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BearSportsNews Sunday Edition May 3,2020
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- May 2, 2020
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BearSportsNews Sunday Edition
May 3,2020
Distance learning from inside the White Rocks
Bears ABOVE THE White Rocks
Bears WITHIN THE White Rocks
BearsOUTSIDE THE White Rocks
Lots of good news but two sad reports of deaths and a memorial.
Bears ABOVE THE White Rocks
[Mr. Jacoby served in both the Navy and the Air Force so the May
2 flyover the DMV would have been special for him.]
No one has contributed more to Landon sports (and all of school life) than MAC JACOBY since 1955. The time period alone qualifies him for this title, but he also holds the honor of coaching many tennis national championships and more professional athletes than any other sport at Landon.
Mac took the teacher/coach/mentor model seriously and coached middle school teams earlier in his career. Wins were not the measure of his work here, although his boys did play well. Mac’s players left their seasons with a competitive spirit and a high sense of fair play.
What is not known as well is all the things that Mr. Jacoby did, but were virtually invisible. The mathematician took the job of keeping the scorebooks for football and basketball. He was so well respected in the IAC and other frequent opponents that when he would arrive at an away game, this gentleman would be received as though he was a visiting dignitary.
The teams’ schedules and the transportation benefitted from Mac’s military training in logistics. He played a mean center for the Holderness School football team. His love of sports (Trinity Bantams, the Terps, the Redskins and bullets/Wizards) extended watching his Bear students and alumni compete (Donald Dell, the MacNair’s, Fred Hetzel, Kenny Jenkins, among others).
This wonderful man was a meaningful, positive presence in my life for more than 6 decades through Landon and Camp Wachusett. For the past 5 or so years, he “hired” me as his assistant football scorekeeper. Actually, my real job was his chauffer to all of the away games. Hours on the Beltway and the Baltimore-Washington Parkway were actually a chance for me to learn more from may favorite teacher/mentor/coach. Mac, save me a good seat at the stadium in heaven, where the Bears, Bantams, Terps, Wizards and even Redskins are undefeated.
INSIDE THE WHITE ROCKS
Chantz Hartley L’21 has committed to play football at Villanova
Greg Johnson L21 has offers from Georgetown, Dartmouth, Columbia, Sacred Heart and Morgan State
TJ Kim L’22 football and lacrosse player used his education (learning how to fly) to bring much needed COVID-19 medical supplies to rural hospitals (community). His efforts have received a high level of commendations including a visit to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, where POTUS said (shortened):
THE PRESIDENT Today, we also want our TJ Kim, a high school sophomore from McLean, Virginia. TJ hopes to serve as a pilot in the United States Navy. At just 16 year old — 16, boy, that’s a great age — TJ is already taking flight classes to get his pilot’s license. When he heard that hospitals needed more personal protective equipment, he launched his own mission, Operation SOS, which stands for Supplies Over the Skies. He worked with his school, church, and community to collect medical supplies. With the help of the flight instructor, who probably was a very good person — what do you think? Pretty good? … And TJ has flown and delivered more than 10,000 pieces of personal protective equipment. That’s pretty — that’s a lot of work. That’s a lot of flying too. That’s great. And there can be no better preparation for flying the military planes, right? MR. KIM: Yes, sir. THE PRESIDENT: I think there can be nothing better. But you’re going to four rural hospitals in Virginia. So, TJ, come on up and say a few words. Please, great honor. Thank you. (Applause.) MR. KIM: Thank you, Mr. President. I’m beyond humbled to be here today. My name is TJ Kim, and I’m a sophomore at the Landon School in Bethesda, Maryland. A little over a month ago, I turned 16 when, due to coronavirus, my school year and my lacrosse season were effectively over. All I had left was my flight training. Ever since I was nine, it’s been my dream to attend the Naval Academy and become a fighter pilot in the Navy. So I talked to my dad about ways that I could continue my flight training while serving the community at the same time. We came up with Operation SOS, meaning Supplies Over the Skies. In my home state of Virginia, I found that there are seven critical-access hospitals serving the rural communities around them. And I realized that while every hospital is hurting for tier-one PPEs, it was the rural hospitals that were often forgotten about. So I wanted to do something to help and bless them. I’ve flown four Operation SOS