Est. 1995: Updated: Wednesday April 25, 2018 11:18:13 AM    Search | Contact | History | Economy | Data | Calendar| Weather

 
banner






 

 


 

News, Blogs & Misc. links off-site
HubsterBlog
TheEastBostonian
OrientSee
RedMassGroup
BlueMassGroup
Transit Updates
Boston Herald
Boston Globe
Neighborhood Network News
Post-Gazette
Universal Hub

OpenMass.org

News

Bookmark and Share

 

Wally Bowe's Legacy Lives On! Dynasty Team wins first ever title!
 

by Stephen Fielding

The final seconds ticked off the clock. Dynasty knew it had won big-time over The Bad Boys. Yet, at the end of the game, each team displayed genuine comradiere, respect, and appreciation for their opponent --  understanding the entire effort of each team in their quest for the championship trophy.

This year’s Wally Bowe–Salesian Club Hoop Finals is now history … and Wally’s legacy as an inspiration and advocate for kids, and the manner they conduct themselves lives on.

At the end of the game all the players were smiling and joking as three of Wally Bowe’s sisters, Anne Bowe Gonzalez, Valerie Bowe Kirschning, and Jaqueline Bowe DeMichele, handed out the trophies.

As Anne stated, "The focus should be on the kids. This is what Wally was all about." The sisters and all their extended family possess deep love and pride for Wally, and are passionate to ensure his memory and love for kids is retained.

They have partnered with the Salesian Boys & Girls Club and have funded the Wally Bowe-Salesian Club Basketball Tournament, provided team jerseys for six teams, and made sure each player participating in The Finals receives an engraved trophy.

Trophy Time with Anne Bowe Gonzalez, Jacqueline Bowe DeMichele, Valerie Bowe Kirschning, Fr. John Nazzaro, Dynasty, and The Bad Boys. Photo-Stephen Fielding.

 

Team Dynasty: Xavier Munoz, Darnell Alan, Peter Pires, Ian Jones, Nelson Roche. Photo-Stephen Fielding.

 

Bad Boys: Louis Rosales,Jason Salinas,Fred Julien,Tevin Jones,Carlos Lopez,Josh Castro,Kevin Sandoval,Maurice Nunez,Chris Blue. Photo-Stephen Fielding.

The games began in early February each Wednesday night – fielding six teams for teens 14 years old through 19 years old. The teams represented a diverse and cross-section of the East Boston youth community and brought them together under the Tournament named for Wally Bowe. As Fr. John Nazzaro, executive director of the Club, stated when it all began months ago, “Wally was instrumental in doing things for all teenagers. This yearly tournament keeps his memory alive with kids and their families. Even if they didn’t know Wally personally, everyone who plays in the tournament knows who he was and what he stood for.” Wally’s name is displayed prominently on each shirt. Already, the kids are looking forward to the beginning of next year’s season.
 

-30-
 

Data
Massachusetts Stats
State Facts
Mass. Property Taxes
East Boston Data
Local Economic Data
Federal Stats
ARCHIVES: Ancestry-Ethnic Group 1980
Boston Atlas

Tools
FedFAQ icon How-to for Do-not-call list 
Consumer Complaint Information icon Useful Phone Numbers
Email and publications service Resident Parking Sticker
RSS icon RSS Feed
Email and publications service Traffic Updates
Email and publications service Resident Discount Tunnel Transponder
Email and publications service Recycling Information
Email and publications service MBTA
Email and publications service Peak season map for Produce
Email and publications service Zip Code Finder
Email and publications service Contact Us

Government
Homeland Security
Federal Campaign Contributions from 02128
City of Boston
Elected Officials
Open Spaces
8th Congr. Scorecard

publicserviceAdCouncil 

spacer image

Your Sponsored Link Here | Your Sponsored Link Here

 
Supportourtroops
 
spacer image
spacer image

| Contact Us | Disclosure | Search| Weather   | Resources | Advertising | Economic Data | News Archive | Columnists |
Arts & Culture | Public Documents| RSS icon RSS Feeds |

spacer image
  spacer image