*School forged transcripts in Eastside scandal. What sort of proximity are we talking about? Coaches Juan Griles, Alberto Maldonado, and supervisor of athletics Gregory Co Here's why. And she announced on social media late last month that she verbally has committed to Oregon State, a Top 10 Division 1 program. 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He did not stick around for answers. Or an issue youd like to address proactively? ", "The administrative changes were intended to support the board's vision for the school's future. 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. Former Supreme Court justice was paid$900 each time he traveled from South Jersey to the Passaic County school. "Felix had problems in his household, and after that, that girl went from place to place," said a coach familiar with the events in Aquino's life that fall. Lopez is the author most recently of Independence Day: What I Learned About Retirement, From Some Whove Done It and Some Who Never Will. His book The Soloist, inspired by his columns on his relationship with a Juilliard-trained homeless person, was a Los Angeles Times and New York Times best-seller, winner of the PEN USA Literary Award for Non-Fiction, and the subject of a Dream Works movie by the same name. See the documents, African players are flocking to top N.J. basketball teams. "I would have been able to pull names out of a hat pretty quick to be able to get her in the right direction. Faculty members toldKIRO 7 Father Heric and the co-chairs of the board of trustees fired the principal of the high school and principal of the middle school without the permission of the rest of the board of trustees. No at least not in our view. Blessing Ejiofor landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport in February 2014, working through a mental checklist of her new life in North Carolina. 2023 Cox Media Group. How the administrative changes were executed and the timing was a mistake and our community has spoken. "You gotta call her coach and whoever. School is supposed to start August 23, but on Friday the school confirmed classes will be postponed one week and start August 30. The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association said in a statement Friday it approved the . She planned to study pharmacology at Vanderbilt. Alberto Maldonado sat down with NJ Advance Media for a revealing and wide-ranging Q&A Tuesday. Support NJ.com, Matthew Stanmyre and Steve Politi | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Juan Griles, the basketball coach at Eastside. (Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com). Abraham wrote, "I will not remain at a parochial school whose singular religious figure, and now, president badly lies to his faculty and staff.". Authorities have arrested an unidentified 15-year-old in connection with the stabbing of two Paterson students at Eastside High School on Friday afternoon, which left one of the victims dead . 0:57. Search for New Jersey classmates, friends, family, and memories in one of the largest collections of Online Univeristy, College, Military, and High School Yearbook images and photos! "And I said, 'Yes!'. 140 Highway 142, Covington, GA 30014. You pay him and youll get a guaranteed school.. Marlene Gamas, left, and advisor Christine Kelley brainstorm at Boyle Heights Beat for a story about the college admissions scandal. "I should have been properly advised by those (at the school) and told the implications because I didn't even know I was out of status. Some of the Sparks' coaches also are on the Eastside girls staff. The kinds of people their own parents work for. Infighting, finger pointing and chaos erupted among high-ranking Paterson school district administrators as the Eastside High basketball scandal barreled out of control, according to a. 0:00. Gregory Cooper, the Eastside athletic director cut loose, says he was an 'easy target' and made a scapegoat. The college scouts never came, either. Jio Fontan, a former Sparks coach and now the head coach at Queen of Peace High, said he worked closely with Aquino early in her New Jersey stay. Follow him on Twitter @MattStanmyre. In the meantime, a disclaimer as we have been investigating these reports, we have been cautioned (repeatedly) that controversial behavior is not necessarily the same as criminal behavior. Paterson Eastside High's boys basketball team has been infused with talented players from Puerto Rico and Nigeria. Good question. The college admissions cheating scandal is roiling some of Southern California's most elite prep schools, . Having said all of that, there are criminal statutes on the books which protect minors in this state from being exploited and prevent adults from contributing to their delinquency. According to our sources, the Thornblade saga has elements that could potentially fall under both of these categories. Those fortunes changed when a man in her neighborhood snapped photos of Aquino and sent them to the Paraguay Basketball Federation, which invited herto train alongside the country's finest players in the nation's capital. It did not escape the notice of the Boyle Heights Beat reporters that a USC student had put out a video in which she said she didnt care about college but was looking forward to games and parties. 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). These allegations have since received mainstream media coverage courtesy of The Greenville News. The second of five players emerge from the home of head coach Juan Griles a day after he said only two of his Paterson Eastside basketball players are living with him at his home on E. 19th Street. 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. We had faith. coach blew up, NJSIAA demands 'full accounting' from hoops power with several overseas players, School suspends hoops coach who had 6 overseas players living with him. We heard strong opposition to the changes from both the faculty and our community. *District busted budget on$90k Wallace report. 