Despite Disappointing Loss, Hitmen’s Season was a Success

… how big the obstacles would be,” Gallo said.

Varsity veterans, such as juniors Scott Chiusano, Jack Zurier, Jakob Moran and Clay Gibson, embraced larger roles, while new players, such as juniors SungMo “Aaron” An and Eddie Cytryn, stepped up and had strong seasons for the Hitmen.

With a relatively young team and with another year to improve, the Hitmen are heading into the offseason with even greater expectations for next year after the many surprising successes of this season.

Under Pressure

Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback, Tony Romo, has made his name in the National Football League (NFL) through his solid, even-handed approach to football. But on January 9, 2007, Romo’s image as a calm, collected leader took a hit when he dropped a potential game-winning field goal snap in the 4th quarter of the National Football Conference Championship playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks. …

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Hitmen Look to Build on Strong Start to the Season

… Becker (’09) threw a historic perfect game for the Stuyvesant baseball team, the Hitmen, junior Jack Zurier nearly repeated the feat. On Thursday, April 8 Zurier faced the same team as Becker, West 50th Street Campus—or as it was known last year: Manhattan Bridges. The Hitmen started the game impressively, scoring six runs in the top half of the first inning. Then Zurier came out looking strong, mowing down batter after batter. The only two baserunners for West 50th Street Campus came on …

Alex Albright: Vixens, Phoenix and Renegades, Oh My!

At a recent Stuyvesant Renegades softball practice in the 3rd floor gymnasium, things seemed as routine ever. Coach and physical education teacher Vincent Miller was hitting ground balls to half the team while the other half was hitting in the auxiliary gymnasium. Although she was unable to participate because she had just given blood, senior and captain Alex Albright still made her presence …

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Hitmen Turn to New Players in Search of 14th Straight Playoff Berth

… Matthew Hahn. On the 19-man roster, 13 players are juniors.

Moran, Gibson along with juniors Jack Zurier, Lionel Jensen and Scott Chiusano have the experience needed to help their new junior teammates make the transition to varsity. This experience, along with the depth the new players provide, will help the Hitmen in achieving their playoff hopes.

The Hitmen are already off to a good start, winning their first four exhibition games of the season before losing to Forest Hills High …

Junior SING!: “They’re Grrrrreat!”

… out of trouble. Trouble, though, always seems to follow the spry character. Her brothers, Snap (Jack Zurier) and Crackle (Ashish Bhandari), both Duke lacrosse players (one of the flatter jokes of the production) with personalities straight off the show “Jersey Shore,” tease her but also show moments of sibling compassion. Hoping to be as cool as Dig ‘em (cleverly personified by the jerk squad), Pop attempts to learn the dance. The band starts a Cali beat and a group of juniors dressed …

Female Wrestlers at Home with Spartans

Before practice on a Monday afternoon, the Spartans, Stuyvesant’s varsity wrestling team, look similar to any other high school wrestling team. Players suit up, discuss techniques, and joke around before the arrival of coach Richard Murray. Yet upon closer inspection, there seems to be something amiss. Lying down on the mats, 6-foot-5-inch junior Jacob Pastor is arm-wrestling a considerably …

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Penguins Repeat as City Champions

At the Lehman College swimming pool on Tuesday, November 24, Brooklyn Tech’s loyal fan base erupted in support of their girls’ swimming team, trying to help it through the championship that it had worked so hard to reach. Yet the Penguins, Stuyvesant’s girls’ swimming team, proved that dominance needs no fan base. With a clean, thorough, and suspense-free 59-42 victory over Brooklyn …

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From the Chem Lab to the Cortlandt Hills: Ms. Pluchino Gets it Done

Whether she is mixing chemicals in the lab, helping the handball team with their kills, or directing members of the girls’ cross country team through the hills of Van Cortlandt park, chemistry teacher Kristyn Pluchino is regarded by many of her students as a great educator. While her teaching abilities have earned her an excellent reputation throughout the school, Pluchino has made many …

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Next Stop: Boroughs

Almost every year, the boy’s track team runs over its competition and on to the Manhattan Borough Championships. However, the girls’ team rarely does as well. But this season, with a large sophomore class and dedicated runners, a strong performance at the Borough Championships is likely.

The boys’ season is off to a typical fast start. Junior and captain Daniel Hyman-Cohen contributes to …

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