Longtime AWHS Social Studies Teacher Malcolm MacIntyre Passes Away at 93

Malcolm Scott MacIntyre, 93, of Redding, died at home Friday December 22, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was a long-time Social Studies teacher at Andrew Warde High School in Fairfield.

Born in New York City, he was the son of Malcolm and Robina "Nina" Scott MacIntyre. He served as an officer on an attack transport ship in the U.S. Navy during WWII, was an officer in the U.S. Merchant Marine, was partner in a die casting company, managed a factory in Mexico, and then taught Social Studies at Andrew Warde High School in Fairfield for 20 years until his retirement.

He received a BA from Hobart College, a BS from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and a MA from Columbia Teacher's College. He will always be known for his infectious love of learning, his sense of humor, and for all the wonderfully animated stories he loved to tell, leaving everyone he knew feeling special.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years: Anita, a daughter: Robina and her husband, Malcolm Marshall, and their son Malcolm "Callum"; a son, Scott MacIntyre and his wife Jeanne, and their daughter Callie.

Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday December 29, 2017 at the First Church of Christ Congregational in Redding Center, with the Rev. Dr. Dean C. Ahlberg, officiating. Interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. in Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, NY. There will be a gathering in the Church Hall between the service and the interment. To offer online condolences please visit www.boutonfuneralhome.com.

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Warde Cagers Defeated Notre Dame in Fairfield Festival 44 Years Ago Today

Phil Ness and the Andrew Warde High School boys' basketball team stifled a Notre Dame comeback bid in the closing minutes and held on for a 72-65 victory in the opening round of the Fairfield Festival basketball tournament before a capacity crowd of 3,100 fans at Fairfield University's Alumni Hall, Thursday, December 27, 1973.

Trailing 52-44 entering the final eight minutes, the Lancers went to work. Dave Lehn, a six-foot-two senior forward, scored 17 of his 30 points in the final chapter on an assortment of long-range bombs as Notre Dame managed to grab a short-lived 59-58 lead at the 4:21 mark. Lehn's three-point play at that point put the Lancers ahead.

The lead see-sawed back and forth until Bob Neilson tallied a pair of free throws with 1:37 remaining to give the Crimson Eagles a 66-65 advantage they never relinquished. Ness blocked three shots during the final minute of play and made a pair of steals to ice the verdict. The six-foot-seven center finished with 16 points, 12 rebounds, 10 blocked shots, and 10 steals.

Ness was aided by Ron DelBianco, who chipped in with 18 points, and Bob Cleveland with 11 markers. Lehn received support from sophomore Tommy Burbank, who scored 12, and Kelly Lombard with 10. Warde managed quarter leads of 19-16, 42-27, and 52-44 before the frantic final minutes of play.

John Lademan's steal of an errant pass with seven seconds remaining lifted Fairfield Prep to a narrow 64-60 victory over a scrappy Ludlowe outfit in the nightcap.

Paul

AWHS Baseball Star and State Championship Team Member Ralph Fidaleo Passes Away at 51

Ralph Fidaleo Jr., age 51, formerly of Fairfield, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was a star baseball player at Andrew Warde High School, where he won a state baseball championship in 1981 and earned numerous FCIAC awards for his outstanding play.

Born in Bridgeport on November 15, 1966, beloved son of Margaret DeRosa Fidaleo and the late Ralph Fidaleo Sr., Ralph was a Fairfield resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Andrew Warde High School, Class of 1984, where he was a gifted athlete, excelled in baseball, earned many awards in the FCIAC, and received a baseball scholarship to Eckard College in Florida before transferring to Southern Connecticut State University, where he starred in baseball and graduated with a degree in Physical Education.

Ralph later worked as an owner and operator in the food industry. He will be fondly remembered as a loving son, father, and brother and will be sadly missed. He is survived by his children, whom he loved, Ralph Fidaleo III, Dustin Fidaleo and Kaleigh Fidaleo, his mother Margaret (Marge) Fidaleo of Stratford, a sister Donna Callahan and her husband Kevin (Jr., Courtney and Kevin) of Fairfield, a brother Anthony Fidaleo and his wife Kimberly (Antonio and Francesca) of Milford, his former wife Elizabeth McMillan Fidaleo, as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 27 at 11 a.m. directly at St. Pius X Church, 834 Brookside Dr., Fairfield, with burial to follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery. There will be no prior calling hours. Arrangements in the care of the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home. To sign an online register or to get travel directions, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com.

Ron DelBianco Eclipsed 1,000 Point Mark in Crimson Eagles' Basketball Win 44 Years Ago Today

Senior Ron DelBianco scored seven points in the last three minutes to eclipse the 1,000 point career mark, and teammate Phil Ness converted two three-point plays during that same span to lead the Andrew Warde High School varsity basketball team to a 77-64 FCIAC victory over Stamford at the winners' court 44 years ago today, Friday evening, December 21, 1973.

