We have an open microphone policy here at FITSNews! They said they came because Juan Griles, the basketball coach at Eastside, sold a future that this working-class family from Caugas could not resist. The video recording was sent via Snapchat to a lot of their buddies at Eastside Catholic and other Eastside high schools. Deputy reportedly cleared after being accused of failing to report intimate knowledge of Upstate scandals . I didn't really get into her family situation or where she was staying.". The apartment was an attic in a Paterson house without heat or air conditioning, the Rodriguezes said. HSI agents have also reportedly been asking questions aboutBrian Gem Garrison a former adjunct tennis coach atEastside High Schoolin Taylors, S.C. who was arrested and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor last spring. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Selwyn Rodriguez never imagined a basketball journey that included meeting reporters in front of a giantbottle of seasoning salt. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. But Esteban, who admits crying when he read the first story about the Eastside scandal, said Selwyn was . A closer look how the Paterson Eastside scandal has unfolded -- from a tip to a report detailing how 6 overseas players were living with the new-suspended coach of the powerhouse team. She said she learned of the problem after enrolling last summer at Vanderbilt, where she had earned a full athletic scholarship. Head coaches and assistants in all sports had to take the exam, which also included questions about the city school districts policies and procedures, officials said. Capers, who said he coaches football at Irvington High School in Essex County, asserted that Paterson is now being held to a higher standard than are other districts. ASB. 3 Ghosts (24-5 . According to our sources, the deputy in question was not disciplined by the sheriffs office however he is likely to be questioned by HSI regarding his alleged knowledge of the various scandals and proximity to some of its protagonists. Gregory Cooper, the Eastside athletic director cut loose, says he was an 'easy target' and made a scapegoat. She had left Nigeria to play basketball and study at Evelyn Mack Academy in Charlotte, determined to earn a scholarship to an American college. *NJSIAA announces new hearings to deal with Eastside fallout. The Beat reporters heard each other out and decided to invite a teacher, a college student and a parent maybe Azucenas mother to participate in a radio talk show about the scandal. HSI agents have also reportedly been asking questions about Brian Gem Garrison - a former adjunct tennis coach at Eastside High School in Taylors, S.C. who was arrested and charged with. "She was treated like a freak because she was so tall," said a New Jersey coach familiar with Aquino who declined to be identified due to the delicacy of the situation. From news that sixoverseas players were living with the boys coach to the discovery of an international pipeline funneling athletes to Paterson since 2013 and the waves of fallout pounding the school and its officials, here's the reporting of Steve Politi and Matt Stanmyre: *The Fast Break: How final 2 players escaped Eastside. Here's why. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). "Nobody wanted to spend the money once she got here. Here are 10 you cant miss, Yosemite breaks decades-old snowfall record, closing national park indefinitely, San Diego federal judge had defendants 13-year-old daughter handcuffed. But who would look at a student of privilege and wonder the same thing? We have already announced all these changes to our community and they are overwhelmingly supportive of moving forward. For now, however, he thinks about other opportunities he had after that big international tournament in 2011, and how his career might have been different had he never met Griles. It took3teachers who risked everything tohelp the final 2 African players escape the mess at Eastside High. Father Heric remains our chaplain and community liaison. The Paterson Public School District announced wide-ranging penalties to its athletics department. Eastside had been one of the favorites to win both county and state titles. Unfortunately, there are a pair of federal investigations underway related to the saga which first popped up on our radar screen almost two months ago. Ortiz, an undersized point guard with electric ball-handling skills, said no journey was too long to dish on Juan Griles. There are also blackmail allegations linked to the rumored prostitution/ sex ring. Another school board member, Emmanuel Capers, said he still believes the actions taken as a result of the news stories were excessive. See the documents, African players are flocking to top N.J. basketball teams. *Report leaves more questions than answers, Wallace documentminimizes the actions of key figures, even referring to the ousted boys basketball coach as a "humanitarian. We have an open microphone policy here at FITSNews! On Friday, an unidentified boy, 14, was fatally stabbed during a fight outside Paterson's Eastside High School at dismissal, according to the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office. We had hope," said Selwyn's older brother, Esteban, who joined him in Paterson at their father's insistence. In anticipation of a radio story for the Beat, Andrea went to work on her Roosevelt campus last week and asked students what they thought of the scandal. Furthermore, we have argued (controversially) that school officials caught having sex with students who have attained the age of consent should not be charged criminally. But their jobs dont cover all the bills, Andrea said, so when her mother gets home after her Friday night shift, she prepares the pupusas, then steals an hour of sleep before selling them Saturday morning with Andreas 14-year-old sister. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Griles, he said, promised to handle the rest, leaving Edwin to assume his boys would be safe and comfortable. When one Disciple wanted to get out earlier this year, he was told in no uncertain terms that leaving was not an option. Unfortunately, the timing was poorly chosen, because it happened just a few weeks before school. According to videos shared on social media, a male student can be seen escorting a female student with hands behind her back. Any charity interested in applying for Eastside's 2023-2024 Spirit Week can apply by filling out the application and submitting no later than March 24, 2023. Olivia Teforlack, a junior at Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet who wants to go to a University of California campus, said the pressures of high school and the college admission process were overwhelming enough without having to worry about reverse discrimination for the privileged. In addition, the changes were announced very close to the start of the school year, which caused a lot of consternation. *African players are flocking to top N.J. basketball teams. Luis says he reads up on the college application process and what his peers say about their experiences. Read more: http://nj-ne.ws/lHtJWSq. Aquino made it to the U.S. after a Paterson resident named Felix Ayala discovered her playing on ESPN, according to an internal school report obtained by NJ Advance Media. WHEN/WHERE: Monday, 4:30 p.m., at No. After that, theres figuring out how to pay for it. She said she had secured a student visa and Form I-20, which had been signed by officials at the North Carolina school. Andrea says her father paints houses and does construction work, and during the week, her mother works a graveyard janitorial job on the Westside. In January, the NJSIAA representative assigned to monitor Patersons athletics program sent the district a letter saying he had checked the basketball roster against eligibility lists and transfer records. Olson, the recruiting analyst, said he watched Aquino play twice in January and marveled over her agility for a player of her size. In April 2015, the teenager moved to New Jersey, using a visa issued for a New York-based private school, the document said. Christine Kelley, an adult advisor to the Beat which operates under the auspices of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism said shed been on the job eight years and had never seen students deal with more pressure. The high and mighty went as low as they could go, and it did not play well in Boyle Heights. 1 Union City. For example, Lyde and a student registration secretary were able to get pay that they originally been denied during Evans tenure. The college admissions cheating scandal is roiling some of Southern California's most elite prep schools, . "I used to play great players that are already in the NBA. "I don't want him to coach again," Ortiz said from the arena in Bayamon. The parents of an Eastside High School student accused a former tennis coach of having sexually inappropriate conversations with their teenage son on a cellphone he secretly gave the . He has also written three novels and two column collections. Edwin Rodriguez said he paid Griles $900 a month for an apartment for Selwyn, then 17, and Esteban, then 24. Donald Trump Teases Delay Of 2020 Election, Internet Goes Bonkers, SC Teen Honor Student Falsely Accused Of Attempted Murder In Mall Shooting, Lawsuit Says, SC Vocational Rehab Scandal: Report Issued, Clemson Universitys Office Of Planned Giving Is Living In An Alternative Reality Right Now, South Carolina Insurance Fraud Sting: 18 Charged, LIVE FEED Murdaugh Murders Trial: Day Twenty-Seven, South Carolina Freedom Caucus Files Lawsuit, Murdaugh Murders Trial: Attorney General Stands And Delivers. 0:57. After his departure, the district reduced some of the penalties. *Ugly accusations tearthrough highest levels of school. CLICK HERE. 0:49. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). But over here, you're like a god.". East Side High School is a four-year public high school in Newark in Essex County, New Jersey, United States, operating as part of the Newark Public Schools. Ejiofor, then 15, had made her own arrangements, navigating the complicated immigration process. In an interview, Ugboaja said officials at Evelyn Mack demanded money for room and board for Ejiofor and he refused. In addition, two Board members have stepped down. *State athletics group orders hearing into Eastside. Eastside Catholic later issued the following statement: "Thank you for your interest in our school. As we previously reported, Thornblade club officials have acknowledged the existence ofserious financial irregularitiesrelated to the operations of the facility including alleged credit card fraud that was first reported earlier this year to the Greenville countysheriffs office. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com), *Season's over: Eastside boys pull out of Passaic County Tournament. 140 Highway 142, Covington, GA 30014. Even the women making rice-and-beans in the back of the room stopped to snap photos. *NJSIAA slams Eastside with unprecedented penalties. We are proud that the school holds such an important place in our community, and we look forward to working with everyone and continuing to serve our mission." Former Supreme Court justice was paid$900 each time he traveled from South Jersey to the Passaic County school. Our current administrative structure has been undergoing some review and change. Contact Us, 973-321-1000. Submit your letter to the editor (or guest column) via email HERE. According to that action , Brian Gem Garrison - a former adjunct tennis coach at Eastside High School in Taylors, S.C. - was protected in allegedly predatory activities by the school's . Under his suspension, Lyde is eligible to resume coaching the Eastside girls team next season. *NJSIAA demands 'full accounting' from hoops power with several overseas players. Seattle Times staff reporter A Seattle high school teacher is accused of repeatedly having sex with a 16-year-old student, who reported their encounters to school officials and police last. From the beginning of our coverage, we have been focused on three distinct Thornblade-related scandals: 1) Allegations of embezzlement involving the neighborhood golf club, 2) allegations of a prostitution ring (or sex ring) involving several Thornblade residents, and 3) allegations involving an athletics team at a government-run high school in nearby Taylors, S.C. which are said to be somehow connected to the prostitution/ sex ring accusations. 