletic events are safe and positive may result in being told to leave or being banned from all sporting events
Focus on Athletics
The Somerville Public Schools Athletic Program intends to provide an opportunity for student-athletes to develop and display their talents through competition. All student-athletes place the highest priority on the quality of education and the successful completion of academic programs. Athletics are conducted as an integral component of the overall educational experience; with the goal of having student-athletes strive to reach their potential and give their best.
Somerville High School is a member of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association and competes in the Greater Boston League. Students who meet all MIAA requirements and are in good academic standing at Somerville High School and Next Wave/Full Circle Alternative School are eligible to participate. For more information on eligibility go to the MIAA site. Students must have a current physical on file to participate in sport. A copy of the physical must be handed in to the athletic training office. Registration for participation can be found under the sport links.
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