DelBianco, who needed 14 points heading into the game to crack the prestigious plateau, suffered through some jittery moments in pursuit of the mark, but finished with 20 points, giving him 1,006 for his career. His two clutch free throws with 3:15 left in the game gave the winners a ten-point lead, 62-52, and also vaulted him into the Warde record book.

Stamford, which fell to 1-2, had narrowed a 20-point second half deficit to eight points on a free throw by Forrest Andrews at the 3:30 mark. DelBianco subsequently canned his foul shots, and then came back moments later to complete a three-point play, stretching the lead to 11 at 65-54. Ness, who finished with a team-high 23 points and 25 rebounds, sandwiched his six points around a Stamford bucket to put the Crimson Eagles safely in front, 71-58, with two minutes left.

Warde had to contest with Stamford's Ernie Cobb all night as the Black Knights' rubber-armed guard fired in 37 points. He converted 17 of 42 shots. Cobb's 10 points enabled the visitors to hold a 17-15 first quarter lead, but he cooled down in the second stanza when Warde outscored the guests, 16-1, in the last three-and-a-half-minutes for a 38-29 lead at the intermission.

Reserve guard Bob Sherman keyed Warde's second period surge by scoring ten points in the last four minutes of the quarter. The junior also helped solve Stamford's full-court zone press, which riddled the winners in the early stages of the contest. He finished with 16 points and also turned in a fine defensive effort, helping to harrass Cobb on his jump shots from long range.

Both teams were cold in the third period, but Warde managed to add three points to its nine point halftime advantage for a 53-41 lead entering the final stanza. Cobb tallied 10 of his team's 12 points in the period.

Brad Gold helped out Ness with 11 caroms. The winners outshot the Black Knights, 48 percent to 35 percent.

Warde captured the jayvee contest, 54-53, behind Tom Curry's 15 point performance.

Paul

Andrew Warde High School's Class of 1967 Held Successful 50-Year Reunion

The following letter and essay about the 50-year reunion of the Andrew Warde High School Class of 1967 was written by Dr. Eric Mazur, a good friend and a member of the AWHS Class of 1967.

Hi, Paul. As I’m sure you recall, you graciously posted notices of our AWHS 50th Reunion on your Blog last October. I had promised to provide you with a follow-up narrative which I am happy to append. I tried to include as many different names in as many different contexts as possible. But even in so doing, many of the attendees have been left out. I am also appending a full list of the attendees if you are interested in posting that along with the narrative. I am aware that Wayne Cotter is putting together a video picture compilation of the evening that should be available in a month or so and which we will forward on to you. Again, thank you for all that you do in keeping the spirit of the “old” Andrew Warde High School alive. Please stay in touch and have a wonderful Christmas and New Year’s Holiday season. Warm regards, Eric.

Almost exactly 50 years and 4 months after their high school graduation, the Andrew Warde High School Class of 1967 reassembled on October 14, 2017 at Vazzy’s in Fairfield to celebrate their half century reunion. Organized by Micka Zeman-Ellison, Stephanie Ostrofsky Owsiany, and Wayne Cotter, the Class continued its tradition of gathering every 5 years in Fairfield to celebrate their high school experience and get reacquainted with each other.

This landmark reunion drew classmates from all over the country and one, Carol Mercurio, from St. John in the US Virgin Islands. The long distance attendee award went to Linda Raichelson Gliner from San Francisco who at 2961 miles edged out Terri Shea from San Pedro, CA by a mere 95 miles. Other notable long distance travelers included Michael Brustein from Washington, DC, Tom Deluca from Anwatakee, AZ, George Kellis from Lakeland, FL, Bruce Kelley from Richmond, VA, Connie Kelley Sidberry from Garner, NC, Stephen Mate from Stow, OH, Stuart Silver from Delray Beach, FL, Reva Weiskoph Friedman from Lawrence, KS, and Cydney Arons Kasenetz from Alexandra, VA.

The least travelled award unquestionably goes to class president and former Rooster River Boy Jeff McHugh, who not only did not leave Fairfield, but also remained a part of the Fairfield Public School System for almost his entire career. Since 1984, and only after his superiors agreed that he need not ever wear a tie at work, Jeff has served as the Dean of Students at the Fairfield Woods Middle School, the same middle school that he and almost all the other class had attended. Others classmates continuing as residents of Fairfield include Melanie Correnti Kooris, Eileen Evarts McMahon, Seth Lewis, Doris Norwich, Stephanie Ostrofsky Owsiany, Linda Pistey, Barbara Postol Rifkin, Jay Ringelheim, and Fred Tippett.

