A look back at the career of Jim O'Connor, the athletic director who oversaw the merger of Framingham's two high schools. Basic football. Kick-off is at 10 a.m. A Veteran of the United States Air Force, Wright is a graduate of UMass Boston. OConnor was known to many in the state as the first head coach at Catholic Memorial, where he won two Super Bowls and founded the Shriners Football Classic. High school sports coverage for Framingham, MA from MetroWest Daily News. "UMass Dartmouth celebrates 30 years of football", "Paul Harrison - Volunteer Assistant Coach - Football Coaches", "Paul Harrison to serve as honorary marshal for North Middleboro parade", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Paul_Harrison_(American_football_coach)&oldid=1142617695, This page was last edited on 3 March 2023, at 12:32. Evans-Daly, Laurie & Gordon, David C. Framingham. Thus when it was time to prepare for the draft and a life in the professional ranks, it was Tony who the Eagles signal caller utilized to train in preparation. The FHS Gridiron Club is dedicated to supporting the players and coaches of the Framingham High School football team. "I am very excited and hopeful about the current state of the BC football program. It was a turning point for the program, but then the coronavirus pandemic hit. Hes a standup, selfless guy., Ferrante and Framingham athletic director Paul Spear touched all the bases regarding the job. Wright said he is looking forward to meeting his players and starting practice this summer. There was another player that had a memorable moment, and that was wide receiver Tony Gonzalez. Wright and former Natick great Paul Ghilani once coached Naticks Pop Warner A team. 3/1/23: The King Elementary School Community would like to thank the Framingham City Council and City Hall employees for supporting one of their families during the holiday season.. 3/1/23: This is a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, March 2nd, is an early release for Elementary and Middle School students. You just didnt find anyone that didnt hold him in great respect. Framingham Flyers Football Schedule | Framingham, MA - BVM Sports OConnor wanted the first Salute to be held the following March and Smith wasnt the only one skeptical regarding the timing. If you asked him for something, he wouldnt say, oh, okay, call me at the end of the week. He would pick up the phone at that moment and just get things done for you immediately. FHS Gridiron Club - Supporting Framingham HS Football But its a new year, with a new head coach. We dontsay Natick, we say The team to the east, Wright joked. He has been a fixture in youth football in the area, in Framingham and coincidentally, Natick, Framinghams arch-rival. And then getting drafted by the team in your backyard just threw another level of joy into it." Wright has two other sons who also played for Natick. 2022 Game Schedule - Milton Wildcat Football The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. With under a minute to play, he made an incredible acrobatic catch that downed Notre Dame by a single point. Although he did not choose to pursue a career in baseball, the accomplishment is something he was able to share with his family and community that supported him. 0:43. Wright will be the first-ever minority head coach for the football program. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. The FHS Parent Teacher Booster Organization is a group of caregivers, teachers, staff, and other community members who support the many exciting educational and extracurricular activities offered by Framingham High School. Just ask Rob Ferrante, the new Framingham High head football coach, who is 52. But he got a few people who believed in him spokes in the wheel, he called it. Fall practice schedule: Friday 8/19 10am - 1pm: Fall Camp Session #1 Saturday 8/20 10am - 1pm: Fall Camp Session #2 He's a coach with the Framingham High School football team for the past nine seasons . He's a coach with the Framingham High School football team for the past nine seasons as well as teaching. Paul Harrison (American football coach) - Wikipedia He was a 1983 inductee into the Massachusetts High School Football Hall of Fame, and founder of the Shriners Football Classic. SOURCE is a 365-day a year, 24-hour a day news organization. [citation needed] Only 17percent of Framingham's English Language Learners drop out of school, half that of districts with similar demographics. Natick takes 117th Thanksgiving football matchup over Framingham Students quickly found it and would come in, Smith said. 2,121 were here. Provide practice shirts and shorts In 1963, due to an increasing school population, the original Framingham High was split into two schools, Framingham North High School and Framingham South High School. O'Connor was known to many in the state as the first head coach at Catholic Memorial, where he won two Super Bowls and founded the Shriners Football Classic. Many will speak of his selflessness during visiting hoursat Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home (1803 Center St., West Roxbury) on Thursday from 3-7 p.m. Afuneral mass will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church in West Roxbury. 