The Beacon School's small and humble beginnings
date back to 1993, when
the school was comprised of just a few handfuls of faculty, staff, and
students. The school grew rapidly in reputation and size, and soon we
were a flourishing and established institution on the Upper West Side
of Manhattan. With the growth came a full-fledged athletic program (via
PSAL), and
soon, the demand for some sort of running team as well. 2001 was the
first
official year of the cross country and track & field teams, and
since then the team's annual membership has increased from just 15
students to
over 70 (as of 2008).Like all the other athletic programs here at Beacon, we are confined to limited space and resources, and hence cannot boast of lavish state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Nevertheless, our runners embody a sense of commitment and diligence that is second to none, resulting in highly competitive and successful squads year in and year out. (Many of our accomplishments can be viewed through our this team website).
...and we are still improving every year. From Randall's Island to the Reservior--from The Armory to van Cortlandt--from Riverside to Riverbank--catch us in action at practices and meets, and we'll be sure not to disappoint!
Team Slogan - "...what drives you?"
Team Motto - "Dedication, Devotion, Discipline, Determination, Desire"
Current Head: Coach Shum (mshum@beaconschool.org) ---------------------------------->
Current Assistants: Coach Adelman and Coach Mahrer
Current Captains: Chelsea Davies, Spencer Hadel, Patrick Moulton, Marina Rada