Sixty classmates and 16 guests in total joined in the celebration including many former athletes and class leaders. The co-captain of Warde’s very successful basketball team, Rich Fekete, was joined by the co-captain of the less than successful (but no less spirited) football team, Eric Mazur. In fact, accompanied by Steve Silver, the three of them were the last to vacate Vazzy’s at evening’s end, and only after strong encouragement from the Vazzy’s staff. Steve Mate, cross country team captain, Michael Brustein, president of the Varsity Athletic Association, Fred Bogin, president of the School Council, Abe Brustein, President of the International Service Commission, and Seth Lewis, co-chairman of the Club Commission were also in attendance. Jay Ringelheim and Harold Shaw ably represented the Yearbook Committee and were distinguished by defying their age and looking most like they did in high school. Not to be outdone by the men, Cynthia Bernhard Rivers, Captain of the cheerleading squad joined her co-cheerleader Lynn Wesche Welsh in adding to the aesthetics and the festivities.

Classmates were certainly grayer (and many sported less hair) but most were easily recognizable despite the passage of so much time. However, lapel buttons with senior year high school photographs and printed names (now too small to read without generous magnification) helped bridge the gaps in time and memory. Classmates recalled lazy, hormone-fueled summer days at Jennings Beach and rowdy weekend evenings at Friendly’s, Ho-Jo’s, and the Dutchess. Those alums living in the Stratfield section of Fairfield shared remembrances of Mrs. Barske, the feisty old Russian woman who ran a candy store out of her Valley Road home. The thirty class members who had passed on were remembered fondly by all and were a poignant reminder that time is a limited and very valuable resource. The reunion was a great success with only congratulations and accolades for the organizers. The night ended far too early with promises to cherish both the memories and each other and, the firm commitment to gather again in five years for the 55th!

Dr. Eric Mazur

Warde Continues Thanksgiving Day Football Dominance Over Ludlowe

The domination continues. The Fairfield Warde Mustangs' football team cruised to an easy 55-22 victory over the host Fairfield Ludlowe Falcons in the 13th renewal of the modern-day Thanksgiving Day rivalry yesterday at Taft Field. As the "voice" of Ludlowe football for the last six years, I had the pleasure of serving as the public address announcer for the third time in the last five years.

Warde has won seven of the last eight Thanksgiving Day contests overall. Cumulatively, the Andrew Warde/Fairfield Warde Crimson Eagles/Mustangs lead the Roger Ludlowe/Fairfield Ludlowe Flying Tigers/Falcons on Turkey Day, 16 games to seven, dating back to the original Thanksgiving Day series, which lasted from 1975 through 1984.

Warde has outscored Ludlowe by a 202 to 89 margin over the last five games and now leads the modern-day Thanksgiving Day series, nine games to four. The Mustangs' victory tied the longest winning streak in the history of the Thanksgiving Day rivalry, which dates back to the last five games of the original series when Andrew Warde won every Thanksgiving Day game against Roger Ludlowe from 1980 through 1984.

Even more impressive is the fact that Warde is 23-7 in Thanksgiving Day games dating back to a 7-0 record against Kolbe High School of Bridgeport.

Thanksgiving Day football games between Warde & Ludlowe:

Andrew Warde Crimson Eagles vs. Roger Ludlowe Flying Tigers

1975 to 1984

(Series: Warde 7 wins, Ludlowe 3 wins)

1975: Warde Eagles 28, Ludlowe Tigers 6

1976: Warde Eagles 20, Ludlowe Tigers 13

1977: Ludlowe Tigers 20, Warde Eagles 13

1978: Ludlowe Tigers 35, Warde Eagles 6

1979: Ludlowe Tigers 41, Warde Eagles 25

1980: Warde Eagles 17, Ludlowe Tigers 14

1981: Warde Eagles 14, Ludlowe Tigers 8

1982: Warde Eagles 23, Ludlowe Tigers 0

1983: Warde Eagles 26, Ludlowe Tigers 6

1984: Warde Eagles 16, Ludlowe Tigers 13

Fairfield Warde Mustangs vs. Fairfield Ludlowe Falcons

2005 to 2017

(Series: Warde 9 wins, Ludlowe 4 wins)

2005: Ludlowe Falcons 20, Warde Mustangs 14

2006: Warde Mustangs 21, Ludlowe Falcons 12

2007: Warde Mustangs 28, Ludlowe Falcons 0

2008: Ludlowe Falcons 10, Warde Mustangs 8

2009: Ludlowe Falcons 24, Warde Mustangs 14

2010: Warde Mustangs 21, Ludlowe Falcons 16

2011: Warde Mustangs 52, Ludlowe Falcons 13

2012: Ludlowe Falcons 31, Warde Mustangs 13
2013: Warde Mustangs 44, Ludlowe Falcons 21
2014: Warde Mustangs 27, Ludlowe Falcons 12
2015: Warde Mustangs 35, Ludlowe Falcons 14
2016: Warde Mustangs 41, Ludlowe Falcons 20
2017: Warde Mustangs 55, Ludlowe Falcons 22

Cumulative record: Warde 16 wins, Ludlowe 7 wins

Paul

Behind the Microphone at Thanksgiving Day Football Rivalry

The 13th renewal of the modern-day Thanksgiving Day football series between Fairfield's two public high schools takes place tomorrow morning at the home of the Falcons on Unquowa Road. To many of us from a previous generation, the schools will always be known as Andrew Warde and Roger Ludlowe, and the rivalry pits the Crimson Eagles against the Flying Tigers.