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Tarlins first season at FHS ended with a 6-14 record and he expected his new AD to come down hard on him with an ultimatum of win or else., But he was the exact opposite. Gonzalez explained. That needs to change, said Wright, who lives in Natick. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. The Framingham, MA native finished his BC career in 2006 with 89 receptions, 1,186 yards and 12 touchdowns. [citation needed], The Framingham High School Flyers compete in the Bay State League-Carey Division of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association's Division I. [4] The school is classified as an urban high school by the state of Massachusetts. After discussion with the student body, it was agreed that the colors and mascot would revert to the original set. She was hired in December of 1992. The town of Framingham gave the academy $1000, but some time later this was found to be illegal, and the academy was dissolved. Schedule - Framingham Flyers (Framingham, MA) Varsity Football 22-23 Follow him on Twitter @lennymegs. Framingham fans might be shocked to know he currently has been working as a psychical education teacher in a residential-education treatment center in Natick, their arch rival. Framingham High School Boys Varsity Football Fall 2022-2023 Game Summaries & Headlines Skip Navigation Flyers Athletics Framingham High School Login/ Join Menu Have a Fan Account? I respect all of those guys." He just felt the (BC High) job was just the right career step for him., Mantie hoped Ferrante, the erstwhile assistant, would think about applying for the Framingham position. He takes over for Rob Ferrante, who resigned after last season. Framingham High School, or FHS, is an urban/suburban public high school in the city of Framingham, Massachusetts, United States, located approximately 20 mi (32 km) west of Boston. He cant be replaced. We need to get kids into the program, be organized, and practice the way we want to practice, and practice and practice, said Wright. Framingham High School | Framingham MA - Facebook Wright either coached them in Framingham Youth Football or as the freshman head coach last season. "During my time at BC I was fortunate enough to play with some of the best college football players in the country" said Gonzalez. Tolson will be one of Wrights assistant coaches, along with Wrights son who just graduated from Assumption college. They taught me to be organized and how to run a team. He watched; he listened. Phones rang unanswered; no checking email. Your military type person thats could control a room with his presence alone. [7] For Northbrook he was also the headmaster. "He was your head coach that could get a whole lot of information across to his team while saying very little. He also coached basketball for Massasoit Community College along with being the athletic directors for Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, Framingham High School, and Northbrook Academy. Im so excited, said Tony Tolson, a long-time football coach in the community. After doing what he does best, producing, he was also invited to optional team activities. They hold monthly meetings and raise funds through the sale of food and merchandise in the Booster Room. I have not yet met him but seeing his social media posts has me thinking he is 100% invested in this program. There will be people similar to him, but there was only one Jim OConnor.. A meeting with Jim OConnor meant the office door and the outside world were closed off. [7], For 31 years, Harrison was a teacher of business and social studies at Middleborough High School.