In a practice last week with the Vaqueros, Selwyn finished every drill with a flourish. "He didn't have a bed (for me) so I was sleeping on a pile of clothes on the floor. Search for New Jersey classmates, friends, family, and memories in one of the largest collections of Online Univeristy, College, Military, and High School Yearbook images and photos! Olson, the recruiting analyst, said he watched Aquino play twice in January and marveled over her agility for a player of her size. Legislation would ban buying, selling, makingor altering a transcript with the intent to deceive. "You gotta call her coach and whoever. Thanks to our long history of educational excellence and deeply felt sense of mission, any change at Eastside Catholic invites high interest from our current and alumnae community. "I don't want him to coach again," Ortiz said from the arena in Bayamon. Donnie Evans was Patersons schools superintendent when the district imposed disciplinary action against Eastside staff members in April 2017. Paterson Eastside High School basketball ban upheld by state commissioner, Paterson names new coach for Eastside girls basketball team, Michael Baker named boys basketball coach as Eastside looks to rebound from scandal, Paterson picks new AD to replace one fired in Eastside hoops scandal, Lawyer says Paterson Eastside coach victim of fake news in hoops scandal, Paterson's Eastside loses appeal of ban from state basketball tourney, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He asked to play with the junior varsity just to prove he belonged. Its absurd.. *A Star-Ledger Editorial: Report flawed by 'unexpectedly bizarre conclusion', Justice Wallace's work is "relentlessly ignorant of those who coach sports on this level. But who would look at a student of privilege and wonder the same thing? It's still unclear what sparked the altercation. A KIRO 7 crew went to Eastside Catholic to try to talk to administrators and was told to leave. The game was held at Cherry Hill East High School, a neutral site for both teams. We came to Eastside on a very big lie.". Got something youd like to say in response to one of our articles? March 17, 2019 5 AM PT. If you have difficulty accessing information on our website due to a disability, contact Ms. Green, Director of Operations, at mgreen@www.metscharterschool.org or (201) 526-8500 ext. That's room and board, she has to eat and that takes money. So far, there has been no official acknowledgement of the seismic, sexually charged side of this investigation by anyone in law enforcement. Authorities have arrested an unidentified 15-year-old in connection with the stabbing of two Paterson students at Eastside High School on Friday afternoon, which left one of the victims dead . The female student is then placed behind a gate and the first male student states, "Justice is served." Father Heric was appointed to be interim president after the previous president, John Kennedy, resigned over the summer. Ayala promised to be the point of contact and to "make sure Andrea has everything that she needs," the report said. Unfortunately, there are a pair of federal investigations underway related to the saga which first popped up on our radar screen almost two months ago. *Broken promises and disposable players: The remarkable story how Eastside coaches lured foreign players. Coaches from the powerhouse Paterson Eastside's boys basketball team served as legal guardians to six playersand had them living in their homes. The NJSIAA wants to know what rules were broken before it can decide on possible punishment. "He made a lot of promises about the future, about getting Selwyn to a university, about getting him to Division 1," Selwyn's father, Edwin, said. 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. Christine Kelley, an adult advisor to the Beat which operates under the auspices of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism said shed been on the job eight years and had never seen students deal with more pressure. Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. Home. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. NJSIAA officials say they will take action in wake of NJ Advance Media's reporting. ", "Here I am sitting there watching her. Griles had taken the role of legal guardian for most of those players, the schools subsequent investigation found. Theres the front door, which is you get through yourself. Neither do we. Phone 770-784-2920 | Fax 770-784-2918. Here's why, This is just tip of iceberg, senator says in demanding full probe, Eastside girls team out of states, multiple suspensions announced, Troubling new questions, including concerns of human trafficking, broadside Eastside boys and girls programs, Season's over: Eastside boys pull out of Passaic County Tournament, The (many!) 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. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). The USSS and HSI investigations are ongoing. 2:14. I used to play against them and perform good. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. "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. CLICK HERE. ICE officials are in the process of interviewing officials and players. "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. Support NJ.com, Matthew Stanmyre and Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Juan Griles, the basketball coach at Eastside. The officials at the post office insisted it was left in a safe place. In response to questions raised by our faculty and community, we held a Town Hall on Wednesday August 16. In April 2015, the teenager moved to New Jersey, using a visa issued for a New York-based private school, the document said. To recap: We have been looking into three distinct Thornblade-related scandals: 1) Allegations of embezzlement involving the neighborhood golf club, 2) allegations of a prostitution ring (or sex ring) involving several Thornblade residents, and 3) allegations involving an athletics team at a government-run high school in nearby Taylors, S.C. which is said to be somehow connected to the prostitution/ sex ring accusations. supports HTML5 video. Now, the state wants answers as the district takes action. All Rights Reserved. "Especially because it was our kids who had to suffer the most because of this.. The Beat reporters heard each other out and decided to invite a teacher, a college student and a parent maybe Azucenas mother to participate in a radio talk show about the scandal. Rodriguez scored 20 points in a head-to-head matchup with Karl-Anthony Towns, who eventually became the No. *School suspends hoops coach who had 6 overseas players living with him. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). "I really thought for me, right now, I was supposed to be playing in the NBA. Paterson officials 'highly troubled' by latest bombshell in scandal that began with report of 6 overseas players living in coach's condo and widened to include concerns of human trafficking. Got a technical question or a glitch to report? Im taking three or four. Well good for you, but I dont want to die, said Olivia, who joins clubs and is on the cheer squad to make her college application more appealing. We will be sure to let our readers know if that changes . NJ Advance Media staff writer Matt Stypulkoski contributed to this report. "Over there if you're that tall, you're like a monster. "When I asked why I wasn't going to North Carolina, I was told that I didn't have a ready host family," Ejiofor said in a conversation over social media. 