Senior Night - pinckney wrestling club

Senior Night
January 28, 2015
Honoring the Seniors of Pinckney Wrestling
JACK DUNN
PAUL MOENART
WYATT SPITTLER
BROGAN CASSIDY
JUSTIN CHUMNEY
KYLE DOWDY
JACOB STAHL
SARAH HUR
JOSEPHINE MUSCATO
BRIAN VALENTINE
DEREK HILDEBRANDT
BAILEY ROBERTS
WRESTLERS
Jack Dunn - Team Captain
Family: Jack’s parents are Jack Dunn and Karrie Dunn; brother Ryann Dunn
Most memorable moments: Jack’s most memorable moments are breaking his arm at practice one
week before the start of his freshman season; pinning a state qualifier last year; helping coach
underclassmen and in the middle school program; being made captain twice.
His parents’ most memorable moments are when Jack broke his arm and still went to all the practices
and events; the bonding moments wrestling has brought; and how wrestling has helped shape him into
a young adult.
Activities during high school: boxing
Plans after high school: He plans on going into criminal justice and to continue helping in some
capacity with the wrestling program.
Message: Thank you to all of my coaches and the guys that come to the room to help. Thank you to
my teammates for four great years. Thank you to all the other parents and thank you to my dad for his
involvement in the sport. I will miss everything about high school wrestling and wish the best to all who
get involved in this sport.
Favorite quote: “Shoot the half!” (Thanks Coach Rau)
Paul Moenart (“Vanilla Gorilla”) – Team Captain
Family: Paul’s parents are Bob and Ann Moenart; sisters Michelle and Christina; brother-in-law Matt
Most memorable moments: Paul’s most memorable moment was getting kicked out of practice by
Ron Rau and fat day at Brian’s house
His parents’ most memorable moment was watching the marbles turn in Paul’s head as he thinks
through his moves.
Activities during high school: Tennis, Ping-Pong club leader, marching band, National Honor Society
Plans after high school: He plans to study chemical engineering in college. Paul has received many
academic scholarships and is in the process of deciding what college he will attend
Message: Thank you to Coach Don Welch for giving me my start and thank you to Bailey and Sarah for
being so lovely
“Michelle, Matt and I are very proud of everything Paul has accomplished. He will go far in life with this
type of dedication. Congratulations Paul!” Christina”
Wyatt Spittler – Team Captain
Family: Wyatt’s proud parents are Jeff and Dawn Spittler; sisters Natalie and Darbi
Memorable moments: Wyatt’s most memorable moment was when Ron Rau (former assistant coach)
almost crushed Brian Valentine with a mat. They were rolling mats down the bleachers and he didn’t
realize Brian was in the way. Brian had to duck down in between the bleachers to avoid being crushed!
His parents’ most memorable moment was when Wyatt went 5 and 0 at the Tecumseh tournament
during his senior season
Activities during high school: In addition to wrestling since 7th grade, Wyatt has played football since
he was a little first-grader (except for his junior year) and likes to spend time lifting weights.
Plans after high school: He plans on attending a 2-year college and then transfer to a University
Message: I want to thank all those who have coached me and supported me throughout my wrestling
career. To my teammates: If it itches, put the cream on it!
Favorite Quote: “Whether you think you can or can’t, you’re correct.” Henry Ford
Brian Valentine – Team Captain
Family: Brian’s parents are Glenn and Marie Valentine; sister Stacey
Most memorable moment: Brian’s most memorable moment is placing 3rd at Clinton this year because
he had the strength to come back to win his final match; going to the Palace of Auburn Hills to watch
the state competition and supporting Pinckney wrestlers that have made it there. His parents’ most
memorable moment was his first win (especially after a memorable loss), which was at Season
Beatings his freshman year. It was a PIN! First of many using the cradle.
Activities during high school: In addition to being a 4-year varsity wrestler and a 2-year captain, Brian
played 4 years of Soccer earning 2 varsity letters; he played for the Hamburg Rush Travel Soccer
Premier teams; National Honor Society and other volunteer activities; recognized as a KLAA Scholar
Athlete 5 times; hunting; fishing
Plans after high school: Brian is planning to attend either Michigan State or Western Michigan to
pursue an engineering degree, probably in mechanical engineering.
Message: Thank you to my parents for all of the support and time spent following wrestling. Thank
you to coach Jeremy for convincing me to try wrestling during the year-end Soccer banquet freshman
year. Thank you to Coach Welch for teaching me everything I know about wrestling and all of the life
lessons, both in the room and outside. Thank you to Coach Muscato for continuing the proud Pinckney
Wrestling Tradition.
