Friday, April 5, 2013
Gaithersburg news in brief.
The city of Gaithersburg released the following news: Innovative, Sustainable Green Practices Recognized with Gaithersburg Environmental Awards As part of Gaithersburg Green Week, the City of Gaithersburg presented Environmental Awards to individuals and organizations demonstrating outstanding environmental stewardship in the Gaithersburg community, with the goal of inspiring others to pursue similar efforts. The awards were presented by Mayor Sidney Katz and members of the City Council at a ceremony held Tuesday, April 2, at City Hall. The Environmental Affairs Committee selected 10 award winners and 2 certificate of recognition recipients, including businesses, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools and youth organizations. …
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Orioles Opening Day is here at last. After a winter of looking back at what was, while eagerly awaiting the upcoming season, baseball has returned to Baltimore. Whether you have great seats, a unique orange outfit, are watching at a bar with friends or caught a foul ball at the Yard, we want to see what you're doing for Opening Day. It's simple: Post your photos on Instagram today using the hashtag #PatchOrioles and your image will appear in our gallery here. Have video or photos on your phone but don't have Instagram? No worries. Upload them by clicking the button on this post, or email sean.welsh@patch.com and we'll share your images from the ballpark. There are now more interactive features in the ballpark, including the ability for …
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
“To be able to share this experience with students is probably one of the most meaningful experiences of my career," Watkins Mill principal Scott Murphy said.
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Wednesday, April 3
By ALLISON GOLDSTEIN, Capital News Service WASHINGTON—Jackie Robinson’s story hits close to home for Watkins Mill High School senior varsity baseball captain Brandon Roberts. So a visit to the White House Tuesday for an interactive teaching event with First Lady Michelle Obama and the stars of the new Jackie Robinson biopic, “42,” was especially poignant. “I love the game of baseball. It’s always been in my life... and the film really does inspire me to play as hard as I can and keep at it and never give up,” Roberts, 18, said after the event. Follow tweets and pictures from the Watkins Mill visit to the White House via Storify on Gaithersburg Patch Students were invited to the White House for a screening of the new film to be released …
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
First Lady Michelle Obama and actor Harrison Ford were among participants in a panel discussion following the screening.
Watkins Mill High School's varsity baseball and softball teams were welcomed Tuesday at the White House for a private screening of the new movie '42', the Jackie Robinson story, and a panel discussion including First Lady Michelle Obama and actor Harrison Ford.
Fans flocked to Nationals Park for opening day of the 2013 MLB season.
Have photos from the April 1 home opener of the Washington Nationals? Upload them to our photo gallery above! The Washington Nationals won their home opener against the Miami Marlins with a score of 2-0, thanks to Bryce Harper's two home runs. The Nationals started their 2013 Major League Baseball season with Stephen Strasburg on the mound and enthusiasm buzzing in the stands. Before the game began, Allen Hewitt, a DC resident, was waiting for his buddy to arrive. The two always go to the home opener together. "I haven't missed an opener since they've been back," said Hewitt, who also "vaguely remembers" attending a game at Griffith Stadium. Hewitt said this year he is looking for "consistency" from his Washington Nationals after last …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
The Washington Nationals enter the 2013 Major League Baseball season as favorites to win the World Series thanks to Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper and some important new additions.
Major League Baseball opens its season Sunday, March 31 and the Washington Nationals are an Opening Day favorite to win the World Series. The Nats, winners of the National League East division in 2012, begin a 2013 season heavy with expectations on Monday, April 1 when they play host to the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park. First pitch is at 1:05 p.m. • Opening Day ticket information for the Washington Nationals With the deepest pitching staff in baseball anchored by standouts Stephen Strasburg, Gio Gonzalez and Jordan Zimmermann, and a strong lineup that should be buoyed by 20-year-old prodigy Bryce Harper—the 2012 National League Rookie of the Year—entering his first full big league season, baseball experts are high on the Nats. World …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Quince Orchard head coach Dave Mencarini will serve as an assistant coach in the game, The Gazette reports.
Quince Orchard High School star linebacker Marcus Newby has one game left to play before leaving the Cougars for Lincoln, Neb. Newby is among five Montgomery County football players selected to participate in the Big 33 Classic, a Pennsylvania-based all-star game scheduled for June 15, The Gazette reported. Newby is committed to the University of Nebraska. Quince Orchard head football coach Dave Mencarini will serve as an assistant coach in the game, which features players from Pennsylvania against players from Maryland. Joining Newby and Mencarini in Hershey, Pa. for the game are Avalon teammates running back Rachid Ibrahim and defensive back Jaquille Veii, according to the report. Ibrahim and Veii are committed to the University of …
Prime Choice caterers will be serving up summertime fan favorites during the Big Train's season.
Gearing up for the Big Train’s baseball season this year? Get your tastebuds ready, as well. The Prime Choice Caterers have signed on to serve up concessions at the Home Run Cafe at Cabin John Regional Park's Shirley Povich Field, the Big Train's home base. Ledo Pizza, Rita’s Italian Ice and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels also will be returning this year to offer their summertime fare on the Shirley Povich Field concourse. Prime Choice, which offers catering services across the Washington, DC, metro region, launched as a family butcher shop in Olde Towne Gaithersburg in 1981. This season, they’ll serve up favorites like hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, salads, nachos, cotton candy and ice cream. Baseball fans also can check out “home run” specials …
Thursday, March 21, 2013
After relative improvement last season, the Wolverines’ baseball, men’s lacrosse and softball teams are looking to take the next step.
The spring sports season begins today for Watkins Mill High School, and there are high expectations for all of the school’s sports teams. Here’s what to watch for from the Wolverines this season: BASEBALL Coach: Stephen Switala Last Year’s results: The Wolverines finished 2-15 in 2012, losing in the first round of the MPSSAA Regional Playoffs, 8-6, against Northwood High School. Key returning players: Jon Suarez (junior, shortstop); Matt Finn (sophomore, third base); Jacob Richards (sophomore, pitcher); Francisco Lara (senior, catcher); Nick Peterson (senior, first base); Lost Brandon Roberts (senior, pitcher/second base) to dislocated knee last week. Expectations for this season: “I expect us to be very competitive,” Switala said. “I don’…
The Cougars’ men’s and women’s lacrosse teams are looking to build on stellar seasons in 2013.
The spring sports season begins today for Quince Orchard High School, and there are high expectations for all of the school’s sports teams. Here’s what to watch for from the Cougars this season: MEN’S LACROSSE Coach: David Heiney Gonalez Last Year’s results: The Cougars finished last season 10-6, and their season ended when they lost, in the MPSSAA Regional semifinals to Urbana High School, 13-4. Key returning players: John Barkanic (senior, goalkeeper); Jake Christensen (sophomore, attack); Heath Saffer (senior, midfield); Jacob Hogenkamp (senior, defense). Expectations for this season: “We’ve got a group led by 13 seniors who have been together for four years and have worked immensely hard in the offseason and done a very good job,” …
