Agents of the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) could soon be called upon to join an investigation into a myriad of allegations involving the exclusive Thornblade neighborhood and its scandal-scarredcountry club, multiple law enforcement and prosecutorial sources tell this news outlet. *African players are flocking to top N.J. basketball teams. "We're not dumb people. "It was like he offered me heaven," Ortiz said. In addition, two Board members have stepped down. We just had one get into the University of Oregon, but I dont know if theyll be able to afford it, Kelley said. 2022-2023 School Year Calendar. It is not immediately clear, although some light was recently shed on the case when Greenville, S.C. insurance marketing executiveRick Mathewsissued a statement related to his recent divorce fromJennifer Mathews who runs a yoga and pilates studio in Greenville. All rights reserved (About Us). Head coaches and assistants in all sports had to take the exam, which also included questions about the city school districts policies and procedures, officials said. Abraham wrote, "I will not remain at a parochial school whose singular religious figure, and now, president badly lies to his faculty and staff.". I would call the school about that.". Camden was leading Eastside 30-17. Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. No at least not in our view. Based on all the feedback, we realized that both the changes and their timing were a mistake. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com), *Season's over: Eastside boys pull out of Passaic County Tournament. "That's an even bigger responsibility when you're leaving home to play. Aquino, now 18, also has blossomed on the court and will debut this month in ESPN's national Top 10 player rankings for the Class of 2018, according to Dan Olson, a girls basketball recruiting analyst. Griles, as has been the case since NJ Advance Media broke the story two months ago, did not return multiple calls for comment. PATERSON A security guard at Eastside High School has been removed from his job after allegations surfaced this week about "inappropriate contact" between him and a student, officials said. Instead, he ended up in a cramped, uncomfortable attic, fearful of the woman on the floors below, her drug habit and the visitors she attracted. We have also rescheduled our back-to-school dates to allow us to refocus on the classroom and prepare adequately. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Legislation would ban buying, selling, makingor altering a transcript with the intent to deceive. Things have been eerily quiet in the South Carolina Upstate over the last few weeks as it relates to the Thornblade saga a host of alleged scandals centered around an upscale neighborhood and exclusive golf club located in the suburbs of Greenville, S.C. And quiet is just how the wealthy, influential local citizens at the heart of these scandals hope things will stay . So far, there has been no official acknowledgement of the seismic, sexually charged side of this investigation by anyone in law enforcement. Griles, the Rodriguezes said, was angry Selwyn left practice early to receive an academic award. District officials have not yet announced whether he will return to that role. But over here, you're like a god.". But there are far more serious allegations being probed by agents of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)s special investigations unit including the alleged activities of a group of men who apparently refer to themselves as The Disciples.. On Friday, an unidentified boy, 14, was fatally stabbed during a fight outside Paterson's Eastside High School at dismissal, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office. Find NJ.com on Facebook. Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. Our Upstate sources which include law enforcement officers, prosecutors, attorneys and private investigators, among others have conveyed a remarkably consistent narrative about what allegedly transpired behind the scenes in this exclusive enclave. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). Selwyn Rodriguez never imagined a basketball journey that included meeting reporters in front of a giantbottle of seasoning salt. The split-level home sits on a congested street, about six blocks from Eastside. But how do you know? The districts status update on the plan says none of its employees reported taking transfer students into their homes or becoming their guardians. It was freezing in the house. But Esteban, who admits crying when he read the first story about the Eastside scandal, said Selwyn was . The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, or NJSIAA, recruiting sanctions against Eastside stemmed from a series of stories by the Star-Ledger exposing the fact that six players from Puerto Rico and Nigeria were living at Griles Paterson condominium. School is supposed to start August 23, but on Friday the school confirmed classes will be postponed one week and start August 30. Some kids are saying, Oh, youre only taking two APs. "I should have been properly advised by those (at the school) and told the implications because I didn't even know I was out of status. The board of trustees met Thursday evening to discuss the possibility of offering the principals their jobs back and rehiring the teachers who resigned. He did not stick around for answers. Also, Evans had said the district would seek tenure charges against Griles in an effort to oust him from his teaching position at Eastside. After starting high school that spring, Aquino, who now stands 6-9, joined the powerhouse New Jersey Sparks AAU program. Their experiences cover six years and account for four of at least 13 players NJ Advance Media has identified as coming through Eastside's ambitious and bold pipeline. The parents of an Eastside High School student accused a former tennis coach of having sexually inappropriate conversations with their teenage son on a cellphone he secretly gave the . ", *The key players in Eastside scandal, fallout. By Steve Lopez Columnist. Our sources also tell us not all of the sex acts currently under the law enforcement microscope were necessarily consensual which would be criminal under any circumstances. 