The Beacon School's small and humble beginnings
date back to 1993, when
the school was comprised of just a small handful of faculty, staff, and
students. The school grew rapidly in reputation and size, and soon we
were a flourishing and established institution on the Upper West Side
of Manhattan. With the growth came a full-fledged athletic program (via
PSAL), and
soon, the demand for some sort of running team as well. 2001 was the
first
official year of the cross country and track & field teams, and
since then the teams' combined annual membership has increased from
just 15
students to
over 100 (as of 2009).Like all the other athletic programs here at Beacon, we are confined to limited space and resources, and hence cannot boast of lavish state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Nevertheless, our runners embody a sense of commitment and diligence that is second to none, resulting in highly competitive and successful squads year in and year out. (Many of our accomplishments can be viewed through this team website).
...and we are still improving every year. From Central Park to van Cortlandt Park, from the track at the Armory to the stadium at Icahn--from Riverside to Riverbank--catch us in action at practices and meets, we'll be sure not to disappoint, and contact us NOW to join the excitement!
Team Slogan - "Go for it!"
Team Motto - "Dedication, Devotion, Discipline, Determination, Desire"
Current Head: Coach Shum (mshum@beaconschool.org) ------------------------------>
Current Assistant: Coach Mahrer
Current Captains: Sarah Fromm, Kenji Harada, Josephine Watson (Spring 2012)