However, this is a new era and a new generation. The Fairfield Warde Mustangs will be bidding for their fifth straight Thanksgiving Day victory, which would equal the longest streak previously established by the Crimson Eagles between 1980 and 1984.

I've attended every Thanksgiving Day game during the modern series. In fact, this will be my third game as the public address announcer (2013, 2015, 2017), all at Ludlowe. I was the master of ceremonies at halftime of the 2006 game at Warde when the football field was dedicated in honor of Fern Tetreau and Bill Davis. I've enjoyed every minute of it.

Even though I have been announcing Ludlowe's home football games for the last six years, my heart will always be with Andrew (Fairfield) Warde High School. Once a Crimson Eagle, always a Mustang.

Paul

Remembering Warde's First Thanksgiving Day Rivalry

Fairfield Warde High School will travel to Fairfield Ludlowe High School this Thursday morning for the 13th annual Turkey Day football game between the two schools since the rivalry was resurrected in 2005.

However, 49 years ago this month, Warde began a short-lived and all-but-forgotten Thanksgiving Day rivalry against a small private school in Bridgeport. Prior to the opening of Andrew Warde High School in 1956, cross-town rival Roger Ludlowe High School had an established Turkey Day football game against Bassick in Bridgeport.

That left the Crimson Eagles searching for a Thanksgiving Day opponent. So, how and why did the series with Kolbe eventually start? "We both needed a Turkey Day game, so a friendly, competitive situation developed," explained former Warde coaching legend Fern Tetreau. "Both teams played hard."

The Kolbe Friars, who didn't even have a field of their own, were Warde's opponents on Thanksgiving Day from 1968 through 1974. The only question prior to each of Warde's first five games with Kolbe wasn't who would win but, rather, by how much would Warde win.

Warde dominated the series from 1968 through 1972, winning two of the five games in shutout fashion and never allowing more than eight points in any game. Overall, Warde won all seven games in the series and outscored Kolbe, 214-44.

"The best part about our clash with Kolbe was that we never had a terrible turkey dinner," Tom Davis, a member of the Eagles' squads from 1970 through 1972, told me via email. "It was always enjoyable. We went into the game knowing that we were going to win. They may have thought that they were a better team but we knew that we would win."

The Crimson Eagles won the first meeting between the schools, 32-8, in 1968. One year later, Warde blasted Kolbe, 40-6. Quarterback Chico Rodriguez threw five touchdown passes to lead the Eagles. Steve DuBoys caught scoring strikes of 70, eight, and 87 yards to help Warde to a 20-0 lead after one quarter.

Rodriguez led the winners on a 76-yard drive to open the second quarter, culminating with a 21-yard touchdown pass to Al Cassidy. Mike Skalski caught an 87-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter, and the Eagles closed the scoring in the fourth quarter when Jack Rozgonyi scampered five yards to paydirt.

The Eagles made it three in a row in 1970 when they posted a 20-6 victory in Fairfield. Warde traveled to Hedges Stadium in Bridgeport and earned its first of two straight shutout victories in 1971 (34-0). Quarterback Glen Hlavaty riddled the Friar secondary by passing for four touchdowns, leaving many wondering whether the Friars would ever win a game in the series, much less be competitive. However, even a new Kolbe coach couldn't change the Thanksgiving Day outcome in 1972.


According to the November 19, 1972 issue of the Bridgeport Sunday Post, "Kolbe High School football coach Paul Janosko is faced with a difficult assignment. In his first year as the Friars' mentor, he will try to lead his charges to their initial Thanksgiving Day triumph. With two fine performances in recent weeks, including a 40-18 triumph over Bullard Havens for their only victory, the Friars figure to give Warde a run for its money."

However, that was not to be as the Crimson Eagles buried Kolbe, 40-0. Warde finished the season at 3-6-1. Dividing the quarterback chores were Hlavaty and Davis. Running back Jim DelVecchio and placekicker Harry Caston were the scoring threats for Warde. Neil Karker and Frank Markoya were the sure-handed receivers for the Eagles.

"The '72 game was a really good game for us as we pounded them pretty good, and we all played a pretty good game," wrote Tom Davis, the younger brother of head coach Bill Davis. He noted that the games against Kolbe carried added significance for him and his brother.

"The Thanksgiving Day games were the only games my Dad saw me play as he owned his own business and worked on Saturdays, so those days were special for me." Overall, Warde outscored Kolbe, 166-20, after the first five games.

One year later, in 1973, the Kolbe gridders were a confident group heading into the Thanksgiving Day showdown with their Fairfield neighbors. According to the Bridgeport Sunday Post of November 18, 1973, "In five previous attempts, the Kolbe High School football team has failed in its quest to defeat Warde on Thanksgiving Day. That could all change as the Friars venture to the Crimson Eagles' gridiron in Fairfield for their sixth annual confrontation.