0:00. He told me he was going to get it fixed, but I couldn't handle that any more. "I am innocent and didn't know any better," Ejiofor said. In her resignation letter teacher Lisa Abraham wrote, "Justyna stands up for each, individual student. The districts status update on the plan says none of its employees reported taking transfer students into their homes or becoming their guardians. The big picture is this: We are working to restore our school's previous administrative structure. The officials at the post office insisted it was left in a safe place. Be permanently banned from teaching and/ or coaching? "I ended up in Jersey.". ", Andrea Aquino (far right) plays in a game with Paterson Eastside this season. Thanks to our long history of educational excellence and deeply felt sense of mission, any change at Eastside Catholic invites high interest from our current and alumnae community. Rick Singer how he was describing it, theres three ways to get into college, he said. The girls parents are charged with paying $500,000 to get her and her sister admitted under the guise that they were recruits for Trojan crew. Now, the state wants answers as the district takes action. CHERRY HILL, New Jersey (WPVI) -- An altercation broke out Thursday night in the middle of a high school basketball game in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. It was freezing in the house. The kinds of people their own parents work for. The students also talked about how, at a high-powered school, they might be in a distinct minority and be looked at as students who maybe didnt deserve to be there but got a break. Got a technical question or a glitch to report? Thanks To Our Sponsors. We are not taking away any of the prior successes they have had this year, but we want them to know their actions have consequences.That said, even though we will be making this a growth opportunity for our students, we will also continue to contest the unfounded allegations being investigated by the NJSIAA. The veterans still call him "the rookie," but Selwyn hopes it'll be "Rookie of the Year" when the season ends. Same goes for any attempt at blackmail. To recap: We have been looking into three distinct Thornblade-related scandals: 1) Allegations of embezzlement involving the neighborhood golf club, 2) allegations of a prostitution ring (or sex ring) involving several Thornblade residents, and 3) allegations involving an athletics team at a government-run high school in nearby Taylors, S.C. which is said to be somehow connected to the prostitution/ sex ring accusations. After a series of winning seasons and strong showings in the state tournaments, Eastsides girls and boys teams finished with losing records this year. Based on all the feedback, we realized that both the changes and their timing were a mistake. Email Audrey Bass at asbass@greenville.k12.sc.us with any questions! The now-deceased woman who owned the house, the brothers said, was a drug addict who regularly used while they were upstairs. A care package loaded with supplies from his mother, sent to the address in Somerset, never appeared, either. They had SAT preps and the older girl was a senior in high school, and theyd use her old tests to study, and they would hire private tutors for them.. A video posted on social media shows fans, players and coaches rushing the court. In the meantime, we are told half of Greenville is lawyered up in response to our ongoing reporting on the Thornblade saga prompting several of our sources to warn us to be careful how we proceed. Eastside High School. 15 questions we still want answered after taxpayer-funded special report, A Star-Ledger Editorial: Report flawed by 'unexpectedly bizarre conclusion, The key players in Eastside scandal, fallout, Report leaves more questions than answers, Coaches, athletic director fired as fallout spreads, School forged transcripts in Eastside scandal. The districts investigation last year had found that some players involved in the scandal had registered at Eastside, rather than through traditional channels. According to videos shared on. Support NJ.com, Matthew Stanmyre and Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Juan Griles, the basketball coach at Eastside. Meanwhile, the adults linked to Aquino -- Ayala, Lyde, Sparks founder Shane Gerald and Sparks coach Keith Gilchrist -- have not responded to numerous phone calls and text messages asking about the player. A big shakeup happened at Eastside Catholic after two principals were fired and 13 faculty members quit in protest. The school will be known as Eastside High School effective the 2022-2023 school year, which begins in the fall, following a vote during Tuesday evening's board of education meeting. What sort of proximity are we talking about? "He made a lot of promises about the future, about getting Selwyn to a university, about getting him to Division 1," Selwyn's father, Edwin, said. It didn't take long to realize the living situation wouldn't match the promises. Blessing Ejiofor (left) and Andrea Aquino pose in a picture posted to Twitter in November 2015. 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