EHS ASB. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). Editor's note: The following story contains profane language and disturbing content. 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. "Yesterday we were made aware of an inappropriate post on social media made by students at Eastside High School," Davis told The Covington News. I think things like this happen all the time.. *NJSIAA slams Eastside with unprecedented penalties. Often, the players lived with coaches or other school employees. COVINGTON, Ga. - Students at Eastside High School are under fire after a social media post went viral showing discriminatory and racial remarks and actions. "That's an even bigger responsibility when you're leaving home to play. Here are 10 you cant miss, Yosemite breaks decades-old snowfall record, closing national park indefinitely, San Diego federal judge had defendants 13-year-old daughter handcuffed. [4] "Nobody wanted to spend the money once she got here. Contact Us, 973-321-1000. I slept in the kitchen in front of the stove to stay warm.". Neither do we. VIDEO: Eastside Catholic HS teachers quit Classes could be delayed at a high school sports power house after more than a dozen teachers walked off the job. He came to New Jersey that fall, just before basketball season began, and moved into a house where Griles lived in Somerset. All rights reserved (About Us). I am sure we can agree that getting our kids back to school and focused on their studies, their friendships and their future's is the important goal, and we look forward to doing just that.". Alberto Maldonado sat down with NJ Advance Media for a revealing and wide-ranging Q&A Tuesday. Theres the back door, which [is] you pull strings and do donations and then theres the side door, which he kind of created. According to our sources, the deputy in question was not disciplined by the sheriffs office however he is likely to be questioned by HSI regarding his alleged knowledge of the various scandals and proximity to some of its protagonists. CLICK HERE. Based on all the feedback, we realized that both the changes and their timing were a mistake. 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. Same goes for any attempt at blackmail. We have already announced all these changes to our community and they are overwhelmingly supportive of moving forward. But criminally charged? 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. But Esteban, who admits crying when he read the first story about the Eastside scandal, said Selwyn was . We are not taking away any of the prior successes they have had this year, but we want them to know their actions have consequences.That said, even though we will be making this a growth opportunity for our students, we will also continue to contest the unfounded allegations being investigated by the NJSIAA. Edwin Rodriguez said he paid Griles $900 a month for an apartment for Selwyn, then 17, and Esteban, then 24. Coaches in other towns dont have to take a test on NJSIAA rules, he said. The high and mighty went as low as they could go, and it did not play well in Boyle Heights. He was benched for a first-round state playoff game, and the reason seemed almost too cruel to believe. when she graduated from high school. In the meantime, we are told half of Greenville is lawyered up in response to our ongoing reporting on the Thornblade saga prompting several of our sources to warn us to be careful how we proceed. Faculty members toldKIRO 7 Father Heric and the co-chairs of the board of trustees fired the principal of the high school and principal of the middle school without the permission of the rest of the board of trustees. CLICK HERE. 2022-2023 School Year Calendar. The Vaqueros are a proud franchise in the country's top basketball league, and as their first-round draft pick this season, Rodriguez, a 6-foot-7 point guard, can carve out a nice career here. A big shakeup happened at Eastside Catholic after two principals were fired and 13 faculty members quit in protest. "We would come back from the theater or wherever and we found that woman on the ground many times," Esteban said. Ejiofor, then 15, had made her own arrangements, navigating the complicated immigration process. We are proud that the school holds such an important place in our community, and we look forward to working with everyone and continuing to serve our mission." "I'm willing to go as far as I have to. Stay tuned we will continue doing our best to sift through the information we are provided related to all of these scandals. 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. Got something youd like to say in response to one of our articles? PATERSON As a result of the basketball recruiting scandal that rocked Eastside High School in 2017, more than 100 Paterson sports coaches this year were required to pass a test . Andrea Aquino was treated like a curiosity in Caacupe, Paraguay, according to local coaches and an article on ESPN.com. The students also talked about how, at a high-powered school, they might be in a distinct minority and be looked at as students who maybe didnt deserve to be there but got a break. "Here in Puerto Rico, I was a top prospect," Selwyn, now 22, said as he sat on a weight bench in his carport adjacent to his grandmother's house. We want to make sure everything is done properly, Castillo said. The female student is then placed behind a gate and the first male student states, "Justice is served." Thanks To Our Sponsors. Absolutely. The second of five players emerge from the