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. 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. State Sen. Richard Codey (D-Essex) called on Attorney General Christopher Porrino to investigate Paterson Eastside. She had left Nigeria to play basketball and study at Evelyn Mack Academy in Charlotte, determined to earn a scholarship to an American college. Now, the state wants answers as the district takes action. The veterans still call him "the rookie," but Selwyn hopes it'll be "Rookie of the Year" when the season ends. Association already has promised a rule change in response to international recruiting of players. She believes that education- particularly the education of the Spirit- is not about politics, money, football.". 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Got something youd like to say in response to one of our articles? Email Audrey Bass at asbass@greenville.k12.sc.us with any questions! *African players are flocking to top N.J. basketball teams. 2:14. The police investigated the incident as an alleged gang rape. As we exclusively reported on July 23, 2020, allegations ofserious financial irregularitiesatthe prestigiousThornblade Clubpromptedan investigationby the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) an agency with broad jurisdictional authority when it comes to cyber-enabled financial crimes.. It has also prompted an investigation by the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) although it is not initially clear which component of the multi-faceted situation the feds are focused on. But Johnson, who is Shafers domestic partner, remains on the districts payroll with a total salary of $170,000, according to public records. *This is just tip of iceberg, senator says in demanding full probe. Andrea Aquino was treated like a curiosity in Caacupe, Paraguay, according to local coaches and an article on ESPN.com. Should they lose their jobs? 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. But the school district later decided not to pursue those charges. Thanks To Our Sponsors. It is, for most players on this island, a dream come true. EHS ASB. Blessing Ejiofor (left) and Andrea Aquino pose in a picture posted to Twitter in November 2015. coach blew up. But Esteban, who admits crying when he read the first story about the Eastside scandal, said Selwyn was broken emotionally by Griles and couldn't wait to return to Puerto Rico after graduation in 2013. Selwyn Rodriguez and Christian Ortiz started their odyssey in Puerto Rico. The students involved have been disciplined according to the student code of conduct. "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. My mom, shes a housekeeper and she used to work at a house in the Palisades, and the lady had kids and was very school-oriented, said Azucena Hilario, a Bravo junior. (Natalie Jordan also has been suspended by the district.) Father Heric remains our chaplain and community liaison. According to videos shared on social media, a male student can be seen escorting a female student with hands behind her back. Eileen Shafer, the schools superintendent, submitted a status report on the 50-step plan to the New Jersey Board of Education during a recent meeting in Trenton. "Nobody ever said anything to me about I-20s," Lyde said. 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. When he contacted Lyde, the coach offered a spot on his team and free housing. Eastside HS Athletic Department Contacts downloadable PDF . Off the court, Ejiofor said she lived in a home on East 22nd Street owned by Shirley Jordan, whose daughter, Natalie, is a district teacher and an Eastside track coach. *Hoops power packs roster from overseas; state questions safety of teens living with coach. "'An outstanding educator': Paterson Eastside High School principal dies," by The Paterson Press' Joe Malinconico: "Gerald Glisson, who was principal of Paterson's Eastside High . This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. And Blessing Ejioforlanded in the U.S. on the fast track to college, via Nigeria, but her dreams were crushed by the adults she trusted most. "He was very intrigued and impressed with her level and quality of skills and wanted to speak more in depth with her and her family about the opportunity of a lifetime," the report said. She filed for medical leave in spring 2017 and has been on paid leave since then. On Tuesday, New Jersey's governing body for high school sports levied an unprecedented level of sanctions against the Eastside boys and girls basketball programs, including a two-year state. This decision was announced in an email that was sent to our community last night. Rick Singer how he was describing it, theres three ways to get into college, he said. Ejiofor said she was greeted by a man she had never met or heard of -- Ray Lyde Jr., the girls coach at Eastside. News never stops. We have already announced all these changes to our community and they are overwhelmingly supportive of moving forward. And at 6-foot-5, Ejiofor led Eastside to a pair of Passaic County championships, earning scholarship offers from Duke, LSU, Syracuse, Rutgers and several others. A video posted on social media shows fans, players and coaches rushing the court. He plays wheelchair basketball, he said, hoping for a scholarship. By Steve Lopez Columnist. Carol said she was talking to her father about the scandal, and they wondered where the cheating stopped. KIRO 7 obtained a resignation letter written by teacher Lisa Abraham. The school released the following statement Friday afternoon: "We made and announced administrative changes on August 2. 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 Vaqueros are a proud franchise in the country's top basketball league, and as their first-round draft pick this season, Rodriguez, a 6-foot-7 point guard, can carve out a nice career here. Father Heric will go back to being the school chaplain. For example, we reported earlier this week that HSI agents have been asking questions about Brian Gem Garrison - a former adjunct tennis coach at Eastside High School in Taylors, S.C. who was . *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 would come back from the theater or wherever and we found that woman on the ground many times," Esteban said. "I really thought for me, right now, I was supposed to be playing in the NBA. 