[7]. Fall practice schedule:Friday 8/19 10am 1pm: Fall Camp Session #1Saturday 8/20 10am 1pm: Fall Camp Session #2Monday 8/22 10am 1pm: Fall Camp Session #3Tuesday 8/23 10am 1pm: Fall Camp Session #4Wednesday 8/24 10am 1pm: Fall Camp Session #5Thursday 8/25 8:00am 10am: Fall Camp Session #6 (Double Session)Thursday 8/25 12:00pm 2pm: Fall Camp Session #7 (Double Session)Friday 8/26 8:00am 10am: Fall Camp Session #8 (Double Session)Friday 8/26 12:00pm 2pm: Fall Camp Session #9 (Double Session)Saturday 8/27 10:00am 12:00pm: Fall Camp Session #10, Saturday 8/27 1pm 3:00pm: Youth CombineSaturday 8/27 3pm 6:00pm: Gridiron Club Corn Hole Monday 8/29 10am 1pm: Fall Practice Session #11Tuesday 8/30 5pm -7:30pm: Fall Practice Session #12 (Scrimmage at Taunton HS)Wednesday 8/31 3:30pm 6:30pm: Fall Practice #13Thursday 9/1 3:30pm 6:30pm: Fall Practice #14Friday 9/2 3:30pm 6:30pm: Fall Practice #15Saturday 9/3 3:30pm 6:30pm: Fall Practice #16 (Possible Scrimmage), email: editor@FraminghamSource.com If you forgot your password, no worries: enter your email address and we'll send you a link you can use to pick a new password. On getting the call he said, "The experience of getting drafted was a dream come true. SOURCE is a 365-day a year, 24-hour a day news organization. But when it comes to winning games this fall, Wright said it may sound like a cliche, but everyone needs to prepare, prepare, and prepare.. Paul said I was recommended by Ed, and others., Robs old school, said assistant coach Tony Liquori. Smith also remembered how OConnor connected with students, standing outside his office and engaging with them as they walked by. Gonzalez added that he can tell this to his daughter and grand children. I had a neighbor, a football coach, who wanted me to get involved., See some of the:Top high school football players to watch this fall, Ferrante played four years as a running back and defensive back. Interestedly enough, he did in fact pay homage to his upbringing with (508), Framingham's area code written on wrist tape along with loved ones who had passed away. I was confident I could take on the job. Thats rare.. James R. O'Connor, Former Framingham High Athletic Director When Ferrante decided to step down, he called Wright and encouraged him to apply for the head job. He attended and graduated from Andover Institute of Business with an Associate degree, Unity College with a Bachelor's degree in science, and Suffolk University for his Master's degree. Boys Varsity Football - Framingham High School - Framingham - Hudl He can be reached at tdumas@wickedlocal.com. . OConnor hired Spear and Tarlin for their first varsity jobs in 1999. He died Saturday at age 87. [6], National champion 0:46 FRAMINGHAM Natick High football coach Mark Mortarelli has been around this rivalry with neighboring Framingham for a long time. The winning combination was to be the Spartans in blue and white, however alumni of the original Framingham High raised a protest that the town should revert to the original mascot and colors which happened to be used by Framingham South. [6], Framingham High School also has several innovative programs for at-risk and struggling students, including Resiliency for Life,[17] Step Up to Excellence,[18] Mazie Mentoring Program,[19] Academic Development Center (peer-to-peer school day tutoring)[12] and the Phoenix Program,[20] as well as the Thayer Campus, an alternative high school located in south Framingham. Football? Last season, the junior varsity & varsity program had 92-95 players but by the time the Thanksgiving game happened, the roster was down to 40 players. If you encounter any issues, please email FPSwebhelp@framingham.k12.ma.us. To join the Gridiron club please contact us. Tony's professional dream may have seen its end but he continued to give back to the community that aided him. Faculty Meeting, Holiday Acknowledgement: Passover (School Closed). if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[580,400],'framinghamsource_com-box-4','ezslot_3',123,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-framinghamsource_com-box-4-0');My first goal is to get kids back into the program, and to keep them with the program, Wright told SOURCE. Framingham Football Roster Print 2022-23 Players (66) Staff (9) Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. [29] Framingham has won numerous awards for acting and technical design and often makes it to the state finals. In return, Lomonosov residents visited Framingham and Framingham High. Tarlin knew of OConnors accolades and admitted to feeling some pressure to produce winning results. FHS - School Council, Holiday Acknowledgement: Passover (School Open), 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Framingham vs Natick | Football | 11/24/2022 | MaxPreps call or text at 508-315-7176. His three stepsons played for Natick. August 29, 2016 / 6:16 PM / CBS Boston. Boston College has always been a school that looks