home of head coach Juan Griles a day after he said only two of his Paterson Eastside basketball players are living with him at his home on E. 19th Street. Now hes under review, Blizzard conditions close major highways and roads in Lake Tahoe area, I-5 closed through Grapevine as last wave of winter storm hits Southern California, Dictators and criminals fear this USC instructor whos making the case for an Oscar. But their jobs dont cover all the bills, Andrea said, so when her mother gets home after her Friday night shift, she prepares the pupusas, then steals an hour of sleep before selling them Saturday morning with Andreas 14-year-old sister. The school board president at the time, Chris Irving, had said Johnson was being forced to retire as punishment. We have also rescheduled our back-to-school dates to allow us to refocus on the classroom and prepare adequately. Ayala promised to be the point of contact and to "make sure Andrea has everything that she needs," the report said. Some of these Disciples are members at the Thornblade club, we are told. All Rights Reserved. What sort of proximity are we talking about? The parents of an Eastside High School student accused a former tennis coach of having sexually inappropriate conversations with their teenage son on a cellphone he secretly gave the . "We're not dumb people. "Especially because it was our kids who had to suffer the most because of this.. 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. NJ Advance Media staff writer Matt Stypulkoski contributed to this report. These allegations have since received mainstream media coverage courtesy of The Greenville News. "'An outstanding educator': Paterson Eastside High School principal dies," by The Paterson Press' Joe Malinconico: "Gerald Glisson, who was principal of Paterson's Eastside High . Theres the front door, which is you get through yourself. According to our sources, most of the initial speculation has centered around Eastside High School in Taylors, S.C. and perhaps one other nearby school in the South Carolina government-run system. ", *Coaches, athletic director fired as fallout spreads. Additionally, our news outlet has been sharply critical in the past of law enforcement investigations conducted into allegedly lewd and lascivious conduct. "It was hell," Ortiz said. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com), *Season's over: Eastside boys pull out of Passaic County Tournament. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. In the last week, these students have looked across the divide at youngsters their own age who live in an alternate universe of abundance and entitlement. So these guys got her over here and then everybody dropped the ball on her.". All rights reserved (About Us). The districts status update on the plan says none of its employees reported taking transfer students into their homes or becoming their guardians. Directions on submission are attached. Our number one objective at the district is to raise students that meet the standards that we set for society and that we want our very own children to embody.Nevertheless, last night, at the Cherry Hill High School East gym those standards were severely undermined by an incident between Camden High School and Eastside High School during the championship game of the Camden County Basketball Tournament.Let me be clear, I am saddened and disappointed with the conflict from last night, but I believe we need to make this a learning experience for our student body.Furthermore, we know meaningful action must be taken and it must be done swiftly which is why the District will be withdrawing both teams from NJSIAA tournament play.This initiative is being taken to ensure that our scholar-athletes know that accountability for their actions is paramount not only in basketball but also in the larger game of life. On Saturday morning at the Boyle Heights Beat, a student-run journalism operation, the hot topic was the college entrance cheating scandal and how . "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. Lyde, in an interviewbefore his team's season was suspended, refuted Ugboaja's story and denied any wrongdoing. Aquino needed to get to the U.S., where she could develop her game, earn a college scholarship and potentially play professionally. She applied to Yale in 2017 and paid an . The NJSIAA wants to know what rules were broken before it can decide on possible punishment. All are in compliance, wrote the monitor, Gary Farishian. She had sprouted to 6-foot-7 by the time she was 15, the tallest girl many in her small village had ever seen. Selwyn tore his ACL in his very first game at Eastside. *State athletics group orders hearing into Eastside. Thornblade Saga: Could SLED Join Investigation? On Tuesday, New Jersey's governing body for high school sports levied an unprecedented level of sanctions against the Eastside boys and girls basketball programs, including a two-year state. Read more: http://nj-ne.ws/lHtJWSq. Our sources also tell us not all of the sex acts currently under the law enforcement microscope were necessarily consensual which would be criminal under any circumstances. All rights reserved. *Eastside girls team out of states, multiple suspensions announced. For most of the kids working at the Beat, getting accepted to college is only the first hurdle. She believes that education- particularly the education of the Spirit- is not about politics, money, football.". It's still unclear what sparked the altercation. For Andrea and fellow Boyle Heights Beat reporters, news of the $25-million college entrance racketeering scandal hit like a gut punch. Father Heric remains our chaplain and community liaison. We have now invited the administrators and faculty to rejoin us on the first day of school. And at 6-foot-5, Ejiofor led Eastside to a pair of Passaic County championships, earning scholarship offers from Duke, LSU, Syracuse, Rutgers and several others. According to videos shared on. PATERSON - Eastside boys basketball coach Juan Griles, assistant coach Alberto Maldonado, and the school's athletics supervisor Gregory Cooper were terminated Wednesday night as a . We just had one get into the University of Oregon, but I dont know if theyll be able to afford it, Kelley said. 