GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (Nov. 15, 2019)– Please spread the word to any veteran or active military who attended GCHS or Gloucester High. Last year was really special honoring these brave men and women and we
hope to continue to grow the tradition. Gloucester Catholic alumnus can email their info to RMurphy@gchsrams.org
On November 3,
Lisa Morina
, Vice President of Government & External Relations, received the Corporate Excellence Award from the Gloucester County NAACP. Morina was one of 20 recipients of a “Game Changers” award at the annual Black & White Gala, held at Auletto’s Caterers in Deptford, NJ.
“Game Changer awards recognize those who, through their organization, provide significant financial or in-kind resources to assist organizations like the NAACP in meeting community needs,” said
Loretta Winters
, President, Gloucester County NAACP. “Through Lisa’s community involvement, she has recognized and met those needs with persistence, involvement and commitment to equity.”
At Jefferson Health in New Jersey, Morina ensures its mission is represented across all lines of government, community, business and trade association stakeholders.
Morina is an active member and serves on the boards for numerous community and business organizations. And, prior to joining Jefferson Health in New Jersey in November 2013, she served as Director of Economic Development for Gloucester County, the Director of Business Services for Cumberland County College, and Director of the Business and Industry Training Center for Gloucester County College.
We are proud of Lisa’s achievements and congratulate her on receiving this prestigious award.
For more information, visit
www.gloucestercountynaacp.org
.
CHESTER, Pa. (Nov. 20, 2019)
– Philadelphia Union announced today that they have acquired up
Union trade defender Auston Trusty to Rapids in exchange for $600,000 of guaranteed Allocation Money; Club can receive an extra $150,000 in additional Allocation Money pending incentives
to $750,000 in Allocation Money from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for defender Auston Trusty in one of the largest transactions in Union history. In 2020, the Union will receive $300,000 in Targeted Allocation Money and in 2021, $300,000 in General Allocation Money.
Additionally, the Union will receive an additional $150,000 in General Allocation Money if Trusty meets certain performance metrics. Furthermore, the Union will receive 30% of the transfer fee if Trusty is sold outside of the league on or before Dec. 31, 2021 and 25% on or after Jan. 1, 2022. The percentage would only apply to any amount of total allocation money received over what the Rapids paid the Union for Trusty, not the total transaction fee.
MORE: Big fee, depth key to Auston Trusty deal
“On behalf of the organization, we want to thank Auston for his hard-work and contributions to the team,” said Ernst Tanner, Union Sporting Director. “Auston has been an integral part of our defensive line since signing with the club in 2016 and his efforts helped lead the team to consecutive playoff appearances. With the depth of our defensive roster, we believe this is the best move for both the club and Auston. As one of our homegrown signings, we are proud of his accomplishments and wish him the best of luck in Colorado.”
Trusty was signed by the Union as a Homegrown Player in August 2016. He played three seasons for the club, making 56 appearances for the team and earning a career total of two goals and one assist. During the 2018 season, he was the only player on the Union to play every minute of every regular-season match, setting a new league record for the youngest field player to do so over a 34-game regular season.
TRANSACTION:
Philadelphia Union acquire up to $750,000 in Allocation Money from the Colorado Rapids in exchange for defender Auston Trusty on November 20, 2019.
On a chilly night under the Wednesday Night Lights the Junior Class of 2021 defeated the upper Senior Class of 2020, 8-6 in a fierce battle by the two classes.
Senior Qb Chole Bennett handed sprinter Meghan Ferry the ball for a 22 yard touchdown giving the Seniors an early 6-0 lead after the failed point after attempt.
Juniors would not be denied as the athletic combo of Crystal Johnson and Gracie Fenton ran behind the blocking of Emily Keith to take the lead. Johnson plunged 2 yards to tie the game at 6 – 6 before Qb Fenton sprinted around the left side for the 2 point conversion and the 8 – 6 win
Halftime entertainment was provided by the Junior Class ALL MALE cheerleading squad
Photos courtesy of Bruce Darrow
More Photos at https://darrowphotos.com/
Junior Qb Gracie Fenton winning conversation
Juniors Celebrate Crystal Johnson (center) Touchdown
Junior Class Cheerleading Squad
Senior Meghan Ferry TD Run
Seniors Celebrate Touchdown
CATHOLIC BY SCORE OF 18-12
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ–(The Year 1948) Gloucester City High School captured its first victory of the current season last Friday evening at the Charles St. Stadium when they took Gloucester Catholic into camp by an 18 to 12 count.
A crowd of about 3500 looked on as the visitors broke a 12-12 deadlock with a third-period touchdown. The Catholic kickoff was returned to the Gloucester 36. Sooy picked up one yard. City High was penalized five yards for offside. Harris picked up two yards. After a pass had fallen incomplete, Weichman punted to the Catholic 40. McQuillan gained five, Phelps three, and Gibison three for a first down on the Gloucester 49.
McQuillan was thrown for a three-yard loss by Whitmore, and after two incomplete passes, O’Neill punted to the Gloucester 33.
Continue reading “GLOUCESTER HIGH BEATS GLOUCESTER”source GCHS Press Release
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (October 2012)–Gloucester Catholic’s 1971 unbeaten, untied football team was honored on Saturday, October 20, 2012, during a reunion of team members at Gloucester Catholic High School. Team players, coaches, and staff were honored prior to the Rams’ 10:30 a.m. homecoming game against Woodstown in a special ceremony.