for the "right" kid on the recruiting trail. FRAMINGHAM - The Framingham High School Athletic Department announced today, March 10, the promotion of David Wright from the head coach of the freshman team to the varsity team for the 2022-2023 season. To seek an education and understand the value of it is an amazing thing in itself. On a visit on October 20, 1994, President Bill Clinton signed the Improving America's Schools Act (IASA) in the school's John F. Kennedy gymnasium. Framingham High School Boys Varsity Football Fall 2022-2023 Schedule He put everybody out to do a job and he just kept bringing it together and it turned into something incredible., We would never have been able to do it without the tremendous support from the school, various town departments, town officials, politicians, interested parents and businesses in town, Smith said. Playing Div. Some games this season the team was very competitive, and some games the team fell apart, said Wright. Coming from a large family, being the first to graduate from a four year institution is what he is most proud of off the field. All Rights Reserved. in a sister-city exchange program with Lomonosov, Russia, a suburb of St. Petersburg. Follow him on Twitter @TimDumas. Founded in 1792, as Framingham Academy, the high school is the result of the merger of Framingham North and Framingham South High Schools in 1991. Remembering Jim O'Connor, legend at Framingham High, Catholic Memorial, Justin Timberlake posts sweet birthday message for 'dream of a partner' Jessica Biel, Tom Sizemore, star of 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Heat,' dies at 61 after brain aneurysm, Josh Hartnett is done talking about his break from Hollywood but ready to make fun of actors: 'We're the worst', Michael B. Jordan admits muscle gain for 'Creed' has been harder as he's gotten older, Billy Bush suggests Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes start their own show after ABC exit: 'They've got something that works'. }, 2021 FHS Gridiron Club. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: Remembering Jim O'Connor, legend at Framingham High, Catholic Memorial. Previous hire:Rob Ferrante takes over as the new head football coach at Framingham High School. In two seasons with the team he led them to a 1626 record, neither of them above .500. said Gonzalez. 2023 MIAA winter high school tournament pairings for MetroWest. Best Version Media, LLC. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. Equipment handout is August 18 & 19. "Boy, did we buy a lot of Tootsie Rolls.. The original building was eventually converted to house several facilities, including the Danforth Museum and the Callahan Senior Center. Ed told me hed be leaving, but he still has feelings for Framingham, Ferrante said. The two high schools remained separate until 1991 when they were merged to create a unified school under the name Framingham High School. He also coached basketball for Massasoit Community College along with being the athletic directors for Martha's Vineyard Regional High School, Framingham High School, and . "From my freshman year at BC until my final days there playing under Tom OBrien was great." Wright said he wants his captains and his senior to also have a relationship with the 8th graders in Framingham Youth Football, before they come to the high school. Jim loved that we were able to teach many boys and girls to sail who had never tried it before.. Framingham High has a new coach this season with Natick resident David Wright. His daughter, Sophia, a 2020 Framingham grad, played three sports. The station also airs numerous sports games, as well as student-produced movies, music videos, and public service announcements. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Last year we had about 90 kids at camp, but just 40 once the season started.. Ive worked under a lot of great coaches. I picked up on how they did things.. Zanella said he was in the meeting when OConnor first pitched the idea. He knows both programs well. He had a way of making you feel as if you were the most important person in the world, said Mike Tarlin. Through multiple school reforms in the early and mid 2000s, Framingham High dramatically increased their MCAS (Massachusetts state graduation assessment) scores and the number of students taking Advanced Placement courses increased. One, dual-threat quarterback Scott McCummings, was theDaily News Player of the Year in 2010. Then Framingham, where he was an assistant to Ed Mantie, who left after last season to become BC Highs head coach. Framingham Football Schedule Print 