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!) According to our sources, Mathews was grilled for more than three hours by investigators. It did not escape the notice of the Boyle Heights Beat reporters that a USC student had put out a video in which she said she didnt care about college but was looking forward to games and parties. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. News never stops. As we exclusively reported on July 23, 2020, allegations ofserious financial irregularitiesatthe prestigiousThornblade Clubpromptedan investigationby the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) an agency with broad jurisdictional authority when it comes to cyber-enabled financial crimes.. 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. According to our sources, members of this secret club would pay an estimated $5,000 to $10,000 a month to enjoy its amenities including youthful sex partners provided from nearby high schools. He left Paterson midway through the season and returned to Puerto Rico. Head coaches and assistants in all sports had to take the exam, which also included questions about the city school districts policies and procedures, officials said. PATERSON - Basketball players who transferred to Paterson's Eastside High School from Nigeria and Puerto Rico went through a different school registration process than did other students,. Selwyn's knee healed, but his relationship with the coach never did. Off the court, Ejiofor said she lived in a home on East 22nd Street owned by Shirley Jordan, whose daughter, Natalie, is a district teacher and an Eastside track coach. The scuffle broke out with four minutes left in the second quarter of the game. "I ended up in Jersey.". Similarly, it is unclear whether the USSS investigation into Thornblade is tied to the alleged credit card fraud or some of the more illicit, sexually charged allegations. Some kids are saying, Oh, youre only taking two APs. 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. But Johnson, who is Shafers domestic partner, remains on the districts payroll with a total salary of $170,000, according to public records. State Sen. Richard Codey (D-Essex) called on Attorney General Christopher Porrino to investigate Paterson Eastside. "We just needed one college scout to come and visit him, but nobody ever came. The promises were the same he made Rodriguez, his future teammate. 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. For example, we reported earlier this week that HSI agents have been asking questions about Brian Gem Garrison - a former adjunct tennis coach at Eastside High School in Taylors, S.C. who was . Eastside Catholic updated its website announcing Father William Heric, the school's chaplain, as the interim president on Thursday. The deputy in question is a family friend of both Rick and Jennifer Mathews (below), our sources say. Between five and six boys basketball players from Paterson Eastside lived with the team's head coach this season. ", *The key players in Eastside scandal, fallout. "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. CHERRY HILL, New Jersey (WPVI) -- An altercation broke out Thursday night in the middle of a high school basketball game in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The connection was facilitated by Henry Ugboaja, the director of a prominent camp in Nigeria. When the member refused to pay his monthly dues, his wife was reportedly provided with video evidence of her husbands infidelity. Our Upstate sources which include law enforcement officers, prosecutors, attorneys and private investigators, among others have conveyed a remarkably consistent narrative about what allegedly transpired behind the scenes in this exclusive enclave. She filed for medical leave in spring 2017 and has been on paid leave since then. A basketball powerhouse is under fire after packing its roster from overseas, leaving players to live with their coach. A video posted on social media shows fans, players and coaches rushing the court. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); "Americas government since 1989 from top to bottom has been Thornblade Saga: Internal Affairs Investigation At Greenville County Sheriffs Office, Charleston Democrats Fret Over Former Republican Seeking Local Office On Their Ticket, Washington DC Protesters Target Lindsey Graham Over Supreme Court Vote, #SC2018: James Smith Touts Poll Showing His Viability, Bamberg SC Detention Center Officer Arrested Following Alleged Assault On Inmate, Mark Powells Palmetto Past & Present: Lost Confederate Gold, Ron Paul: The Anti-War Movement Roars Back To Life. They had to be heard. 