Mayoral Proclamation

Whereas, Eisenhower Junior High is located in the City of Darien; and

Whereas, Eisenhower Junior High Wrestling Team represents the students of Eisenhower Junior High; and

Whereas, the Eisenhower Junior High Wrestling Team traveled to Northern Illinois University’s Convocation Center in DeKalb to participate in the 31^st annual IESA State Wrestling Tournament; and

Whereas, the Eisenhower Junior High Wrestling Team scored 108 total points resulting in a fourth place team finish for the second consecutive season, which marks the third team state trophy for the Generals in the last four seasons; and

Whereas, the Eisenhower Junior High Wrestling Team equaled last season’s dual meet record by finishing with a 16-1 overall record and 7-0 in the conference, as well as securing their seventh consecutive SDEAA Conference dual and tournament title.

Whereas, the Eisenhower Junior High Wrestling Team had an overall record of over 700 match victories and 400 pins for the season, placing Top 4 as a team in seven of the eight tournaments; and

Whereas, the Eisenhower Junior High Wrestling Team won the State Regional Tournament, their sixth in seven seasons, and secured their third consecutive sectional title by advancing eleven wrestlers to the individual state tournament which was the second most of any team in the state; and

Whereas, leading the individual charge were 3^rd Place Finishers, 8^th Grader Justin Maslow finishing 42-2 with 24 pins, 8^th Grader Ameer Diab finishing 36-5 with 24 pins, and 7^th Grader Joe Nugent finishing 37-8 with 25 pins; and

Whereas, 8^th Grader Nick Perisin acquired 4^th place finishing 39-6 with 24 pins; and

Whereas, 6^th Grader Ahmir Hooks acquired 5^th place finishing 34-14 with 17 pins; and

Whereas, strong performances were achieved by State Qualifiers 7^th Grader Rob Regan finishing 30-13 with 24 pins, 6^th Grader Brendan Caccavale finishing 32-11 with 12 pins, 7^th Grader Nick Carlson finishing 28-11 with 8 pins, 8^th Grader Matt LeGere finishing 26-13 with 18 pins, 8^th Grader Sam Patula finishing 30-14 with 22 pins, and 8^th Grader Alec Portillo finishing 29-2 with 22 pins; and

Whereas, the team was led this year by Head Coach Phil Esposito and Assistant Coaches Andy Mangiaguerra, Daryn Rush, Eric Albian, and Trevor Wenmouth.

Whereas, the City of Darien recognizes the accomplishments of the team and its individual performers,

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kathleen Moesle Weaver, Mayor of the City of Darien, do hereby proclaim April 19, 2010 as

EISENHOWER JUNIOR HIGH WRESTLING TEAM DAY

in honor of their hard work and achievement over the past year.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I HAVE HEREUNTO SET MY HAND AND CAUSED TO BE AFFIXED THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF DARIEN.

Done, this nineteenth day of April Two Thousand Ten.

Kathleen Moesle Weaver, Mayor

Attest:

Joanne F. Coleman, City Clerk