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. (Natalie Jordan also has been suspended by the district.) Ejiofor, now 18 after graduating from Eastside 10 months ago, didn't know it then, but she violated immigration laws when she entered Eastside, which is not authorized to issue I-20s. Also, Evans had said the district would seek tenure charges against Griles in an effort to oust him from his teaching position at Eastside. CLICK HERE. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. The college admissions cheating scandal is roiling some of Southern California's most elite prep schools, . According to our sources, one of these central figures is said to be involved in a forthcoming family court matter although no additional details about that case were provided. WHEN/WHERE: Monday, 4:30 p.m., at No. The Eastside basketball scandal was exposed in news stories published in the Star-Ledger. We now recognize that this timing was a mistake, and we are working to rectify the impact it has had. According to that action , Brian Gem Garrison - a former adjunct tennis coach at Eastside High School in Taylors, S.C. - was protected in allegedly predatory activities by the school's . 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. For now, we are continuing to vet all of the information coming in and we hope to have additional information to report to our readers soon. We have now invited the administrators and faculty to rejoin us on the first day of school. 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.. Ayala also told people he was related to Aquino, and the ESPN articlerefers to Aquino having a cousin in New Jersey. Specifically, the inquiry sought to determine whether the deputy in question failed to report his knowledge of alleged illegal activity including the dissemination of sexually explicit material to minors to his superiors. See the documents, African players are flocking to top N.J. basketball teams. Aquino was moved to a Prospect Park apartment with a district employee, an arrangement that "was supposed to last a couple weeks." Eastside High School. That trust has cost her a scholarship to Vanderbilt and forced her back to Africa, where she remains a prisoner of immigration rules. 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. 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). "No one ever told me, and I wish someone did.". At 6-foot-7, people in her village thoughtshewas a freak --all arms and legs clinging to themotorcycle she and her mother sold clothes from to support themselves. "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. NJ man had guns, ammo, fake marshal ID at airport: FBI, 'Havana syndrome' 'unlikely' caused by foreign adversary: US intel, Eli Lilly cuts insulin prices up to 70% amid pressure to slash costs. A fight broke out during the Camden County Tournament championship game between Camden High School and Eastside High School. *Eastside girls team out of states, multiple suspensions announced. Viewer discretion is advised. Eastside Catholic updated its website announcing Father William Heric, the school's chaplain, as the interim president on Thursday. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The injured boy is 16 years old. 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. Father Heric remains our chaplain and community liaison. 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. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. He did not stick around for answers. Anthony McGilcrist, who last year served as athletics coordinator at Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, started working at Eastside September 1 at a salary of $98,701, according to district . Stay tuned we will continue doing our best to sift through the information we are provided related to all of these scandals. 0:05. Rodriguez left Puerto Rico in 2011, chasing the promises of a coach from New Jersey -- his own apartment, a spot on an elite high school team and a Division 1 scholarship. 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. *NJSIAA demands 'full accounting' from hoops power with several overseas players. 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. Again, though, we are told HSI is looking to question the deputy in connection with its investigation. The players came to Paterson Eastside from Nigeria, Paraguay and Puerto Rico in search of their own hoops dream. Good question. According to videos shared on social media, a male student can be seen escorting a female student with hands behind her back. "I am innocent and didn't know any better," Ejiofor said. "I used to play great players that are already in the NBA. Ortiz left Somerset and moved in with the Rodriguezes in their apartment in downtown Paterson. We have an open microphone policy here at FITSNews! "It was like he offered me heaven," Ortiz said. 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). 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. Got a tip for a story? After a series of winning seasons and strong showings in the state tournaments, Eastsides girls and boys teams finished with losing records this year. Based on all the feedback, we realized that both the changes and their timing were a mistake. I think Eileen Shafer has done a tremendous job being proactive on this.. Paterson school board President Oshin Castillo said the district has emphasized accountability among its staff members. I constantly see how students with amazing GPAs and stats, and amazing stories and extracurriculars are not going to the colleges they should have earned. It happened during the Camden County Tournament Championship game between Camden High School and Eastside High School. The high and mighty went as low as they could go, and it did not play well in Boyle Heights. More specifically, we have been informed that investigators are looking to question a former athletics coach at Eastside over his alleged proximity to some of the central figures in this unspooling drama. Thanks To Our Sponsors. Editor's note: The following story contains profane language and disturbing content. My mom, shes a housekeeper and she used to work at a house in the Palisades, and the lady had kids and was very school-oriented, said Azucena Hilario, a Bravo junior. Asked if he cared to comment, he shifted in his wheelchair and said he wanted to go to college but didnt know how hed ever come up with the money, so hes doing whatever he can. Eastside had been one of the favorites to win both county and state titles. What sort of activities are the feds looking into in connection with all of this? "A coach is supposed to be like another father to you," Ortiz said. As we previously reported, Thornblade club officials have acknowledged the existence ofserious financial irregularitiesrelated to the operations of the facility including alleged credit card fraud that was first reported earlier this year to the Greenville countysheriffs office. He is heard saying, "This is what happens when you cross the border illegally." unanswered questions in the Paterson basketball scandal. In short, the district and the students fully understand the infractions that took place at last night's game.The students involved in the incident from both schools have had a tremendous season and have worked incredibly hard to be successful. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. More:Paterson Eastside High School basketball ban upheld by state commissioner, More:Paterson names new coach for Eastside girls basketball team, More:Michael Baker named boys basketball coach as Eastside looks to rebound from scandal. But the club has declined to comment on the rest of the story . Luis says he reads up on the college application process and what his peers say about their experiences. 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. 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