Guided by former coach Bob McQuillan, the 1971 Rams posted a 9-0 overall record, led by All-South Jersey standouts Jack Long and Steve Rotella, along with quarterback Steve Johnson. They capped a spectacular season with a 34-29 victory over Middle Township team in November 1971.
Continue reading “1971 Gloucester Catholic HS Football Team Honored”By GUS OSTRUM
GCHS Director of Advancement
Ramblings Spring 2012 edition
GLOUCESTER CITY NJ (June 2012) –Joe Murphy has served on both sides of the fence at Gloucester Catholic, and has earned a reputation as a beloved figure within the community as a former alumnus and athlete, coach, teacher, and friend.Two plays later, Grant found himself circling the flank for the thirty-first point.
“Coach Murphy,” a 1954 graduate, began his long affiliation with GCHS as. The love affair with the school has never stopped, even after some 62 years. freshman student entering classes in the Fall of 1951. The love affair with the school has never stopped, even after some 62 years.
One key life lesson Joe has never forgotten is the strong bond between a teacher (coach) and a student and the influence it has on a young person’s life.
Continue reading “Joe Murphy, Alumnus, Athlete, Coach, Teacher and Friend of Gloucester Catholic”(July 2011)–Former LaSalle Football Coach Bill Manlove (photo) will be heading to South Bend, Indiana, this week for the College Football Hall of Fame ceremonies held July 15-16. He is one of four coaches who will be enshrined.
Knowledgeable South Jersey football fans will remember Manlove as the head football coach at Gloucester City High School in the 1960s. A graduate of Temple University, Manlove taught math at GHS. Along with coaching football, he also coached Lions freshman basketball.
Former Gloucester City Mayor Bob Bevan, who was coached by Manlove, said, ”I played for Bill in my junior and senior year (1961, 1962). We had a losing record in his rookie year as Head Coach and had a 6-2-1 record in our senior year. He was more of a strategist in his first year and became more of a motivator during his second year. He became successful over the next several years in both high school and as a college coach. He was a gentleman and always treated his players with respect.”
Echoing those remarks, 1961 GHS alumnus Bill Tourtual added, “Bill Manlove was an amazing coach, talent scout, and person. I will always treasure the times the late Larry Pusey and I spent together under the coaching of Bill Manlove.
Continue reading “Gloucester High Gridiron Coach Enshrined in College Football Hall of Fame”By CNB Sports
GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (November 25, 2008) – How can two and a half hours have such a profound impact on everyone’s lives? For Lions and Rams fans alike, nothing compares to the Thanksgiving game. This year, unlike many in the past, brings together many local players from both the GCHS and GHS teams for the last time.
Rams players such as Mike Gartland, Mike Rafferty, George Spingler, Ryan Alcott, and Harry Amwake will face off against Lions seniors and lifelong friends Ian Harter, Robert Filer, Kyle Stewart, Brett Darrow, John Alberta, Frank Heitman, and many others. These players are not just teammates but neighbors and friends, coming together for one final match.
In recent years, this game felt more like the Lions competing against out-of-towners in a City Series game. This Thursday morning, most of these boys will wake up as varsity football players for the last time, marking the end of a football journey that began innocently enough at the age of five on Johnson Boulevard.
These boys not only played as Mustangs against other towns but also participated in Little League Baseball and CPBL Basketball together. Throughout grammar school, these players formed bonds in various ways. As they started sports at such a young age, the end of their football careers seemed a distant thought. Parents, too, often failed to recognize the significance of their sons’ final game.
Walking off the home field on Thursday will be a bittersweet experience. GCHS players from out of town cannot truly appreciate the depth of this game. These local friends and former Little League and football All-Stars will never meet again in such an intense battle, yet they will leave as best friends. They will hit each other hard throughout the day, engaging in conversations on the field that won’t be friendly banter. However, each player will feel the end differently.
Along with the desire for victory comes the realization that a career and a way of life have come to an end. Teary-eyed players will meet in the end zone after the game, sharing hugs for the final time. These boys have battled together for their school while providing their parents and friends with something truly special to celebrate.
The moments of innocence and high school life seem to pass so quickly, and as each player walks through the gauntlet of proud parents, witnessing the tears in their moms’ and dads’ eyes, it will be hard to forget their last time leaving the field.
In the end, the score doesn’t really matter; it is the friendships that count. Many parents have become friends because their sons’ sports brought together once-strangers. Boys attended each other’s birthday parties as they grew up.
In the years to come, it will be enjoyable to read about how your school is doing and to return to cheer on the team. Scrapbooks may eventually be set aside, but what will remain with parents and players is that last hug.
It’s remarkable how two and a half hours spent on the field during Thanksgiving can make everyone realize that, regardless of challenges like the economy or gas prices, we have something to be truly thankful for: family and friends.
Note: A series of articles about the history of the Gloucester Catholic vs. Gloucester High football games was published in a booklet released in 1993 entitled “The Renewal of Friendship”. This remarkable history of the series was put together by members of the Gloucester High Alumni Association.
BY Bruce Darrow/CNBNews
Gloucester City, NJ (November 21, 2007)—This Thursday’s Thanksgiving Day game between Gloucester Catholic and Gloucester High will renew an old rivalry that began almost 60 years ago, in 1948, on the field at the Charles Street Stadium. Although that stadium may be gone, the tradition lives on. The game was briefly stopped for a period but was renewed again in 1993.
There is an ongoing debate within the City of Gloucester over whether the Rams recruit players from surrounding areas, which many believe gives them an unfair advantage. However, this year, that advantage doesn’t seem to be as significant.
Continue reading “The Lions vs. Rams Thanksgiving Classic Continues”