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). "Over there if you're that tall, you're like a monster. According to our sources, one of these central figures is said to be involved in a forthcoming family court matter although no additional details about that case were provided. 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. Four players from three continents -- all bound by the same dream and pitch: Leave your friends and family behind, travel thousands of miles and use basketball to find a better life. The smell of marijuana often wafted into their room, and they feared arguments downstairs eventually would escalate. The injured boy is 16 years old. unanswered questions in the Paterson basketball scandal. Andrea Aquino began her journey in Paraguay. Although many Boyle Heights Beat reporters over the years have applied to USC, the programs mentors could not recall a single one getting admitted. Donnie Evans was Patersons schools superintendent when the district imposed disciplinary action against Eastside staff members in April 2017. Rodriguez scored 20 points in a head-to-head matchup with Karl-Anthony Towns, who eventually became the No. Andrea says her father paints houses and does construction work, and during the week, her mother works a graveyard janitorial job on the Westside. Justice Wallace interviewed 29 people for his report -- 28 Patersonemployees and 1 current player. We had hope," said Selwyn's older brother, Esteban, who joined him in Paterson at their father's insistence. 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. By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. "She's obviously confused and doesn't understand what's going on. I help her set the whole thing up, said Andrea, a Roosevelt High senior who is waiting to hear back from some of the colleges shes applied to. So far, there has been no official acknowledgement of the seismic, sexually charged side of this investigation by anyone in law enforcement. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. Copyright 2023 WPVI-TV. "We're not dumb people. 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. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. After starting high school that spring, Aquino, who now stands 6-9, joined the powerhouse New Jersey Sparks AAU program. In the fall of 2015, officials from her high school filed a report to the state Division of Child Protection and Permanency (formerly the Department of Youth and Family Services). Boys and girls teams face state tournament bans. But even after winning the MVP at a holiday tournament, Griles ignored him. Editor's note: The following story contains profane language and disturbing content. Once in the mainland United States, Ortiz slept on piles of laundry and cold floors, while Rodriguez lived with a stranger who openly used drugs. All four ended up in Paterson, playing for the powerhouse teams at Eastside High School, . PATERSON - Basketball players who transferred to Paterson's Eastside High School from Nigeria and Puerto Rico went through a different school registration process than did other students,. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Again, though, we are told HSI is looking to question the deputy in connection with its investigation. 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. Asked if he cared to comment, he shifted in his wheelchair and said he wanted to go to college but didnt know how hed ever come up with the money, so hes doing whatever he can. Both the Paterson Eastside High boys and girls basketball teams have seen an influx of international players enter their programs, raising concerns over immigration statuses. "I would just meet her at the gym and work out from there and take her to her game if need be. She deserves this opportunity. It didn't take long to realize the living situation wouldn't match the promises. Meanwhile, we have spoken with numerous Thornblade residents who have offered their own intimate insights into the situation. "I don't want him to coach again," Ortiz said from the arena in Bayamon. Coaches in other towns dont have to take a test on NJSIAA rules, he said. when she graduated from high school. Between five and six boys basketball players from Paterson Eastside lived with the team's head coach this season. Superintendent Katrina McCombs released the following statement on Friday afternoon: In the Camden City School District, we pride ourselves on sculpting scholar-athletes and students that understand the importance of character and integrity. 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. So these guys got her over here and then everybody dropped the ball on her.". These financial allegations have since receivedmainstream media coveragecourtesy ofThe Greenville News. Contact Us, 973-321-1000. All rights reserved (About Us). Even the women making rice-and-beans in the back of the room stopped to snap photos. