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2010-2011 Athletic
Handbook for Parents and Student Athletes
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here to read the entire Athletic Handbook for Parents and
Student Athletes.
2009-2010 Coaches Directory
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Lancaster City Schools
Mission Statement
The mission of Lancaster
City School is to prepare students of ll ages to meet academic,
social, civic, cultural, and employment needs of the 21st
century.
Athletic Department Philosophy
Lancaster City School has a
vision of a community focused on student achievement. The
participation in athletics by our students promotes that vision. Our athletic
programs will develop their athletic skills, encourage a student to be
a good citizen, challenge their intellectual skills, and teach the value
of teamwork. Athletics are not separate from the educational process,
but rather an integral part of it. The lessons learned on the fields and
courts are lessons in competition, sacrifice, teamwork, and goal setting.
These lessons remain with a student for a lifetime.
The Athletic Department is
committed to developing successful athletic programs. The programs are
committed to providing a challenging, competitive environment in which
the ideals of sportsmanship, personal integrity, moral character, and
teamwork are stressed while the opportunity for a student-athlete to develop
their athletic skills to their fullest potential exists. Participation
in athletics will always be more than a team's won-loss record.
"Upon
the fields of friendly strife are sewn the seeds that on other fields
on other days will bear the fruits of victory." -
General Douglas MacArthur.
Program Goals
1.
To encourage athletes to reach high levels of academic achievement.
2. To encourage team and individual confidence,
effort and performance.
3. To encourage the ability to meet challenges
and develop leadership.
4. To encourage desirable habits of conduct
and self-discipline.
5. To provide an opportunity to exemplify
fair and good sportsmanship.
6. To provide disciplinary training which
teaches obedience, loyalty, team play,
personal pride, respect for the rights of others, and
the will to win.
7. To develop athletes who are sound in fundamentals
and proficient in skill
areas.
8. To develop athletes who will accept and
carry out responsibility.
9. To develop athletes who have high moral
end ethical standards.
10. To provide positive athletic experiences
and develop athletes who are proud
to be members of a "GOLDEN GALE"
athletic team at LHS, Stanbery,
Thomas Ewing and General Sherman.
Affiliations
Lancaster City Schools are a
member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Ohio Capital
Conference for varsity athletics. As a member of the O.H.S.A.A., Lancaster
City Schools agrees to abide by and cooperate with all rules and regulations
of the O.H.S.A.A. This shall take precedence over any and all stipulations
that may guide the athletic policies of Lancaster Athletics.
The Lancaster High School
Athletic Department would like to thank the following individuals for
their assistance in making game day at Fulton Field a positive experience
for everyone.
| Merwyn
Bowdish - Athletic Department
"On the
fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds, that on
other fields, on other days will bear the fruits of
victory.” These words by General Douglas Macarthur
still ring true in high school athletic competition
today. The many lessons learned on the playing fields
and in the gyms by our high school athletes will play
an enormous role in their understanding of the value
of teamwork, the intensity of competition, the satisfaction
of victory, and the disappointment of defeat. What they
learn from high school athletics will remain with them
throughout their lives.
We
expect our student athletes to play hard and display
good sportsmanship and to congratulate an opponent on
a hard fought contest in victory or defeat. We expect
our parents and fans to respect the efforts by the athletes
and support them with enthusiastic and positive encouragement.
Enjoy the competitive environment and cheer long and
loud. Good things happen when you HUSTLE! GO GALES!
Denise Callihan
- Superintendent
Welcome to the Lancaster City
Schools. Our District has a rich heritage of academic,
co-curricular, and athletic success. The lessons learned
through participation, teamwork, and competition last
a lifetime. Our student-athletes and coaches devote
countless hours in practice and training to positively
represent their school and community. It is with great
pride we salute their efforts and encourage all members
of the community to support and attend school events.
My personal best wishes for a truly satisfying season.
Steve Wigton - Principal
On behalf of Lancaster
High School, I welcome you. Our athletic program is
a result of the culmination of resolve and dedication
of parents, community members, businesses, players and
coaches to raise funds for the entire fall sports season.
In this respect, our athletic teams and marching band
truly represent the Lancaster community and its school
system. Thank you to all who are helping to provide
the funds for our students to participate in athletics
and marching band. I am confident that our athletes
and musicians will provide a performance of which we
can all be proud.
Voice
of the Gales
Chad Sinnott
Field Preparation
Vern Joseph
Chain Crew
Mark Henwood
Gary Short
Allan Anderson
Norm Price
Scoreboard Operator
Dan Kemp |
Statistician
Ray Mulrooney
Spotter
Eric Coackley
Message Center
Matt Henderson
Tyler Moore
Maintenance Supervisor
Warren Mast |
A
special thanks to the American Legion Post 11,
Lancaster Police and Fairfield County Sheriff’s
Office. |
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Lancaster Memorial Day "Rooster" Run
May 31, 2010
Click here for complete Lancaster Memorial Day "Rooster" Run results.
Third
Annual Lancaster Festival 5K Run
August 1, 2009 |
|  As
part of the Lancaster Festival, the Third Annual Lancaster
Festival 5K Run was held on Saturday, August 1, 2009
at 8:30am. Click
here for overall results. -
Click
here for results by age group.