Favorite quote: “Just Do It”. Nike
To the seniors: good luck in your future pursuits and may the perseverance that you have developed
through wresting carry you far. To the rest of the team, continue to work hard and grow the Pinckney
Wrestling tradition. Always remember to go and get fast food after weigh-ins.
Brogan Cassidy
Family: Brogan’s parents are Brian and Carrie Cassidy
Most memorable moment: Brogan’s and his parent’s most memorable moment was when he
wrestled in his first match.
Plans after high school: Brogan plans on either going to college or joining the military.
Message: Don’t ever quit…ever!
Favorite quote: “If it was easy, everyone would do it!”
Justin Chumney (“Chums”)
Family: Justin’s parents are Kim and Joel; sisters Alex and Jenny
Most memorable moment: Justin’s most memorable moment is his first match on varsity that he won
and his first match ever as well.
His parents’ most memorable moments have to do with his “no fear” attitude. His dad remembers a
time when Justin climbed a tree in the backyard and he was about 25 feet in the air. He wondered
how to get him down without Justin falling. His mom has more times than she can think of for
memorability and he definitely kept them hopping. His mom remembers one time following him down
the beach for what seemed like a couple miles and he didn’t have a care in the world…until she tried to
stop him. He then sprinted his four-year-old little legs up the steps of a sand dune and down the other
side before she could get to him. As you can see, she let him live.
Activities during high school: Football, Track, and Wrestling
Plans after high school: He plans on going to college or being involved in the military (only coast
guard)
Message: Have fun with what you do best
Favorite quote: When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life.
When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down “happy.” They
told me I didn't understand the assignment and I told them that they didn't understand life.
“Shoot the half!”
Kyle Dowdy
Family: Kyle’s parents are Mike and Lara Dowdy; siblings Ashley, Aubrey, Michael and Alexis
Most memorable moment: Kyle’s most memorable moment is his first varsity pin. His parents most
memorable moment is when Kyle won his first match. They were so excited and proud!! His smile was
priceless. “We love you, Kyle!”
Activities during high school: This is the first sport Kyle has done in high school. He plans on doing
track next.
Plans after high school: On December 30th, Kyle enlisted in the US Army.
Message: Thank you to everyone for being so welcoming and patient with me. It was a good year and I
wish I would of started earlier.
Favorite quote: “Don't cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” Dr. Seuss
We are just so very proud and grateful we got to watch Kyle at wrestling. The coaches are awesome, it
was fun to watch Kyle’s strength and technique get better and better at each event.
Derek Hildebrandt
Family: Derek’s parents are Bill and Allison Hildebrandt; sister Sarah; brother Nathan; escorted by his
Aunt Angeline and Uncle Jim
Most memorable moment: Derek’s most memorable moment is during last year’s Seasons Beatings
he lateral dropped and pinned his opponent in his first varsity match as a Pinckney Pirate! His parent’s
most memorable moment was during the 2nd period of a wrestling match Derek knew that he hurt his
hand, but continued to wrestle. While in the 3rd period he was down by points and in the last few
seconds of the match, he lateral dropped and pinned his opponent. Later that evening, x-rays showed
that he was wrestling with a broken hand.
Activities during high school: Derek attended Cactus High school in Arizona his freshman and
sophomore year where he played football, baseball, and wrestled. He also enjoyed serving as a
volunteer at local shelters in his community. Derek moved to Michigan to live with his aunt and uncle
his junior and senior year where he has excelled in his schoolwork and has continued to wrestle. Derek
is a 4 year varsity wrestler.
Plans after high school: He plans on working toward a nursing degree at Eastern Michigan University in
the fall. He also plans on eating a lot of food and lifting a lot of weights!
Message: I prove people wrong.
Favorite quote: When in doubt…”Shoot the half!”
I would like to thank my parents for letting me come to Michigan to be a Pinckney Pirate!
Jacob Stahl (“Stahl”)
Family: Jake’s parents are Mike and Lisa Stahl; sister Karmen; brothers Brandon and Jason; niece Laila;
nephew Brayden
Most memorable moment: His parents’ most memorable moments are when Jacob and his brothers
all wrestled at the same time.