2022-23 OVERALL 1-9 0.10 Win % LEAGUE 1-3 4th Bay State - Carey HOME1-3 AWAY0-5 NEUTRAL0-1 PF117 PA374 STREAK6L Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Framingham Public Schools is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. The private workout with the Falcons resulted in a training mini camp invite for the receiver. The athletic prowess that Gonzalez exhibited as a wide receiver was always evident in his life. "Just seeing the way the professionals work and go about their business is something that I would hope all college athletes could see." The football field at CM is named after him. It may have been a late start to the gridiron life, but Ferrante took it all in, found out there was a lot to this game, the emotional rising and dipping depending on what the scoreboard shouted out at the end of the game. But at Framingham, his tenure. Until 1983, Harrison coached high school football for Middleborough High School.[1]. 2022 Fall-Milton High School Football Schedule Varsity 11-1 Junior Varsity 4-4-1 Freshmen 5-6 9/9/2022 Scituate, 7:00pm Win, 33-26 9/16/2022 at Framingham, 6:30pm Bowditch Field Win, 47-6 9/23/2023 Holliston, 7:00pm Win, 42-6 9/30/2022 Walpole, 7:00pm * Win, 28-14 10/7/2022 at Weymouth, 7:00pm* Win, 29-7 10/14/2022 at Needham, 6:30pm * Win, 41-7 Winthrop rumbles to shocking upset of Framingham in rare meeting Ive never seen anybody who was asold-school and tough, but so caring and empathetic. The high school football program is better than where it was in 2014, when the team went 0-11, but this past season, the team struggled and finished 3-8 overall. 3/3/23: This Smore contains important dates and events taking place in the month of March. We are always looking for volunteers! Division regular season champion Boston College Football Alumni Profile: Tony Gonzalez It is hoped that the program will catch struggling students early and encourage them to feel more accountable for their studies[22], Framingham High School's racial/ethnic demographics for the 20112012 school year are as follows:[23], As of 2009[update], approximately 20percent of the school's white population (and 14percent of the entire school population) is of Brazilian descent. SOURCE news is free to read (no paywall), but it is not free to produce. His son, Joe, is on the team. Framingham Superintendent Responds to School Controversy Coaching:Longtime high school baseball coaches Joe Small, Steve Simoes inducted into MBCA Hall of Fame. We showcase events, student /. Framingham Vs Natick For 116th Time on Thanksgiving at Bowditch Field The 2000's was a very successful decade for BC football that boasted ten bowl game appearances. Last year threw a monkey wrench into everything, said Ferrante. Ferrante has coached primarily on the defensive side. With the likes of Kevin Challenger, Will Blackmon, Andre Calendar, L.V. Framingham High School / Homepage When asked about the decision to attend Boston College and play football as opposed to a professional baseball career immediately, Gonzalez offered this, "Between the negations and offers given I decided going to school and playing the sport that I enjoyed the most was best for me at the time." [citation needed] In Framingham, very few parents of high schoolers have chosen the English-only option. He said he will meet with the athletic director next week and then set up a meeting with players. Rich Rebecchi, who taught and coached in Framingham from 1972-2007, said OConnor was akey cog in the transformation to a single public high school. He was a mentor and a friend.. All rights reserved. Volunteer Help the coach manage this team. Framingham High Football Season Kicks Off This Week Matt Ryan has stated in the past that Gonzalez was his favorite target at Boston College. [24], Framingham High School is a racially, ethnically, and economically diverse school and in part this relates to the town of Framingham being historically a hub for immigrants to the United States. When the time for the merger of the schools came, the district held an election to determine the fate of the colors and mascots. FRAMINGHAM David Wright has been named Framingham Highs head football coach. Harrison was a founding father and minister to the Rochester Congregational Church. But the annual Thanksgiving Day game returns this year on Thursday, Nov 25 at Bowditch Field in Framingham. Framinghams co-ed sailing team was started in the late 1990s and lasted six years. November 2nd, 2021 Newton North High School 214 Views Framingham - Varsity Football created a new highlight.
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