"Coach Paul Janosko's Friar combine has enjoyed a very successful season, posting a 4-5 MBIAC record. In two of the setbacks, the Friars led Harding, 14-0, at intermission before bowing, and lost in the final minute to St. Joseph, 14-12. Having already won more games than any other Kolbe eleven, Janosko has his troops primed for their first .500 season."

Once again, though, Warde prevailed. Senior halfback Ken Aiello exploded for 115 yards and two touchdowns in the second half to lead the Eagles to a 28-18 come-from-behind victory over the Friars in the 1973 Thanksgiving Day tussle. Aiello's fourth-quarter scoring runs of 11 and 54 yards erased an 18-14 Friar lead as the losers frittered away an opportunity to notch their first win in this Turkey Day series.

Aiello, who finished with 155 yards on the ground, was awarded the Most Valuable Player for Warde, while Kolbe halfback Ken Iassogna, who churned up 120 yards in 18 carries and scored a touchdown, was the Frairs' recipient.

"The Kolbe effort should rank as one of its strongest in this series as the Friars were in full command until the Crimson Eagles mounted a ferocious running attack in the second half to overpower the opposition," the newspaper article stated. Jim DelVecchio ran for a 74-yard touchdown in the third quarter for the victorious Eagles.

The final Thanksgiving Day matchup between the two rivals happened in 1974. The Eagles finished the seven-game sweep of Kolbe by posting a 20-6 victory in front of an estimated 4,000 fans in Fairfield. Warde linebacker Phil Cerrone came up with the big play as he killed a Kolbe scoring bid with a pass interception and an 82-yard return to set up an important insurance touchdown for Warde.

Cerrone, who gained the Most Valuable Player award for his crucial theft, intercepted Jamsey Codrington's pass in the right flat as Kolbe was driving toward the Warde goal line. Cerrone stepped in front of intended receiver Ira Thomas at the 10, picked off the pass, and rambled 82 yards to the Friars' eight. Two plays later, Harold Savage scored a touchdown from nine yards out, staking the Crimson Eagles to a 12-0 lead with 3:30 left in the game.


Warde put the finishing touches on its second victory of the season and final Thanksgiving Day win against Kolbe on its next series as an unsuccessful Kolbe onside kick gave the Eagles the ball at midfield, setting up Greg Aiello's 37-yard scoring gallop with 1:03 showing.

The following year, Andrew Warde High School's Crimson Eagles began a Thanksgiving Day football tradition against Roger Ludlowe High School. In fact, Warde defeated Ludlowe twice during the 1975 campaign, marking the only time in the long and storied history of the Fairfield football rivalry that one school swept two games in the same year against the other. As for Kolbe, it no longer fields a high school football team.

Paul

Warde Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Rival Ludlowe in Annual Thanksgiving Day Football Game

The Thanksgiving Day football rivalry game between the Warde Mustangs and Ludlowe Falcons has become a one-sided affair. Warde ran its Turkey Day winning streak to four games and has claimed six of the last seven contests against its crosstown rival after a convincing 41-20 victory last year at the Mustangs' gridiron. The game wasn't even that close after Warde jumped to a 34-0 lead in the second half.

Warde will travel cross-town and visit Fairfield Ludlowe High School one week from today at Taft Field. The host Falcons are in the midst of an abysmal season, and the visitors from Melville Avenue are hoping to capitalize once again.

Warde has outscored Ludlowe by a 147 to 67 margin over the last four games and now leads the modern-day series, eight games to four. The longest winning streak in the history of the rivalry dates back to the last five games of the original series when Andrew Warde won every Thanksgiving Day game against Roger Ludlowe from 1980 through 1984.

Cumulatively, Andrew Warde/Fairfield Warde owns a 15-7 cushion against Roger Ludlowe/Fairfield Ludlowe. Even more impressive is the fact that Warde is 22-7 in Thanksgiving Day games dating back to a 7-0 record against Kolbe High School of Bridgeport.

Andrew Warde Crimson Eagles vs. Roger Ludlowe Flying Tigers

1975 to 1984

(Series: Warde 7 wins, Ludlowe 3 wins)

1975: Warde Eagles 28, Ludlowe Tigers 6

1976: Warde Eagles 20, Ludlowe Tigers 13

1977: Ludlowe Tigers 20, Warde Eagles 13

1978: Ludlowe Tigers 35, Warde Eagles 6

1979: Ludlowe Tigers 41, Warde Eagles 25

1980: Warde Eagles 17, Ludlowe Tigers 14

1981: Warde Eagles 14, Ludlowe Tigers 8

1982: Warde Eagles 23, Ludlowe Tigers 0

1983: Warde Eagles 26, Ludlowe Tigers 6

1984: Warde Eagles 16, Ludlowe Tigers 13

Fairfield Warde Mustangs vs. Fairfield Ludlowe Falcons

2005 to 2016

(Series: Warde 8 wins, Ludlowe 4 wins)