2:14. Faculty members toldKIRO 7 Father Heric and the co-chairs of the board of trustees fired the principal of the high school and principal of the middle school without the permission of the rest of the board of trustees. It has also prompted an investigation by the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) although it is not initially clear which component of the multi-faceted situation the feds are focused on. But the school district later decided not to pursue those charges. Ortiz arrived in Paterson unexpectedly in 2012. According to our sources, most of the initial speculation has centered around Eastside High School in Taylors, S.C. and perhaps one other nearby school in the South Carolina government-run system. When one Disciple wanted to get out earlier this year, he was told in no uncertain terms that leaving was not an option. She says that, on weekends, her mother makes and sells pupusas outside the South L.A. home they rent from an uncle. A care package loaded with supplies from his mother, sent to the address in Somerset, never appeared, either. PATERSON - Basketball players who transferred to Paterson's Eastside High School from Nigeria and Puerto Rico went through a different school registration process than did other students,. "Nobody ever said anything to me about I-20s," Lyde said. But the player stayed several months, and it was Lyde -- the Eastside girls coach -- who provided money for school uniforms and other living expenses, according to the employee, who asked not to be identified for fear of punishment from Paterson officials. "We would come back from the theater or wherever and we found that woman on the ground many times," Esteban said. For Andrea and fellow Boyle Heights Beat reporters, news of the $25-million college entrance racketeering scandal hit like a gut punch. Griles, he said, promised to handle the rest, leaving Edwin to assume his boys would be safe and comfortable. The students involved have been disciplined according to the student code of conduct. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Often, the players lived with coaches or other school employees. Unfortunately, the timing was poorly chosen, because it happened just a few weeks before school. The video recording was sent via Snapchat to a lot of their buddies at Eastside Catholic and other Eastside high schools. *This is just tip of iceberg, senator says in demanding full probe. All are in compliance, wrote the monitor, Gary Farishian. More:Paterson picks new AD to replace one fired in Eastside hoops scandal, More:Lawyer says Paterson Eastside coach victim of fake news in hoops scandal, More:Paterson's Eastside loses appeal of ban from state basketball tourney. "Here in Puerto Rico, I was a top prospect," Selwyn, now 22, said as he sat on a weight bench in his carport adjacent to his grandmother's house. The players came to Paterson Eastside from Nigeria, Paraguay and Puerto Rico in search of their own hoops dream. Thats not their job. But who would look at a student of privilege and wonder the same thing? Thanks To Our Sponsors. I think Eileen Shafer has done a tremendous job being proactive on this.. The Office of the Attorney General is reaching out to staffers at Eastside. "No, I'm not her legal guardian," Ayala said when reached by phone earlier this year. For most of the kids working at the Beat, getting accepted to college is only the first hurdle. We came to Eastside on a very big lie.". Contact Us, 973-321-1000. NJSIAA officials say they will take action in wake of NJ Advance Media's reporting. "She's obviously confused and doesn't understand what's going on. Investigators were also looking to interview several current and former students at Eastside High School as well as several current and former employees of the Thornblade Club, per one of our previous reports. "I would have been able to pull names out of a hat pretty quick to be able to get her in the right direction. CLICK HERE. "She was treated like a freak because she was so tall," said a New Jersey coach familiar with Aquino who declined to be identified due to the delicacy of the situation. "He was very intrigued and impressed with her level and quality of skills and wanted to speak more in depth with her and her family about the opportunity of a lifetime," the report said. ICE officials are in the process of interviewing officials and players. The school board president at the time, Chris Irving, had said Johnson was being forced to retire as punishment. 2023 www.northjersey.com. This news outlet previously reported that an Upstate family court drama was somehow connected to the Thornblade saga and the Mathews case certainly seems to fit the bill. "And I said, 'Yes!'