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ANNOUNCEMENTS/TODAY'S EVENTS
Happy Wednesday Eagle Nation! Practice compassion, lift others, learn to encourage rather than criticize, and you'll feel better when you help others feel better. What a beautiful day yesterday with the sun shining and temperatures reaching the mid-60s, hopefully lots more of that to come just in time for Spring Sports. Remember Spring Sports sign-ups are open on Family ID. We offer Baseball, Softball, and Track & Field. Please get signed up ASAP and the start date will be here before we know it. See the info below for the link to register. We have school-wide Spirit Week next week (see flyer below). Fun fact of the day, Maine is the only state that has a one-syllable name (now you're trying to list/say all 50 states).
The individual Spring Sports stores have been extended until March 22nd. Order something soon to support the teams as they get a portion of each sale.
Remember keep it classy Eagle Nation!
There are only 8 days till Spring (PLEASE BRING NICE WEATHER HERE QUICKLY!!!!) 15 Days till MLB Opening Day 59 more class days left of school 75 Days till Memorial Day
Baseball Open Gyms:
Here is the Remind app code to join for baseball: @cd77ad.
- Thursdays - 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. - MS Gym
- Saturdays - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - MS Gym
Softball Open Gyms:
- Sundays -Hitting and Fielding - 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - MS Gym
- Sundays - Pitching and Catching - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - MS Gym
- Sundays - Fielding - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Elem Gym
Spring Sports Eagle Apparel
GET YOUR ORDER IN BEFORE THEY CLOSE ON 3/22. The general Eagle apparel store will continue to be open.
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Baseball Store
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Softball Store
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Track and Field
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The Galway Eagle Apparel Store
Spring Sports Update:
JV & Varsity -Signups on Family ID open
Modified - Signups on Family ID open on 3/1
Spirit Week: March 17 - 21
Did you know? The longest boxing match in history lasted 7 hours and 19 minutes for 110 rounds in 1893
On this date in sports:
- In 1903, the New York Highlanders (Yankees) baseball franchise was approved as a member of the American League
- In 1949, Ireland retained the Five Nations Rugby Championship and Triple Crown with a 5-0 win over Wales.
- In 1966, jockey Johnny Longden retired after 40 years and 6,032 wins.
- In 2023, Scottie Scheffler became the third golfer (Jack Nicklaus & Tiger Woods) to hold Masters and Players titles at the same time.
Today is National Baked Scallops Day!!!
***Some Reminders!!!!***
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3/13 - Jr/Sr. Interims Mailed
- 3/14 - Blood Moon (2:26 a.m. - 3:31 a.m.)
- 3/17 - 21 - School Spirit Week
- 3/17 - St. Patrick's Day
- 3/17 - JV and Varsity Sports begin
- 3/19 - Meet the Coaches Night at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium
- 3/20 - Spring Begins
- 3/28 - Dress like the 2000's
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3/31 - Modified Sports begin
On this date in history:
- In 2009, American hedge-fund investment manager Bernie Madoff pled guilty to various crimes related to his operation of a Ponzi scheme that was one of the largest in the world; he was sentenced to 150 years in prison.
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In 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a worldwide health alert, one of the first in a decade, regarding an illness it later called severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) that struck hundreds of people in China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam.
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In 1999, Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic became members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) shortly before the group's 50th anniversary.
- In 1993, American lawyer and public official Janet Reno was sworn in as U.S. attorney general, becoming the first woman to hold the office.
- In 1947, U.S. President Harry S. Truman articulated what became known as the Truman Doctrine when he asked Congress to appropriate aid for Greece and Turkey, both of which were facing communist threats.
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In 1933, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his first fireside chat; the radio addresses became a source of hope and security for Americans during the Great Depression and World War II.
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In 1930, Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian nationalist movement, began the Salt March, a nonviolent protest against British rule that brought him international attention.
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In 1912, Juliette Gordon Low formed the first troop of American Girl Guides (later Girl Scouts), in Savannah, Georgia.
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In 1804, Samuel Chase became the first (and, so far, only) U.S. Supreme Court justice to be impeached.
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Girls Basketball Highlights
On Sunday, March 9th, in Saratoga Springs. McKenna Kanaby was honored as the 2025 Scholar-Athlete Award Recipient for Galway. All seven conferences were represented for section 2 girls' basketball. There were 67 scholar athletes awarded for their respective schools. The awards were sponsored by the Capital District Board of Women's Basketball Officials.
The purpose of the event is to recognize area high school student-athletes and their achievements in the classroom, community, and on the basketball court. Guidelines for selection include: A senior female basketball player who demonstrates a high standard of academic achievement has shown good citizenship and moral character, demonstrates sportsmanship and leadership skills, and has made a significant contribution to their basketball program.
Congratulations McKenna and thank you for representing Galway!
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