missions so far to Luray Caverns, Winchester, the Highlands of Hot Springs, and the northern neck of (inaudible). I’ve sourced and delivered 8,000 medical gloves, 2,000 head covers, 1,500 shoe covers, 400 masks, as well as protective eyewear, isolation gowns, hand sanitizers, and disinfectant sprays. The response has been amazing. Throughout my journey, I’ve learned two lessons: First, is that it takes a community to serve the community. What I mean is that I’m blessed by an incredible community that includes my family, my teachers and peers at Landon, my flight school, my neighborhood, and my church. It’s been their support that has allowed me to complete each Operation SOS mission successfully. Second, I’ve learned that you are never too young to think about how to serve others in times of need. Mr. President, you once said that America is the place where anyone can rise, and today there are youth everywhere in America rising up to help sew masks, deliver groceries to the elderly, and write thank-you letters to our frontline workers. And when I think about them, I’ve realized just how undeserving I am to be here. Mr. President, I’m so honored by this award, and I also don’t know how to repay you. Let me make you this promise instead: As long as there’s a need and as long as I can find the PPEs and fly them to rural hospitals, I’m going to do it. …
THE PRESIDENT: Fantastic story
BEAR TRACKS
MIKE CURTIS, father of Clay ’92 and Ryan ’96, died on April 20th. Mike was an All Met fullback at Richard Montgomery High School and then a two-time All-Atlantic Coast Conference running back selection as well Academic All American at Duke. A first round draft choice of the Baltimore Colts where he played linebacker and in 1970, he was a key player in their Super Bowl victory. Before retiring Mike was a Captain of the Seattle Seahawks and a contributor to the Washington Redskins 1977-1979.
Mike frequently attended his sons’ Bear football and lacrosse games. His insights into those games were always on point and rarely wrong. Mike’s voice could be heard at Clay’s Duke lacrosse games, exercising his right as an honored alumnus to express his sentiments. It is assumed that Ryan did not have benefit of the same help at Charlottesville.
A good friend and someone whose career deserve greater recognition. Condolences to Clay, Ryan, their spouses and children.
Isaiah Edwards L’13 and Brown ’17, a Bear football player with an exceptional sense of humor and high level of economics scholarship, died recently
⇑ Isaiah Edwards, Sebastian Wells, Addison Sarter,
Some very poignant comments on Isaiah’s Facebook page tell much about this young man whose life came to a sad quick end:
I had the privilege of performing with him for two years in college, and I am humbled to have known his thoughtful, hilarious, and caring leadership. He helped our smiles shine brighter and our hearts understand more deeply
While I have been unable to bring myself to really acknowledge this, one of my oldest and dearest friends, Isaiah, has left us too soon. Some of you would have known him as an Improv Star, or a talented singer, clearly a natural leader, and undeniably a man of excellence. He has inspired me every day since I met him when I was 13. I’d go back to laughs at our bus stop, dances at Holton/Landon, debating Chris Brown’s best hits, or just repeatedly talking on the phone until 4 AM in a heartbeat if I could. His wisdom astounded me. His humor left me breathless with laughter. His friendship remained no matter the years nor the distance. He is simply one of the most beautiful souls I’ve ever encountered.
Isaiah Edwards was one of the most amazing human beings I’ve ever come across in this world and his passing has left a tremendous void in all of our lives, but especially in his family’s life
[all of these FB postings referred to the below Memorial Fund]
The brothers of Beta Omega Chi are humbled to collaborate with friends and family to raise money in honor of Isaiah Edwards. As a man, Isaiah embodied principles grounded in faith, patience, laughter, and love. He was a son, a brother, a partner, a mentor, and a friend.
Family and close friends of Isaiah have set a goal to raise $100,000 in order to:
– Commemorate his life which will be celebrated at the earliest opportunity– Help supplement the significant economic contribution that this Ivy League Graduate and prospective MBA student provided his family– Help Isaiah’s family with future goals of starting educational programming that would honor his legacy
We truly appreciate your support of any amount!
George Boiardi L’00 is remembered by fellow ’00 classmate Mike Martinez:
Tom Evans L’15, USNA 20 received some more well deserved accolades:
Griffin Brown L’16, Colgate ’20 and now graduate student at the University of Maryland with Bears brothers Justin Shockey L’17, John Geppert L’18 and Matt Kopp L’19:
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