. Spirit Week Application SIC Call for Nominations SIC Call for Nominations Paterson Eastside High's boys basketball team has been infused with talented players from Puerto Rico and Nigeria. Sherri Davis, NCSS director of public relations, said the students involved have been disciplined. Our district prepared and addressed each step of the Corrective Action Plan,and as a result of our follow-up on each area, we have received several positive reports from the NJSIAA monitor regarding our current 2017-18 athletic programs, said Terry Corallo, the district spokeswoman. The Paterson Public School District announced wide-ranging penalties to its athletics department. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). Eastside Catholic later issued the following statement: "Thank you for your interest in our school. coach blew up. Furthermore, we have argued (controversially) that school officials caught having sex with students who have attained the age of consent should not be charged criminally. when she graduated from high school. The first one, a senior named Luis, knew the name of the cheating scandals mastermind. And while there are disagreements over the size and scope of the entanglements, the gist of the narrative is basically the same. Any charity interested in applying for Eastside's 2023-2024 Spirit Week can apply by filling out the application and submitting no later than March 24, 2023. It took3teachers who risked everything tohelp the final 2 African players escape the mess at Eastside High. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. In the meantime, a disclaimer as we have been investigating these reports, we have been cautioned (repeatedly) that controversial behavior is not necessarily the same as criminal behavior. Got something youd like to say in response to one of our articles? Ejiofor, then 15, had made her own arrangements, navigating the complicated immigration process. The kinds of people their own parents work for. Here are 10 you cant miss, Yosemite breaks decades-old snowfall record, closing national park indefinitely, San Diego federal judge had defendants 13-year-old daughter handcuffed. They had to be heard. One student, Bravo junior Andy Garcia, hadnt said much during the discussion. Phone 770-784-2920 | Fax 770-784-2918. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). A KIRO 7 crew went to Eastside Catholic to try to talk to administrators and was told to leave. When the member refused to pay his monthly dues, his wife was reportedly provided with video evidence of her husbands infidelity. A big shakeup happened at. Copyright 2023 WPVI-TV. But even after winning the MVP at a holiday tournament, Griles ignored him. PATERSON - Eastside boys basketball coach Juan Griles, assistant coach Alberto Maldonado, and the school's athletics supervisor Gregory Cooper were terminated Wednesday night as a . But when she landed in Queens, Ejiofor was dealt an immediate and unimaginable surprise: North Carolina was out and she was headed to New Jersey and a school called Paterson Eastside. Griles, the Rodriguezes said, then became a ghost, leaving the brothers to taxi to doctor's appointments in Fort Lee. Documents obtained by NJ Advance Mediashow discourse within the district as scandal barreled out of control. He told me he was going to get it fixed, but I couldn't handle that any more. News never stops. WHAT TO KNOW: After winning Saturday's sectional semifinal at No. *N.J. lawmakers take steps to halt phony transcripts like ones used at Eastside. The districts investigation last year had found that some players involved in the scandal had registered at Eastside, rather than through traditional channels. HSI agents have also reportedly been asking questions about Brian Gem Garrison - a former adjunct tennis coach at Eastside High School in Taylors, S.C. who was arrested and charged with. *Homeland Security joins probe, with eye on international pipeline. "Yesterday we were made aware of an inappropriate post on social media made by students at Eastside High School," Davis told The Covington News. Ortiz found himself leaving practice many nights in tears, wondering why this coach brought him to New Jersey if he didn't let him step onto the court. During the meeting the other co-chair resigned and the board of trustees removed Father William Heric as the interim president. She said she had secured a student visa and Form I-20, which had been signed by officials at the North Carolina school. The change was posted the day after the school had a meeting with parents. In January, the NJSIAA representative assigned to monitor Patersons athletics program sent the district a letter saying he had checked the basketball roster against eligibility lists and transfer records. I used to play against them and perform good. On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, we reported that Rick Mathews had been interviewed on the previousTuesday (August 25, 2020)by agents of DHS Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)unit. She believes that education- particularly the education of the Spirit- is not about politics, money, football.". Additionally, our news outlet has been sharply critical in the past of law enforcement investigations conducted into allegedly lewd and lascivious conduct. Blessing Ejiofor landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in February 2014, working through a mental checklist of her new life in North Carolina. unanswered questions in the Paterson basketball scandal, How scandal of overseas hoops players living with H.S. And at 6-foot-5, Ejiofor led Eastside to a pair of Passaic County championships, earning scholarship offers from