2005: Ludlowe Falcons 20, Warde Mustangs 14

2006: Warde Mustangs 21, Ludlowe Falcons 12

2007: Warde Mustangs 28, Ludlowe Falcons 0

2008: Ludlowe Falcons 10, Warde Mustangs 8

2009: Ludlowe Falcons 24, Warde Mustangs 14

2010: Warde Mustangs 21, Ludlowe Falcons 16

2011: Warde Mustangs 52, Ludlowe Falcons 13

2012: Ludlowe Falcons 31, Warde Mustangs 13
2013: Warde Mustangs 44, Ludlowe Falcons 21
2014: Warde Mustangs 27, Ludlowe Falcons 12
2015: Warde Mustangs 35, Ludlowe Falcons 14
2016: Warde Mustangs 41, Ludlowe Falcons 20

Cumulative record: Warde 15 wins, Ludlowe 7 wins

Paul

Crimson Eagles' Gridders Blanked New Canaan for Sixth Straight Victory During Undefeated 1959 Season 58 Years Ago Today

Andrew Warde High School's unbeaten Crimson Eagles traveled to New Canaan and blanked the host Rams, 16-0, 58 years ago today --- Friday, October 25, 1959 --- for their sixth straight gridiron victory during the undefeated state championship season of 1959.

Although the Eagles moved through the middle of the New Canaan defensive line almost at will, they were unable to score until the third quarter. Halfback Larry Gill staged a one-man drive, moving the pigskin from the Warde 40-yard-line to paydirt on six consecutive carries, including a 38-yard jaunt around his left end.

His last three bursts, including the touchdown run, were for six yards each on identical thrusts off left tackle. Gill added two conversion points on a similar play.

Warde's second touchdown came the next time the Eagles had possession of the ball as they engineered another sustained running drive and netted five straight first downs while covering 70 yards. Fullback Jack Flanagan capped the surge with three up-the-middle three-yard plunges for the score. Gill once again rushed for the two extra points to seal the triumph.

Warde's line, a key factor in the success of the Eagles since the season started, was superb again against New Canaan. Center Dave Schempp, subbing for the injured Ed Zelle, was particularly impressive on defense, while standout performances were also turned in by tackles Jim Roberto and Fred Gates.

The Eagles rolled to 217 yards on the ground, 156 of which came in the second half, as they fashioned their fifth shutout in six games.

Paul

Second Half Comeback Sparked Warde Gridders to 16-14 Upset Over Ludlowe 44 Years Ago Today

A bad snap from center and a recovered fumble allowed Andrew Warde High School's football team to score a pair of second half touchdowns and rally for a 16-14 upset victory over cross-town rival Roger Ludlowe High School at the winners' field before a bi-partisan crowd of 4,000 people, Saturday, October 20, 1973.

Reliable halfback Ken Aiello grounded out 180 yards on 30 carries to spark the Crimson Eagles to their first FCIAC victory against five overall losses and left them with a 1-3 mark in the Eastern Division. Ludlowe fell to 1-3 in the East and 2-4 overall.

Aiello, who also tallied on both extra point conversions, received a plaque from the Fairfield Lions Club as Warde's most valuable player in the game, while Bob Haggerty was voted Ludlowe's top performer in post game ceremonies.

The Flying Tigers tallied at 2:52 of the first quarter when quarterback Joe Rietano sneaked across the goal line on a fourth-and-goal sitution. The 10-play scoring drive started when Tom Danielson fumbled on his own 31 yard line. Kevin Klik kicked the extra point to give the guests a 7-0 lead.

Coach Emil Taft's squad added another seven points on the first play of the second quarter when Rietano hit Paul Sullivan with a 21-yard completion and Klik added the extra point to take a seemingly secure 14-0 cushion into intermission.

But the fired-up Eagles of Bill Davis weren't going to be denied and turned opportunistic by using the Ludlowe miscues to pull out the win. The first break came when Ludlowe punter Mark Greenwalt was not able to handle the snap from center and was brought down on hos own 34 yard line.

Later, Aiello's 23-yard carry brought the ball down to the nine yard line, and two plays later Steve Cameron crossed the goal line with 3:23 remainin in the third quarter. Aiello fought his way into the end zone for two additional points.

The deciding touchdown came after tackle Julius Dudics pounced on a Ludlowe fumble at the Tigers' 31. A facemask penalty and a 12-yard run by Aiello put the pigskin on the eight yard line. On third-and-goal, quarterback Jim DelVecchio hit paydirt from one yard away to tie the score at 14-14 with 6:29 left in the game. Aiello again battled his way into the end zone for the deciding two points

Paul

Crimson Eagles Posted Fifth Straight Victory on Way to Perfect Season 58 Years Ago This Weekend

The unbeaten and untied Crimson Eagles of Andrew Warde High School were scored upon for the first time this season on their home field, but they overcame tough opposition from Staples to defeat the Wreckers, 14-6, to post their fifth straight football victory 58 years ago this weekend.