Pictures of the race participants are
available at www.deidrewebb.com. |
Men's
Division Champion
Rob Myers: 15:05
2nd: Tom Adams - 15:39
3rd: Blake Johns - 15:47
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Women's
Division Champion
Amanda Stickel: 18:50
2nd: Diana Dick - 21:11
3rd: Sharon Snyder 21:25
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Merwyn
Bowdish: OIAAA Central District Athletic Director of the Year
Congratulations
to Merwyn Bowdish, Athletic Director, Lancaster City Schools
for being chosen OIAAA Central District Athletic Director
of the year! “Good Things Happen When You Hustle!”
Former
Coach Jack Greathouse Honored...
Former Gale
Force Basketball coach Jack Greathouse was honored this past
weekend by the District 11 Ohio Basketball Coaches Association.
Coach Greathouse was inducted into the District 11 Coaches
Hall of Fame. Coach Greathouse has coached his past teams
to over 300 victories during his coaching career that included
stays at Marshall University, Spencer HS (WV), Marietta HS
and Lancaster HS. Coach Greathouse lead the Golden Gales to
the State Tournament in 1991and the Regional Finals in 2002.
He currently is serving as an assistant principal at LHS.
Congratulations to Coach Greathouse on this achievement.
Moose Lodge donates
$20,000 to LHS Athletics!
Pictured are (l to r) Steve
Gorby, President LABC, Rick Griffith, Dennis Harvey and Gary
Kunkler from Moose Lodge 955 and Eric Coakley, Treasurer of
LABC.
In just the past 4 years, the
Lancaster Moose Charities, Lodge 955, have donated OVER
$100,000 to the Lancaster Athletic Booster Club. During
the Lancaster Boys Basketball game Saturday February 9, Lancaster
Moose Lodge donated $20,000 to Lancaster Athletic Booster
Club, to benefit all of Lancaster’s Athletes. These
funds help support facility improvements, Team equipment,
training camps, meals, and competitive training trips. Thank
you Moose Lodge!
 Coach
Davis Awarded Assistant Coach of the Year
Assistant Basketball Coach
Dave Davis was presented with the District 11 Assistant Basketball Coach
of the Year Award. Coach Davis received the award at the District 11 All-Star
game in which Gale Force player Jordan Lucus participated. Congratulations!
- Image provided
 MOOSE
LODGE PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS ATHLETIC BOOSTERS The
Moose Lodge of Lancaster has made the Lancaster Athletic Boosters
as one of their designated charities for 2006. A check of over $31,000
was presented to the Athletic Boosters at the Hilliard Darby Basketball
game. The donation will assist in the transportation of Lancaster’s
21 Varsity teams, 15 JV teams, 6 Freshman teams, and 26 Jr. High
teams. The Athletic Boosters has a great relationship with the Moose
Lodge previous to the Booster becoming one of the designated charities.
The Moose Lodge has been the site of the Athletic Booster Bingo
game operation and many of the pre-season and post-season dinners
and banquets are held in the Lodge’s meeting, dining, and reception
rooms.
Caption: Terry Wildermuth of the
Moose Lodge presents the check to Barb Anderson of the Athletic
Boosters. Looking on are Gary Kunkler, Jim Asbell, Steve Anderson
of the Moose Lodge; Mitch Shell of the Athletic Boosters; and several
Lancaster HS athletes. |
2005-2006
Athletic Accomplishments
Click
here for a complete list of 2005-2006 Athletic Accomplishments.
 Moose
Lodge presents Check
The Lancaster Moose Lodge has selected the Athletes of Lancaster High
School and the Lancaster Athletic Booster Club as their charity of
choice. The Moose Lodge presented a check to the Athletic Boosters
in amount of $45,000. Presenting the check for the Moose Lodge is
Jim Azbell, Governor; Terry Wildermuth, Jr. Governor; and Ryan Hall,
Administrator. Representing the Athletic Boosters are: Barb Anderson,
President; Eric Coakly, Treasurer; Mitch Shell, Secretary.
Thank You Moose Lodge for making our KIDS COUNT.
In the past year, over $70,000
has been donated to the Athletic Booster to assist in 21 Varsity
teams, 15 JV teams, 7 Freshman teams, and 26 Jr. High teams in Lancaster
City Schools. The Athletic Boosters has a great relationship with
the Moose Lodge previous to the Booster becoming one of the designated
charities. The Moose Lodge has been the site of the Athletic Booster
Bingo game operation. Many of the pre-season and post-season
dinners and banquets are held in the Lodge’s meeting, dining, and
reception rooms. |
Athletic Capital Improvement Fund
The Athletic Capital Improvement Fund that was started
in 1991 is still available for contributions.
Because of this fund, we have been able to enhance the quality
of each athletic program. Should
you wish to make a donation, please stop by the Athletic Department office.
Our sincere thanks go to the following who generously contributed
to the fund during the previous campaign year: Larry
& Maureen Eads (All programs), Greg Smith (Boys Basketball), Tom & Jean Hammer
(All programs), Mark E. Neff, DDS
(Football & Wrestling), Tony & Denise Kordack (All programs),
Art & Betty Wallace (All programs), Russ & Sarah Cline
(All programs), General Machine, Mould Co., Inc. (All programs), Jerry & Becky
Stebelton (All programs), Dick Ellwood (Football
& Basketball), Tom & Judy Gasser (Girls BK & Boys Track),
Jim & Lee Jewett (All programs) and Jean Bradford (All programs).
Click here for a
printable Varsity "L" Athletic Capital Improvement Fund donation
form.
2004-2005 Athletic Accomplishments
Click
here for a complete list of 2004-2005 Athletic Accomplishments.
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