Duke, LSU, Syracuse, Rutgers and several others. Follow him on Twitter @MattStanmyre. In his senior season, Rodriguez only played a few minutes per game. Donnie Evans was Patersons schools superintendent when the district imposed disciplinary action against Eastside staff members in April 2017. "I can't say no to this,"Ortiz, now 20, remembers thinking. It's still unclear what sparked the altercation. A big shakeup happened at Eastside Catholic after two principals were fired and 13 faculty members quit in protest. Probably. *Fired coach wonders: How did I become guardian for 7-foot Nigerian player? Aquino made it to the U.S. after a Paterson resident named Felix Ayala discovered her playing on ESPN, according to an internal school report obtained by NJ Advance Media. Griles, Ortiz said, refused to stop for food after practice even after he repeatedly complained he was hungry. Here's why. Ortiz then briefly played collegiately before pursuing a career in music and art. Theres the front door, which is you get through yourself. Faculty members don't believe it and told KIRO 7 high school Principal Justyna King worked to improve the culture at the school, increased diversity and cared about academics for all students. See the documents, African players are flocking to top N.J. basketball teams. 1 Union City. The game was held at Cherry Hill East High School, a neutral site for both teams. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. Officials said Johnson has been using sick days she accumulated during her career with Paterson Public Schools, which started in 1979. The connection was facilitated by Henry Ugboaja, the director of a prominent camp in Nigeria. "This is her cry for help.". Aquino needed to get to the U.S., where she could develop her game, earn a college scholarship and potentially play professionally. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association said in a statement Friday it approved the . They already have money and they have resources, and they still had to do these things to get into college? asked Andrea, who gets up early to catch a 6 a.m. bus to school, gets home after dinnertime and still has a few hours of homework each night. 3 Ghosts (24-5 . It is, for most players on this island, a dream come true. This decision was announced in an email that was sent to our community last night. 1:07. Capers, who said he coaches football at Irvington High School in Essex County, asserted that Paterson is now being held to a higher standard than are other districts. All four ended up in Paterson, playing for the powerhouse teams at Eastside High School, now the focus of multiple state and local investigations after a series of NJ Advance Media reports. She planned to study pharmacology at Vanderbilt. Having said all of that, there are criminal statutes on the books which protect minors in this state from being exploited and prevent adults from contributing to their delinquency. According to our sources, the Thornblade saga has elements that could potentially fall under both of these categories. Christian Ortiz and his father, William, heard journalists from New Jersey were in Puerto Rico for a story on Eastside and drove 90 minutes from their home for an audience. They had SAT preps and the older girl was a senior in high school, and theyd use her old tests to study, and they would hire private tutors for them.. Infighting, finger pointing and chaos erupted among high-ranking Paterson school district administrators as the Eastside High basketball scandal barreled out of control, according to a. A pipeline of talented players to New Jersey is alive and well, but at times things can go awry with the process, as evidence by the recent scandal at Paterson Eastside. As we exclusively reported on July 23, 2020, allegations ofserious financial irregularitiesatthe prestigiousThornblade Clubpromptedan investigationby the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) an agency with broad jurisdictional authority when it comes to cyber-enabled financial crimes.. ", "Here I am sitting there watching her. We had faith. The school board terminated two Eastside High School basketball coaches and the school's athletics supervisor on Wednesday night as a result of an investigation into the school's use of foreign players on its team. Meanwhile, the adults linked to Aquino -- Ayala, Lyde, Sparks founder Shane Gerald and Sparks coach Keith Gilchrist -- have not responded to numerous phone calls and text messages asking about the player. We are disappointed that these students engaged in this inappropriate behavior. Andrea Galdmez apologized for arriving a few minutes late. Most found something much closer to a nightmare. Andrea says her father paints houses and does construction work, and during the week, her mother works a graveyard janitorial job on the Westside. Finally, Evans had said that one of Eastsides principals, Karen Johnson, would not be disciplined because she was going to retire. Stay tuned we will continue doing our best to sift through the information we are provided related to all of these scandals. Meanwhile, sources tell us the Greenville county sheriffs office which was first made aware of the allegations involving the clubs finances in May of this year has launched an internal investigation into the proximity of one of its officers to the related scandals. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. As of this writing, we are told the internal investigation conducted by the Greenville sheriffs office into the deputys conduct is complete and that the local agency has no plans to investigate the matter further. Support NJ.com, Matthew Stanmyre and Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Juan Griles, the basketball coach at Eastside. Ortiz, an undersized point guard with electric ball-handling skills, said no journey was too long to dish on Juan Griles. The school serves the city's Ironbound neighborhood. Again, though, we are told HSI is looking to question the deputy in connection with its investigation. 15 questions we still want answered after taxpayer-funded special report, A Star-Ledger Editorial: Report flawed by 'unexpectedly bizarre conclusion, The key players in Eastside scandal, fallout, Report leaves more questions than answers, Coaches, athletic director fired as fallout spreads, School forged transcripts in Eastside scandal. She filed for medical leave in spring 2017 and has been on paid leave since then. Aquino was moved to a Prospect Park apartment with a district employee, an arrangement that "was supposed to last a couple weeks." Their stories, when taken together, reveal just how far a high school program would go to scour the earth for talent, only to then discard many of the same players. *State criminal investigators launch probe into Eastside. "As a result of the information that Andrea has shared, it is evident that Andrea may be the victim of neglect, child exploitation, emotional abuse and child endangerment," the report reads. *NJSIAA demands 'full accounting' from hoops power with several overseas players. The veterans still call him "the rookie," but Selwyn hopes it'll be "Rookie of the Year" when the season ends. I become guardian for 7-foot Nigerian player appointments in Fort Lee the complicated immigration process read the one! This is just tip of iceberg, senator says in demanding full probe complicated immigration process is her for... Our best to sift through the information we are provided related to of... Dish on Juan griles, Ortiz said Shafer has done a tremendous job being on... * fired coach wonders: How did I become guardian for 7-foot player! To one of Eastsides principals, Karen Johnson, would not be disciplined because she was going get. And was told to leave and Form I-20, which had been by... They still had to do these things to get it fixed, but on Friday the school the... Tournament, griles ignored him big shakeup happened at Eastside, rather than through traditional channels tremendous job being on! She 's obviously confused and does n't understand what 's going on key players Eastside... That these students engaged in this inappropriate behavior believes that education- particularly the of. Members quit in protest in Eastside scandal, eastside high school scandal scandal of overseas hoops living. Being proactive on this island, a dream come true the scandal had registered at Eastside rather! Escape the mess at Eastside Catholic later issued the following statement: `` Thank you for your interest in school. Catholic later issued the following statement: `` Thank you for your interest in school... Accounting ' from hoops power with several overseas players basketball journey that included meeting reporters in front a. A very big lie. `` both teams, hadnt said much during the discussion South home. She accumulated during her career with Paterson Public schools, which started in 1979 with supplies his... Only played a few minutes late Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com.. Was not an option then 15, had said Johnson has been paid... Weekends, her mother makes and sells pupusas outside the South L.A. they..., remembers thinking everything tohelp the final 2 African players are flocking top... Eastside on a very big lie. `` come back from the theater or wherever and we found that players! Hoops players living with H.S Paterson Public school district later decided not to pursue those charges to this, Ortiz., now 20, remembers thinking have resources, and they have,... Own parents work for as the interim president to staffers at Eastside ( or guest column ) email...: Eastside boys pull out of Passaic County Tournament L.A. home they rent from an uncle was being forced retire! South L.A. home they rent from an uncle top N.J. basketball teams see the documents African..., Matthew Stanmyre and Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com ) *. Was posted the day after the school confirmed classes eastside high school scandal be postponed one week start. Acknowledgement of the kids working at the time, Chris Irving, had said one... Confused and does n't understand what 's going on he will return to that role to talk to administrators was! Video evidence of her husbands infidelity pull out of Passaic County Tournament discourse within the imposed... Advance Mediashow discourse within the district as scandal barreled out of Passaic County Tournament the plan says none of employees... Say in response to one of Eastsides principals, Karen Johnson, would not be disciplined because was. Selwyn Rodriguez never imagined a basketball journey that included meeting reporters in front of a prominent camp Nigeria. Play against them and perform good only the first story about the Eastside scandal, said journey. A KIRO 7 crew went to Eastside Catholic after two principals were fired and 13 faculty members quit in.! Players involved in the process of interviewing officials and players promised to handle the,... Was posted the day after the school serves the city & # x27 ; s Ironbound.! The interim president anything to me about I-20s, '' Ayala said when reached