Coach Fern Tetreau's talented Eagles appeared to be on their way to another decisive triumph when left halfback Jack Gill broke away for a 49-yard touchdown run off his own right tackle on Warde's second play from scrimmage to start the game. Right halfback Al Bennett rushed for the two-point conversion to give the hosts an 8-0 cushion.

However, the game developed into a dogfight from that point on, and coach Frank Dornfeld's combative Staples charges gave the Warde faithful anxious moments until the closing moments of play.

Although Staples outrushed the Crimson Eagles by a 156 to 114 yard margin, the Wreckers found Warde's strong defensive unit tough to crack until midway through the fourth quarter. Quarterback Bob Denham faked a jump pass over the line to end Nick Delgass and instead handed off to halfback Ted Dreyfuss who ran for 43 yards for the first points scored against Warde all season. Dreyfuss was stopped on the all-important two-point conversion attempt, but Staples was in the game and trailed 8-6.

The aroused Eagles stormed back on their ensuing possession, though, and engineered their best offensive drive of the day to wrap up the victory. Although they lost eight yards on two successive running plays after the kickoff, Warde quickly moved downfield when a pass from quarterback Joe Vige to end Jack Schneider was ruled complete for 24 yards and a first down to the Staples 39 yard line due to pass interference.

Stellar fullback Jack Flanagan, pictured above running against Staples in that very game and who saw limited action due to an injured leg, powered the drive from that point. He carried the ball eight times over the next 13 plays to account for 30 of the 39 yards during the drive. He bulled over the goal line from three yards out through tackle for Warde's winning touchdown. Schneider's attempted point-after kick, however, went wide of the goalposts.

Paul

Warde Homecoming Day Set for this Saturday, October 14

Fairfield Warde High School is holding its annual Homecoming football game this Saturday, October 14, at Tetreau/Davis Field in Fairfield. The tailgate party begins at 9:00 a.m., and kickoff is scheduled for 11:00 a.m.

Julie Gulbin is the chair of the event, and she invites alumni of Andrew Warde High School, Fairfield High School, and Fairfield Warde High School to attend the football game.

According to Jessica Summers, a graduate of the first class of Fairfield High School, "Football alumni, as well all alumni, can join us at the Warde football homecoming this Saturday. I know you are having a reunion on the same night, so I thought this might add some additional fun as it is a day game.

"We would love to have any football alumni let us know they are coming so we can announce them at the game. We would love to have all alumni wear their Warde jackets or any fun old memorabilia. I love the hat with the pins you came across. So FUN!"

The Andrew Warde High School Class of 1967 is holding its 50-year reunion later that evening at Vazzy's 19th Hole in Fairfield from 7 to 11 p.m. Graduates are encouraged to start the day by returning to their high school for the Homecoming Game at 11:00 a.m.

Paul

Crimson Eagles' Gridders Posted First Victory on New Football Field 60 Years Ago Today

The Andrew Warde High School football team, which was winless in its eight games in its first season a year earlier, came from behind with two quick fourth quarter touchdowns and defeated Bassick, 13-7, before a good-sized crowd at the new Warde field 59 years ago today, Friday, September 20, 1957.

Both of the Crimson Eagles' touchdowns, registered by fullback Jack Flanagan and left halfback Dick Kardos, followed recoveries of Bassick fumbles by Warde tackles Brian Shay and Dan Pisanelle. The Lions outplayed the Eagles through much of the first three quarters. Bassick jumped to a 7-0 lead in the first quarter when Archie Holm caught a long forward pass from Tony Wiencko and ran 55 yards to complete a spectacular 79-yard scoring play.

In addition to losing the hard-fought battle, Bassick also lost the services of its two experienced co-captains, Helm, and regular quarterback Hank Cepero, for an indefinite period. Cepero was removed from action on the game's opening kickoff when he suffered what was feared to be a dislocated knee. Helm had to be assisted from the field late in the third quarter when he suffered a possible toe fracture.

The first Warde touchdown drive covered 35 yards and was highlighted by an 18-yard gain on a lateral pass play from Kardos to wingback Ray Figlar. Flanagan carried the ball twice from there into the end zone, but he was stopped in an attempt to rush for the extra point, leaving the Lions with a 7-6 lead.

On the ensuing kickoff, Helm was hit hard by two Warde tacklers and fumbled, with Pisanelle recovering for the Eagles at Bassick's 32 yard line. The fired-up Warde charges of coach Fern Tetreau covered the remaining distance to paydirt in four well-executed running plays, with Kardos, quarterback Ben Slesinsky, and Flanagan doing the ball carrying. Slesinsky took a forward handoff from Kardos and circled end for 19 yards and the longest gain. Slesinsky also added the extra point after Kardos registered the touchdown.

