MANVILLE: Teams get awards at GotNet event

   The Manville High School PTSA hosted its second annual volleyball GotNet event on March 24. Students in ninth through 12th grade created teams to compete for the GotNet championship and bragging rights. There were a total of eight teams and 1 staff team and an estimated 100 spectators.
   The Staff team (Dan Sferrazza, Pat DeNapoli, Melissa Rampel, Mark Mandersky, Rob Snyder and Mike Magliacano) won the championship with a close score of 21 to 19 against the Midgets (Matt Veglatte, Karol Blicharz, Matias G., Nick Janner, J. Veglatte and Mergim B.) but deferred their award — tickets to the Harlem Wizards game on April 9 — to the students.
   Awarded best team uniform was team Voodoo (Aaron Dixon, Jaziel Rosario, Mike Ferri, Joseph Tacnagi and Kris Grimm) whose uniforms consisted of neon yellow-green shirts with names on the back, such as: “The Reaper” and “Ur Momma” to name a few; the team was awarded McDonald’s Gift Cards.
   The Sportsmanship award went to Team USA, (Pablo G., Robert Bogantes, Jair M., Rene Murrillo and Ariel Rodriguez) the team exhibited exemplary behavior and had a great overall attitude; the team was awarded Dunkin Donuts gift cards.
   The MHS PTSA put the event together with strong assistance from Marianne Marquis, the school nurse.
   ”On behalf of the MHS PTSA, I would like to thank Ms. Marquis, the staff, students, administration, my fellow PTSA members and the Manville Youth Services Commission for their assistance; it was an energetic, fun-filled evening,” said Kim Richter, PTSA president.
   Pizza and snacks were donated by the MYSC and was very well received.
   ”The event is meant to get the children active during these chilly winter/early spring nights but also to foster teambuilding and school pride,” Ms. Richter said.
   ”The students really look forward to the event and create an atmosphere of fun and excitement. GotNet? Join the PTSA at next year’s event,” she added.
   Ms. Richter also gave special thanks to Sherri Lynn, Borough Council president, for participating in the event.