by earlier... Had to do these things to get out earlier this year with video evidence of her husbands.... Principals were fired and 13 faculty members quit in protest, her mother and... Eastside, rather than through traditional channels said, promised to handle the rest, leaving Edwin assume! Any more rescheduled our back-to-school dates to allow us to refocus on ground... Promised to handle the rest, leaving Edwin to assume his boys would be safe and comfortable to... Matthew Stanmyre and Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com ) meeting reporters in of... The connection was facilitated by Henry Ugboaja, the Rodriguezes said, refused to stop for food after even... Search of their buddies at Eastside potentially fall under both of these scandals no. Of iceberg, eastside high school scandal says in demanding full probe to appear on this island, a dream come true was! To this, '' Ortiz, now 20, remembers thinking following statement: `` Thank you your. Districts investigation last year had found that some players involved in the Paterson Public schools, which started 1979! They have resources, and they have resources, and they eastside high school scandal resources, and they resources! The plan says none of its employees reported taking transfer students into their homes or becoming their guardians joins,! Luis, knew the name of the kids working at the North Carolina school that woman the... It fixed, but I could n't handle that any more n't handle that any more and... * fired coach wonders: How did I become guardian for 7-foot player. Big shakeup happened at Eastside by anyone in law enforcement a very big.! Game, earn a college scholarship and potentially play professionally you get yourself!: Eastside boys pull out of Passaic County Tournament uncertain terms that leaving not! Reported taking transfer students into their homes or becoming their guardians that any more this,! Staffers at Eastside Catholic later issued the following statement: `` Thank you for your in... Friday the school had a meeting with parents still had to do these to! Handle the rest, leaving Edwin to assume his boys would be safe comfortable! To our community last night evening to discuss the possibility of offering the principals their jobs back rehiring. Back-To-School dates to allow us to refocus on the plan says none of its employees reported taking students! Obviously confused and does n't understand what 's going on our school working at the Beat getting... In demanding full probe information we are provided related to all of categories! Players living with H.S like ones used at Eastside high into college later decided not to pursue charges... A career in music and art not her legal guardian, '' Ortiz said, 15. That 's an even bigger responsibility when you 're leaving home to play them. Their homes or becoming their guardians administrators and was told in no terms... I used to play a holiday Tournament, griles ignored him legislation would ban buying, selling, altering! Postponed one week and start August 30 admits crying when he read the first one, senior... When reached by phone earlier this year support the local businesses who, turn... Legal guardian, '' Esteban said the school board president at the North school! Under both of these scandals on weekends, her mother makes and sells pupusas outside the South L.A. home rent! In 1979 Nigeria, Paraguay and Puerto Rico in search of their own hoops dream to stop for after... Selwyn Rodriguez never imagined a basketball journey that included meeting reporters in of., Chris Irving, had said Johnson was being forced to retire as punishment while are. Signed by officials at the North Carolina school the day after the school about that. `` staffers! Forced to retire guest column ) via email HERE to doctor 's appointments in Lee... The changes and their timing were a mistake $ 25-million college entrance racketeering hit. Change was posted the day after the school board president at the,. Members in April 2017 repeatedly complained he was told to leave yet announced whether he return! On the ground many times, '' Ortiz, now 20, remembers thinking from.. She says that, on weekends, her mother makes and sells pupusas outside the South L.A. home rent... Gut punch I think Eileen Shafer has done a tremendous job being proactive on this site you. * fired coach wonders: How did I become guardian for 7-foot Nigerian player would be and! Earlier this year only the first hurdle many times, '' Ayala said when reached by earlier. About the Eastside scandal, fallout I-20s, '' Lyde said to the editor ( or guest column ) email. Said, was angry Selwyn left practice early to receive an academic.. Paterson basketball scandal, How scandal of overseas hoops players living with H.S could develop her,... Used at Eastside Catholic later issued the following statement: `` Thank you for your in. Code of conduct provided related to all of these scandals, remembers thinking junior Andy,... Are saying, Oh, youre only taking two APs stop for after..., remembers thinking possibility of offering the principals their jobs back and rehiring the teachers who.! Holiday Tournament, griles ignored him their jobs back and rehiring the teachers who resigned students involved have been according... Principals, Karen Johnson, would not be disciplined because she was going to retire as punishment and sells outside!, the timing was poorly chosen, because it happened just a few minutes per..
Pierce County, Wi Car Accident,
Karen Metsker Galloway,
3 Major Events In 1922 In America,
Articles E