Tale of Two Athletes

Today was a big day!
The Studio 18 crew and I got to do two interviews. One with Somers Football Player Andrew Madigan, and the other with Somers Skiing athlete Dave Pupura.
Andrew, a highly touted student athlete, was picked for this weeks segment because of the fact that he pursues excellence on and off the football field. He capped off that hardwork by being inducted in as a member of the "Golden Dozen."Not to mention Andrew was awarded as the recipient of the prestigious Chris Mello Award. A award that exemplifies the hard work of athletes, like the late Chris Mello, and presents them with scholarship money and a top honor in the sporting community. Hands down, Andrew is a great athlete. But he is an even better person. Congrats my friend. You can be sure to see great things from Andrew in the future.
The other athlete we interviewed was Junior Dave Pupura, a Skiiing athlete at Somers. Racing fast is something of a trend in the Pupura family. Dave is younger brother of past Somers student athlete and Ski Meister Mike Pupura. Dave this year placed 3rd at Sectionals and had the chance to compete at the States Meet. Dave said himself, he expects a even better year next year. Keep in mind the 3rd place finish takes place in only his Junior year.
Two great athletes, and the students here at Studio 18 were able to share that with all of you. This is what it is all about. Getting Somers students stories out to the public to commend their interest.
In Addition to the full day, the MSGVarsity Studio on Long Island signed off on coverage of the April 16th Stay Awake-athone. Film compiled at the event will go into a segment for the TV show Quick: 60 on MSGVarsity's TV station. Good stuff!
In other news, tomorrow is the highly talked about Somers Dodgeball Tournament. I will be coaching at the games, along with doing some Interviews with the MSG camera guy who will also be at tomorrows festivities.
A lot of cool things are happening in school right now. It will be fun to see how it all plays out by the end of the year. So keep it here to find out all the behind the scenes stories that make it happen!
Till next time.