Donna on the Side
by Donna Dye
Rain and wind by the buckets didn't keep cross country fanatics away from the Manahattan Invitational. Instead, they came ready to battle the elements. Raincoats and umbrellas were many and everywhere except the course. But it didn't matter. Few could hide from the rain and wind. In time, all wet and tired, they just accepted the rain, ran, cheered or both. But in spite of the weather, there were bright spots coming from the smiles on the side.
No Picnic At Van
Cortlandt
Park
Van Cortlandt Park is in the Bronx New York. Starting at 242nd Street, the park consists of 1,146 acres of ridges and valleys. It is New York City's third largest park. Van Cortlandt is home to the country's first public golf course, the oldest house in the Bronx, and the borough's largest freshwater lake.
| Van Cortlandt's tortoise and the hare watch from the sideline. |
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Let the Racing Begin! |
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| The end of the shoot was much like quick sand. |
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| Who will claim this child? |
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Opening Ceremonies
| The Marine Color Guard present the colors. |
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| All stop for the Star Spangled Banner |
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| Dignitaries congratulate all. |
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"Smiling in the Rain"
Was anybody dry? Don't think so, but we tried.
The Athletes
The Top of the Day!
| Aislinn Ryan, Warwick Valley NY 14:04 |
Justin Harbour, Flagler Palm Coast FL 12:35 |
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| Fayetteville-Manlius NY |
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| Saratoga Springs NY |
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More Athletes
1st Varsity B
Matt Leeder, Thousand Islands Ontario 12:41 |
2nd in Varsity C
Owen Kimple FM 12:39.7 |
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2nd Varsity B
Craig Forgs Colt Neck 12:47.2
with Mom Nancy |
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| 2nd Varsity C Owen Kimple Fayetteville-Manlius NY with his parents Emily and Jim |
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| Matt Bogdin Shaker NY with his parents Andy and Ellen |
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| 1st Varsity G Ridgewood NJ |
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| 2nd Varsity C Christian Brothers NJ |
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| Top Three Varsity D: (from left) 3rd
John Haenle Lockport 13:11.8, 1st
Tom Webb Bishop Hendericken 12:52.9, 2nd
Dan McMananon Shenendehowa 13:03.5 |
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| Scotia Glenville |
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Awards
| Fayetteville Manlius NY, best boys team time |
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| Saratoga Springs NY, winner of Girls Eastern States |
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