Haldane Volleyball Team Honored by State Senate WITH Resolution From Senator Gipson

For Immediate Release: March 13, 2014
Media Contact: Jonathan Heppner | 845.463.0840 | heppner@nysenate.gov

HALDANE VOLLEYBALL TEAM HONORED BY STATE SENATE WITH RESOLUTION FROM SENATOR GIPSON

ALBANY, NY – New York State Senator Terry Gipson (D-Dutchess, Putnam) welcomed student-athletes and coaches from the Haldane High School Girls Volleyball Class-D State Championship team at the State Capitol on March 12, 2014. The State Senate passed a resolution, introduced by Senator Gipson, commemorating their championship season. The Blue Devil’s volleyball team was invited onto the Senate floor where Senator Gipson signed and presented them with a copy of the resolution.

“You have made the 41st Senate District proud, Putnam County proud and the Haldane community proud,” said Senator Gipson. “Today, the New York State Senate shows how proud we are to have you represent our great state as champions.”

Despite starting the season 1-5, the team persevered throughout the season to secure their second Class D State Championship title in four years this past November, defeating Randolph High School 3-0. The team was also awarded the 2013 Sportsman Award. The 2013 varsity roster: Sara Chirico, Brooke Vahos, Katie Cunningham, Maisy Curto, Melissa Tringali, Marissa DiPalo, Kelly Vahos, Nicole Etta, Shauna Ricketts, Maya Curto, Head Coach Melissa Rossano, Assistant Coach Ashley Anderson.

Senator Gipson concluded, “I applaud these exceptional student-athletes, leaders and gracious winners, and I look forward to their bright futures.”

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