Activities during high school: Jacob started wrestling as soon as he was born with two older brothers
that wrestled and a dad who also wrestled in high school. Jacob wrestled elementary and middle
school with the Pinckney youth wrestling program and has won many medals for places first through
fifth place. He also participated in football thru high school on the freshman I've and varsity team
where he served as captain this past year.
Plans after high school: He plans on attending Olivet college where he can play football and possibly
wrestle. He plans on going into athletic training and coaching.
Message: Thank you for the support of my girlfriend, Ally. A special thanks to Coach Jeremy who has
been there all the way and a very special thanks to Coach Jim for his support, confidence and
knowledge throughout my career. Not only has Coach Jim been a great supporter, Mrs. Muscato and
the whole family has supported me, as well as the whole Pinckney wrestling family. It has been fun and
I have enjoyed being part of this program.
MANAGERS
Sarah Hur
Family: Sarah’s parents are John and Christine Hur; sister Marisa She has been with the team since 8th
grade.
Most memorable moment: Sarah’s most memorable moment is having a mud fight before swimming
at summer team bonding.
Activities during high school: Sarah is in club and high school soccer; cross country; and student
government.
Plans after high school: Sarah plans to attend Grand Valley State University on a pre-med track to
study radiologic and imaging sciences
Message: To the wrestlers: Believe in yourself and know that the difference between the impossible
and possible is your determination. Thank you to the coaches and wrestlers’ parents for all the time
they put into the program and thank you to my parents for the support, opportunities, and love they
give me.
Favorite quote: “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the
strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” -Harriet Tubman
“Go team!”
Josephine Christina Muscato (“Jo”)
Family: Josephine’s parents are Jim and Angeline Muscato; siblings Derek, Jimmy, Jacob, and Julianne
Most memorable moment: Josephine’s most memorable moment is watching her brothers Derek and
Jimmy both wrestle in the varsity line up against East Jackson. Both boys pinned their opponents to
help secure an 83-0 win for the Pinckney Pirates. Her parent’s most memorable moment was watching
Josephine wrestle her way to 3rd in state at the USGWA State Finals.
Activities during high school: Josephine is a 3-year captain and 4-year rider on the varsity equestrian
team; 3-year varsity band letter; 3-year academic letter; high school cumulative GPA of 3.95; currently
attending U of M Flint pre-engineering; and is a professional barrel racer and qualified twice for the
NBHA world championships.
Plans after high school: She plans to study Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University in the
fall and would like to ride on MSU’s rodeo team.
Message: Don’t let fear shut you down, let it wake you up.
Favorite quote: “Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.” John Wayne
I will miss all of the wrestlers and their parents, but will be back to watch the seasons to come!
Bailey Roberts
Family: Bailey’s mom is Tonya Roberts
Most memorable moment: Bailey’s most memorable moment was when Derek was losing a match and then
broke his hand. He then decided to finish the match and he ended up pinning his opponent using only one of his
hands. Also, being on the floor of the Palace at the state wrestling championships with Zach Sieler and Sarah
Hur.
Activities during high school: Bailey is on student government; senior class Vice President; President of National
Honor Society; and works as a student athletic trainer.
Plans after high school: She will be attending Bowling Green State University's Honors College, declaring premed and majoring in biology with a minor in Chemistry.
Message: (Advice to the underclassmen) We know your name and weight, check in with the other girl.
Favorite quote: “Work hard in silence. Let your successes be your noise.” -Frank Ocean
I'd like to thank the wrestlers and their parents for being so loving and supportive the past four years.
MANAGERS…
PINCKNEY HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM
2014 - 2015
Freshmen
Ryan Clevenger
David Emch
Tyler Hurley
Zachary Little
Jacob Morley
Sophmores
Cody Chalk
Kevin Corrigan
Nic Gronos
Alec Hays
Jacob Hauk
Kevin Corrigan
Jean, Nicolas
Jimmy Muscato
Evan Pasternak
Steven Rau
Jack Traskos
Billy Wentworth
MANAGERS
Sara Hur
Josephine Muscato
Bailey Roberts
Juniors
Jarrod Getz
Jerry Mitchell
Rory Poszywak
Seniors
Brogan Cassidy
Justin Chumney
Kyle Dowdy
Jack Dunn*
Derek Hildebrandt
Paul Moenart*
Wyatt Spittler*
Jacob Stahl
Brian Valentine*
COACHES
Head Coach – Jim Muscato
Assistant Coach – Jeremy Little
Team Mom – Glenn Valentine
Photographer – Jean Hauk
Athletic Trainer: Jay Richardson
Athletic Director: Ted Bradley