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. [4] The change was posted the day after the school had a meeting with parents. NJSIAA slams Eastside with unprecedented penalties, N.J. lawmakers take steps to halt phony transcripts like ones used at Eastside, Homeland Security joins probe, with eye on international pipeline, State athletics group orders hearing into Eastside, Ugly accusations tearthrough highest levels of school, State criminal investigators launch probe into Eastside, District busted budget on$90k Wallace report, NJSIAA announces new hearings to deal with Eastside fallout. She said she learned of the problem after enrolling last summer at Vanderbilt, where she had earned a full athletic scholarship. We have an open microphone policy here at FITSNews! According to our sources, members of this secret club would pay an estimated $5,000 to $10,000 a month to enjoy its amenities including youthful sex partners provided from nearby high schools. We have also rescheduled our back-to-school dates to allow us to refocus on the classroom and prepare adequately. A KIRO 7 crew went to Eastside Catholic to try to talk to administrators and was told to leave. Edwin Rodriguez said he paid Griles $900 a month for an apartment for Selwyn, then 17, and Esteban, then 24. PATERSON As a result of the basketball recruiting scandal that rocked Eastside High School in 2017, more than 100 Paterson sports coaches this year were required to pass a test about state athletic association rules. Excellence for All Students Through Strong Relationships & Instructional Strategies Delivered by Effective Educators. ", "Here I am sitting there watching her. Home. VIDEO: Eastside Catholic HS teachers quit Classes could be delayed at a high school sports power house after more than a dozen teachers walked off the job. Father Heric was appointed to be interim president after the previous president, John Kennedy, resigned over the summer. CLICK HERE. Viewer discretion is advised. Got a tip for a story? ", Christian Ortiz (backwards hat) and Selwyn Rodriguez (far right) chat outside the Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Puerto Rico. 2023 www.northjersey.com. Based on all the feedback, we realized that both the changes and their timing were a mistake. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. NJSIAA officials say they will take action in wake of NJ Advance Media's reporting. ", Andrea Aquino (far right) plays in a game with Paterson Eastside this season. "I ended up in Jersey.". Faculty members don't believe it and told KIRO 7 high school Principal Justyna King worked to improve the culture at the school, increased diversity and cared about academics for all students. ", *Coaches, athletic director fired as fallout spreads. North 1, Group 4: Eastside. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); "Americas government since 1989 from top to bottom has been Thornblade Saga: Internal Affairs Investigation At Greenville County Sheriffs Office, Charleston Democrats Fret Over Former Republican Seeking Local Office On Their Ticket, Washington DC Protesters Target Lindsey Graham Over Supreme Court Vote, #SC2018: James Smith Touts Poll Showing His Viability, Bamberg SC Detention Center Officer Arrested Following Alleged Assault On Inmate, Mark Powells Palmetto Past & Present: Lost Confederate Gold, Ron Paul: The Anti-War Movement Roars Back To Life. He has won more than a dozen national journalism awards and is a four-time Pulitzer finalist. Documents obtained by NJ Advance Mediashow discourse within the district as scandal barreled out of control. The school board terminated two Eastside High School basketball coaches and the school's athletics supervisor on Wednesday night as a result of an investigation into the school's use of foreign players on its team. She lacked spending money, health insurance, winter supplies and even women's sanitary items, the report and other sources said. "I am innocent and didn't know any better," Ejiofor said. But criminally charged? Paterson Eastside High School basketball ban upheld by state commissioner, Paterson names new coach for Eastside girls basketball team, Michael Baker named boys basketball coach as Eastside looks to rebound from scandal, Paterson picks new AD to replace one fired in Eastside hoops scandal, Lawyer says Paterson Eastside coach victim of fake news in hoops scandal, Paterson's Eastside loses appeal of ban from state basketball tourney, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. The deputy in question is a family friend of both Rick and Jennifer Mathews (below), our sources say. In short, the district and the students fully understand the infractions that took place at last night's game.The students involved in the incident from both schools have had a tremendous season and have worked incredibly hard to be successful. *State criminal investigators launch probe into Eastside. Now, through interviews with players, parents, coaches and other sources, NJ Advance Media can trace the remarkable circumstances under which players were recruited, lured and even hijacked to New Jersey. "Papi, if I don't leave this place soon, it'll drive me crazy," he told his father in a phone conversation. 0:49. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. *School suspends hoops coach who had 6 overseas players living with him. The Jordans have declined multiple requests for interviews, but Aquino appears to be well clothed, well cared for and her social media accounts suggest she is adjusting to life as an American teenager. 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. For now, we are continuing to vet all of the information coming in and we hope to have additional information to report to our readers soon. "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. *Fired coach wonders: How did I become guardian for 7-foot Nigerian player? 3 Ghosts (24-5 . Agents of the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) could soon be called upon to join an investigation into a myriad of allegations involving the exclusive Thornblade neighborhood and its scandal-scarredcountry club, multiple law enforcement and prosecutorial sources tell this news outlet. "She's a mature, strong kid and she's hanging in there," Vanderbilt head coach Stephanie Smith said earlier this year. LAPD Deputy Chief Gerald Woodyard said LAPD narcotics detectives working with the Long Beach-based Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents recovered 82 firearms, including 42 ghost guns used by the Eastside Wilmas gang, along with 19 pounds of methamphetamine, 5 pounds of cocaine and 3 kilograms of fentanyl. "I used to play great players that are already in the NBA. The split-level home sits on a congested street, about six blocks from Eastside. 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