0:05. These financial allegations have since receivedmainstream media coveragecourtesy ofThe Greenville News. HSI agents have also reportedly been asking questions aboutBrian Gem Garrison a former adjunct tennis coach atEastside High Schoolin Taylors, S.C. who was arrested and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor last spring. Some turn down out-of-state offers because their parents need them to help out at home, or because of a fear of leaving California at a time of anti-immigrant fervor and uncertainty about whether Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals protections will continue. While membership obviously had its privileges, the club apparently had a strict no cancellation policy. The police investigated the incident as an alleged gang rape. "I used to play great players that are already in the NBA. 0:00. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. On Friday, an unidentified boy, 14, was fatally stabbed during a fight outside Paterson's Eastside High School at dismissal, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office. Selwyn and Esteban added they rarely left that room because they feared what was happening downstairs. Ortiz, an undersized point guard with electric ball-handling skills, said no journey was too long to dish on Juan Griles. 1 Union City. 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. Carol said she was talking to her father about the scandal, and they wondered where the cheating stopped. We heard strong opposition to the changes from both the faculty and our community. Another school board member, Emmanuel Capers, said he still believes the actions taken as a result of the news stories were excessive. (Natalie Jordan also has been suspended by the district.) He has won more than a dozen national journalism awards and is a four-time Pulitzer finalist. We have an open microphone policy here at FITSNews! Meanwhile, the adults linked to Aquino -- Ayala, Lyde, Sparks founder Shane Gerald and Sparks coach Keith Gilchrist -- have not responded to numerous phone calls and text messages asking about the player. *Fired coach wonders: How did I become guardian for 7-foot Nigerian player? *School suspends hoops coach who had 6 overseas players living with him. Olson, the recruiting analyst, said he watched Aquino play twice in January and marveled over her agility for a player of her size. 0:00. "It's very unfortunate that she's caught up in the middle of something like this.". 2:14. The smell of marijuana often wafted into their room, and they feared arguments downstairs eventually would escalate. Those fortunes changed when a man in her neighborhood snapped photos of Aquino and sent them to the Paraguay Basketball Federation, which invited herto train alongside the country's finest players in the nation's capital. "It was like he offered me heaven," Ortiz said. Most found something much closer to a nightmare. 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.. "And I said, 'Yes!'. Rodriguez scored 20 points in a head-to-head matchup with Karl-Anthony Towns, who eventually became the No. I would call the school about that.". CLICK HERE. It happened during the Camden County Tournament Championship game between Camden High School and Eastside High School. WHAT TO KNOW: After winning Saturday's sectional semifinal at No. He called her a "no-misser" talent-wise, but said "my heart goes out to the kid. Soon, he said, the coach began ostracizing him during practice. 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. Classes could be delayed at a high school sports power house after more than a dozen teachers walked off the job. Community Forums on the 2023-2024 District Budget Tuesday, February 28 th, 6 p.m. - Virtual Forum hosted by the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) CLICK HERE to join the virtual forum.. Wednesday, March 1st, 6 p.m. International High School auditorium, 200 Grand St., or CLICK HERE to watch the live stream.. Thursday, March 2nd, 6 p.m. Eastside High School, 150 Park Ave. or In the fall of 2015, officials from her high school filed a report to the state Division of Child Protection and Permanency (formerly the Department of Youth and Family Services). We are in the process of hiring an interim president. But there he was Wednesday in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, at a massive Goya factory. Got a tip for a story? Ortiz then briefly played collegiately before pursuing a career in music and art. 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. After a series of winning seasons and strong showings in the state tournaments, Eastsides girls and boys teams finished with losing records this year. Got a technical question or a glitch to report? ASB. Justice Wallace interviewed 29 people for his report -- 28 Patersonemployees and 1 current player. It is, for most players on this island, a dream come true. Lyde also told Ugboaja the school could accept international students with I-20s, Ugboaja said. The Camden City School District said Friday that both teams have been withdrawn from the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) state tournament. The decision was made yesterday to reverse these changes and go back to the previous structure. The split-level home sits on a congested street, about six blocks from Eastside. Father Heric was appointed to be interim president after the previous president, John Kennedy, resigned over the summer. The report painted a grim picture of an emotionally distressed and helpless teenager, thousands of miles from home. By Steve Lopez Columnist. Once there, the mission began to crystallize. 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