Saturday, February 17, 2007
Senior Night in Pictures
Sometimes you get your cake and eat it, too. _____________________________________________
Shey Peddy gets to the basket.
Shey Peddy gets to the basket._____________________________________________
The Senior Class and their parents soak up a moment of appreciation. A four year record of 84-5 deserves lots of smiles.
The Senior Class and their parents soak up a moment of appreciation. A four year record of 84-5 deserves lots of smiles.______________________________________________
Taylor Pearson has played in a State Championship final in volleyball and hopes to get the chance to do the same in basketball. Taylor is also one of the top students in her class. Her parents have plenty of reasons to smile.
Taylor Pearson has played in a State Championship final in volleyball and hopes to get the chance to do the same in basketball. Taylor is also one of the top students in her class. Her parents have plenty of reasons to smile.______________________________________________
Lauren Murray is considering a career in Physical Therapy.
Lauren Murray is considering a career in Physical Therapy. ______________________________________________
Krista Limone has been a reliable scorer off the bench for Melrose.
Krista Limone has been a reliable scorer off the bench for Melrose.______________________________________________
The Porcaros are no strangers to Senior Night. Sharon follows Amy, who played for Melrose in the Fleet Center in 2003.
The Porcaros are no strangers to Senior Night. Sharon follows Amy, who played for Melrose in the Fleet Center in 2003.______________________________________________
Sheylani Peddy, brother Tutu, and parents Lisa and Tan celebrate a great career at Melrose.
Sheylani Peddy, brother Tutu, and parents Lisa and Tan celebrate a great career at Melrose.______________________________________________
The DeAmato family hopes for a third trip to the Tsongas Arena.
The DeAmato family hopes for a third trip to the Tsongas Arena.______________________________________________
Friendly Rivals. Shey and Lynley pose with Wakefield seniors on Senior Night. The Boosters Club always presents flowers and balloons to both the Melrose and the visiting seniors.
Friendly Rivals. Shey and Lynley pose with Wakefield seniors on Senior Night. The Boosters Club always presents flowers and balloons to both the Melrose and the visiting seniors._____________________________________________
Just a part of the customary big crowd that turns out to appreciate the Lady Raiders.
Just a part of the customary big crowd that turns out to appreciate the Lady Raiders.______________________________________________
Shey Peddy has gone over, under, around, and through defenders for four years to become Melrose's career scoring leader.
Shey Peddy has gone over, under, around, and through defenders for four years to become Melrose's career scoring leader.______________________________________________
Sharon Porcaro brings toughness to the Melrose front line.
Primary 'Voice of the Lady Raiders', Melrose's Chuck Person is never short on enthusiasm.
An old African proverb says, "350 zebras must die so that one lion can live." The zebras can relax before the game starts.
Co-Captain Lynley DeAmato has enjoyed a wonderful career for the Lady Raiders, offensively and defensively.
Meg Kirwan has enjoyed an All-Star season as part of Melrose's three-headed guard monster. Meg has become a defensive stopper with quick feet and long arms.
Sharon Porcaro brings toughness to the Melrose front line.______________________________________________
Lauren Murray comes in as the smallest player on the court every game, but brings a big heart. Her defense earned her the moniker "Pest-icide." 
The Class of 2007 gets a well-deserved reward with some post-game 'za'.
Lauren Murray comes in as the smallest player on the court every game, but brings a big heart. Her defense earned her the moniker "Pest-icide." ______________________________________________
The Class of 2007 gets a well-deserved reward with some post-game 'za'. ______________________________________________
Lady Raiders Notes: Melrose thanks its own Don Norris for his photographic contribution to Melrose athletics.
Lady Raiders Notes: Melrose thanks its own Don Norris for his photographic contribution to Melrose athletics.
In addition to its current four freshmen, Siena Mamayek, Hannah Brickley, Laura Irwin, and Colleen Hanscom, Melrose added two more freshmen to its stretch run roster, Maave Downey and Nicole Meuse. Melrose basketball is in good hands for the near future.
Melrose travels to St. Mary's of Lynn for the Spartan Tourney tomorrow at 5 P.M., after collecting their 8th consecutive Middlesex League trophy tomorrow at the Middlesex League All-Star game at Reading.
In their first year together, the sixth grade travel team has compiled a North Shore League record of 18 and 2. Melrose has a strong YMCA program as well, and the annual tilt between the Travel Team and the 'Y' team occurs in less than two weeks. The parallel programs continue to produce quality basketball for Melrose. The vacation week 'skills program' staffed by Lady Raider volunteers also sold out.
Primary 'Voice of the Lady Raiders', Melrose's Chuck Person is never short on enthusiasm. _____________________________________________ 
Former Mayor James Milano has supported the Lady Raiders since...well...a long time.
Former Mayor James Milano has supported the Lady Raiders since...well...a long time.______________________________________________
An old African proverb says, "350 zebras must die so that one lion can live." The zebras can relax before the game starts._____________________________________________
Co-Captain Lynley DeAmato has enjoyed a wonderful career for the Lady Raiders, offensively and defensively. ______________________________________________
Meg Kirwan has enjoyed an All-Star season as part of Melrose's three-headed guard monster. Meg has become a defensive stopper with quick feet and long arms. _____________________________________________
// posted by Ron Sen, MD, FCCP @ 8:49 PM 
