BY KATE LEDDY

Early this August the Board of Education had the pleasure of announcing that the seven athletic teams that had originally been cut from the 2010-2011 budget are now able to be restored into the 2011-2012 budget. After a community donation of $30,000 was accepted to reinstate funding, the sport teams will return. In addition to this, $7,000 was donated to boost the quality of each teams’ experience. 

The teams that are now included in the 2011-2012 budget are Modified field hockey (second team), Junior Varsity boys’ soccer (second team), Modified volleyball (second team), Modified girls’ basketball (second team), freshman boys’ basketball, freshman baseball, and Modified softball (second team). 

Through commitment and determination, the community has ensured that students have a wide range of athletic opportunities and that all athletes will be able to progress from a modified level through to varsity. The Board of Education is grateful for the generosity and support of Mamaroneck/Larchmont residents and feels confident that the 2012-2013 budget process will result in further benefits for the sports program.