Or an issue youd like to address proactively? We are disappointed that these students engaged in this inappropriate behavior. He has also written three novels and two column collections. She appears to be living in the home owned by Shirley Jordan where the Nigerian players also stayed; NJ Advance Media observed Aquino leave the home and head to school the morning of March 21. I would call the school about that.". These financial allegations have since receivedmainstream media coveragecourtesy ofThe Greenville News. We had hope," said Selwyn's older brother, Esteban, who joined him in Paterson at their father's insistence. 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 According to our sources, Mathews was grilled for more than three hours by investigators. He was benched for a first-round state playoff game, and the reason seemed almost too cruel to believe. In his senior season, Rodriguez only played a few minutes per game. The veterans still call him "the rookie," but Selwyn hopes it'll be "Rookie of the Year" when the season ends. Once in the mainland United States, Ortiz slept on piles of laundry and cold floors, while Rodriguez lived with a stranger who openly used drugs. Frame. This news outlet has leaned consistently libertarian in its coverage, and in addition to supporting all manner of consensual sex we have gone so far in the past as to editorialize on behalf of decriminalizing prostitution. Father Heric remains our chaplain and community liaison. I think things like this happen all the time.. That meeting took place almost one year to the day after the Paterson Board of Education approved disciplinary action against five employees including the termination of Eastsides athletics supervisor, Gregory Cooper; the removal of the head coach of the boys team, Juan Griles; and the suspension of the head coach of the girls squad, Ray Lyde Jr. I think Paterson is ready to move on, said Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly, a former football and baseball coach at Eastside, who now coaches Hackensack High School's football team. Finally, Evans had said that one of Eastsides principals, Karen Johnson, would not be disciplined because she was going to retire. COVINGTON, Ga. - Students at Eastside High School are under fire after a social media post went viral showing discriminatory and racial remarks and actions. "We would come back from the theater or wherever and we found that woman on the ground many times," Esteban said. Even adults gawked and teased her, the ESPN article said. He has won more than a dozen national journalism awards and is a four-time Pulitzer finalist. "I really thought for me, right now, I was supposed to be playing in the NBA. 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. Seattle Times staff reporter A Seattle high school teacher is accused of repeatedly having sex with a 16-year-old student, who reported their encounters to school officials and police last. Carol said she was talking to her father about the scandal, and they wondered where the cheating stopped. Got a tip for a story? Editor's note: The following story contains profane language and disturbing content. After a series of winning seasons and strong showings in the state tournaments, Eastsides girls and boys teams finished with losing records this year. *Broken promises and disposable players: The remarkable story how Eastside coaches lured foreign players. This decision was announced in an email that was sent to our community last night. *15 questions we still want answered after taxpayer-funded special report. Again, though, we are told HSI is looking to question the deputy in connection with its investigation. 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. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com), *Season's over: Eastside boys pull out of Passaic County Tournament. ASB. In the meantime, a disclaimer as we have been investigating these reports, we have been cautioned (repeatedly) that controversial behavior is not necessarily the same as criminal behavior. It's still unclear what sparked the altercation. Once there, the mission began to crystallize. 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. *Ugly accusations tearthrough highest levels of school. Those tests were part of a 50-step corrective action plan implemented by Paterson Public Schools in the aftermath of the scandal that resulted in Eastsides basketball teams being banned from this years state tournament as well as the dismissals and suspensions of several athletic department staff members. As for SLED, as of Thursday afternoon the statewide agency had not received a formal request from any local or federal law enforcement agency or subdivision of the state to assist in any investigation related to Thornblade, per spokesman Tommy Crosby. For now, however, he thinks about other opportunities he had after that big international tournament in 2011, and how his career might have been different had he never met Griles. The USSS and HSI investigations are ongoing. 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. Got a technical question or a glitch to report? The apartment was an attic in a Paterson house without heat or air conditioning, the Rodriguezes said. *NJSIAA slams Eastside with unprecedented penalties. Aquino was moved to a Prospect Park apartment with a district employee, an arrangement that "was supposed to last a couple weeks." Or an issue youd like to address proactively? "It was hell," Ortiz said. Steve Lopez is a California native who has been a Los Angeles Times columnist since 2001. We have now invited the administrators and faculty to rejoin us on the first day of school. Calendar & Category Legend: Eastside High School. The districts investigation last year had found that some players involved in the scandal had registered at Eastside, rather than through traditional channels. Classes could be delayed at a high school sports power house after more than a dozen teachers walked off the job. They had SAT preps and the older girl was a senior in high school, and theyd use her old tests to study, and they would hire private tutors for them.. When he contacted Lyde, the coach offered a spot on his team and free housing. It was an unfortunate ending for Ejiofor, who otherwise excelled at Eastside. But when she landed in Queens, Ejiofor was dealt an immediate and unimaginable surprise: North Carolina was out and she was headed to New Jersey and a school called Paterson Eastside. coach blew up, NJSIAA demands 'full accounting' from hoops power with several overseas players, School suspends hoops coach who had 6 overseas players living with him. The task force . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. It happened during the Camden County. We had faith. 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. Thats not their job. March 17, 2019 5 AM PT. Donnie Evans was Patersons schools superintendent when the district imposed disciplinary action against Eastside staff members in April 2017. 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. *School suspends hoops coach who had 6 overseas players living with him. "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. But criminally charged? 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.. The police investigated the incident as an alleged gang rape. For Andrea and fellow Boyle Heights Beat reporters, news of the $25-million college entrance racketeering scandal hit like a gut punch. No at least not in our view. 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 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." Another school board member, Emmanuel Capers, said he still believes the actions taken as a result of the news stories were excessive. Ejiofor said the Jordans "did (their) best to make sure I was okay and comfortable. ICE officials are in the process of interviewing officials and players. We now recognize that this timing was a mistake, and we are working to rectify the impact it has had. "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. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). Sherri Davis, NCSS director of public relations, said the students involved have been disciplined. What sort of proximity are we talking about? We have also rescheduled our back-to-school dates to allow us to refocus on the classroom and prepare adequately. East Side High School is a four-year public high school in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Newark Public Schools. The deputy in question is a family friend of both Rick and Jennifer Mathews (below), our sources say. 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. But Aquino's living situation deteriorated soon after she was brought to Paterson, according to coaches and the school report. Ortiz, an undersized point guard with electric ball-handling skills, said no journey was too long to dish on Juan Griles. Email Audrey Bass at asbass@greenville.k12.sc.us with any questions! But there he was Wednesday in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, at a massive Goya factory. News never stops. ", "As I'm sure you can understand, I am not able to provide specific personnel details. She deserves this opportunity. He retired at the end of June. Excellence for All Students Through Strong Relationships & Instructional Strategies Delivered by Effective Educators. There are also blackmail allegations linked to the rumored prostitution/ sex ring. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. We are in the process of hiring an interim president. "She didn't know any English, so I just kind of guided her through that," Fontan said. 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The injured boy is 16 years old. A big shakeup happened at Eastside Catholic after two principals were fired and 13 faculty members quit in protest. Selwyn Rodriguez with Vaqueros de Bayamon in Puerto Rico. It took3teachers who risked everything tohelp the final 2 African players escape the mess at Eastside High. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And that consensual sex acts between individuals of consenting age are, well, consensual.. The school board terminated two Eastside High School basketball coaches and the school's athletics supervisor on Wednesday night as a result of an investigation into the school's use of foreign players on its team. 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. Got something youd like to say in response to one of our articles? 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.. Marlene Gamas, left, and advisor Christine Kelley brainstorm at Boyle Heights Beat for a story about the college admissions scandal. 0:49. "And I said, 'Yes!'. "A coach is supposed to be like another father to you," Ortiz said. Our current administrative structure has been undergoing some review and change. The scuffle broke out with four minutes left in the second quarter of the game. The fight happened Thursday night between Camden High School and Camden Eastside High School. 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. We have an open microphone policy here at FITSNews! In April 2015, the teenager moved to New Jersey, using a visa issued for a New York-based private school, the document said. All rights reserved (About Us). ", "Here I am sitting there watching her. Over the weekend, Shafer reached out to Mayor Andre Sayegh and Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale and was put in contact with . These allegations have since received mainstream media coverage courtesy of The Greenville News. Home. Based on all the feedback, we realized that both the changes and their timing were a mistake. 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. During the meeting the other co-chair resigned and the board of trustees removed Father William Heric as the interim president. She lacked spending money, health insurance, winter supplies and even women's sanitary items, the report and other sources said. "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. *Troubling new questions, including concerns of human trafficking, broadside Eastside boys and girls programs. 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. We will be sure to let our readers know if that changes . 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 . 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. He plays wheelchair basketball, he said, hoping for a scholarship. Griles, the Rodriguezes said, then became a ghost, leaving the brothers to taxi to doctor's appointments in Fort Lee. Theres the front door, which is you get through yourself. *NJSIAA announces new hearings to deal with Eastside fallout. 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. 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. That's where Griles, he said, discovered him and recruited him to New Jersey. Got a tip for a story? So far, there has been no official acknowledgement of the seismic, sexually charged side of this investigation by anyone in law enforcement. 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. 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