Here & There Column 12-24-13

"Coach" To Be Honored Jan. 4        

  Fred Ahart, the man known simply and affectionately as "Coach" in the Roscoe Community will receive one of the highest sports honors given a coach when the Roscoe Central School (RCS) names its gymnasium the "Coach" Fred Ahart Gymnasium in ceremonies to be held on January 4.

  Ahart is easily described today as one of the most outstanding and highly respected coaches in not only Section IX but throughout New York State.

  During his 45 years at RCS "Coach" Fred has served the youth of Roscoe as their Athletic Director, football, basketball and track coach, has supervised the Saturday Rec. and summer rec. programs, been dean of students, a member of the faculty advisers to the National Honor Society, has been the Basketball Officials Signer, is Co-Chairman of the Section IX Boys'Basketball Committee, a Section IX representative to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association's Basketball Committee, os Chairman of the Section IX Eligibility Committee, serves on the Section IX Athletic Council, has been honored as Athletic Director of the year in 1993, Football Coach of Year in 1999 and in 2010 he was inducted into the New York State Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame.

  The January 4 dedication ceremony starts with a 1 p.m. with a tour of RCS new facilities. The dedication ceremony takes place at 2 p.m. in the gymnasium.

  At 3:30 there will be an informal ceremony at the Rockland House. 

  Additional information and anyone with questions are asked to call Debbie Henrickson at 607-498-5329 or email mystic1992@aol.com or Becky Ahart at 607-498-4341 or email rahart@roscoe.k12.ny.us