The turning point of the game came midway through the third quarter when Bassick fumbled away an almost sure touchdown after driving from its own 37 following the second half kickoff. The drive was engineered on the running of Helm, Johnny Gennette, and Paul Borgman. Substitute halfback Gus Hatzis bobbled the ball just short of the goal line, after a 13 yard run, and Warde end Fred Gates recovered in his own end zone for a touchback.

Paul

Warde Defeated St. Joseph in Football Season-Opener 49 Years Ago Today

Senior halfback John Malec scored one touchdown and rushed for a two-point conversion while quarterback Chico Rodriguez threw two touchdown passes to lead Andrew Warde to a 28-6 opening day victory over a young and inexperienced St. Joseph team on this date, Saturday, September 14, 1968, at the Trumbull High School field.

The Crimson Eagles, who scored once in every quarter, played opportunists as they converted a pair of blocked punts and a recovered fumble into touchdowns.

Warde took the opening kickoff and marched inside the St. Joseph 10-yard line before the Cadets' hard-nosed defense held. However, after three plays, the hosts were forced to punt and, when Dave Abraham broke through and partially blocked the kick, Warde took over on the Cadets' 29-yard line.

Malec, who was the game's leading rusher with 36 yards on 17 carries, rushed three times to advance the ball to the 15-yard line. Then, sophomore signal caller Rodriguez tossed a touchdown strike to Abraham. The extra point attempt was short, but the guests took a 6-0 lead.

Sophomore defensive back Tim Carthen gave Warde its second touchdown when he fielded a punt and raced 67 yards up the right side to paydirt. Malec scored his first conversion points as he went around right end to give the Eagles a 14-0 lead which they held at the half.

In the third quarter, Abraham blocked another Cadet punt and John Rozgonyi recovered on the St. Joseph 21-yard line to set up Warde's third score. Three plays later, Rodriguez rolled left and flipped an 11-yard touchdown pass to Ernie Tuska. A Rodriguez to Doug Forstrom pass over the middle gave the Eagles the conversion points and a 22-0 bulge.

A fumble recovery on the St. Joseph 31-yard line following an intercepted pass by Steve Duncan set up Warde's final score. Malec climaxed the drive when he raced around right end from two yards out. The attempted kick failed.

St. Joseph avoided the shutout late in the fourth quarter. The Cadets took over on their 44-yard line and marched 56 yards with senior quarterback Lou Miklos passing 14 yards to junior wingback Rick Healy for the touchdown. The attempted rush for the conversion points failed.

Paul

Recalling the 50-Year Reunion of the Andrew Warde High School Class of 1962

It's been 55 years since the Class of 1962 graduated from Andrew Warde High School. Let's take a trip back five years and remember the 50-year reunion with this wonderful song and video written and performed by class member Bill Baker. "We are all Andrew Warde."

Paul

'Senior Hat' from 1967 Displayed Spirit Pins

How many of you are old enough to remember 'Senior Hats?' This writer is a 1976 graduate of Andrew Warde High School, so I'm not familiar with them. However, one of the regular contributors to the Guest Book wrote, "Anyone remember collecting the different spirit pins, buttons, and badges each week during football season in the late 60s and 70s?"

The writer continued, "Warde students and faculty (collected pins) with the name of the opponent for the upcoming Saturday football game. There used to be 'Senior Hats' for sale, usually before the first football pep rally. Seniors would decorate their hats with the buttons and pins collected during their years at Warde.

"On the day of the first pep rally, seniors were allowed to wear the 'Senior Hats' to classes throughout the day. The school-wide pep rallies usually took place during the last period of the day. If the weather was clear, then the rally took place on the patio in front of the cafeteria. Otherwise, the rally moved into the gym. After the football team and coaches were introduced, each class would compete in a cheer contest with the loudest class being declared the winner."

Believe it or not, I found a 'Senior Hat' from 1967 at a Fairfield Warde High School flea market. The crimson hat has the embroidered letters AW and numbers 67 along with the spirit pins. This is quite a find, and it's one of my favorite Andrew Warde High School collectibles. Take a look. 

Paul

Highlights of AWHS Class of 1967 45-Year Reunion

Wayne Cotter, a member of the Andrew Warde High School Class of 1967, is one of the committee members planning this year's 50-year reunion at Vazzy's in Fairfield. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 14. Please see the post below for information on the 50-year reunion.

Here is a video he compiled from the 45-year reunion of the Andrew Warde High School Class of 1967. Please make sure the speaker is on and adjust the volume accordingly to hear the audio.

Andrew Warde High School's Class of 1967 to Hold 50-Year Reunion October 14

Andrew Warde High School's Class of 1967 will hold its 50-year reunion Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Vazzy's 19th Hole at the Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course in Fairfield. That's the word from Dr. Eric Mazur, an alumnus of the Class of 1967.

"Three people from my AWHS class--- Micka Zeman-Ellison, Stephanie Owsiany, and Wayne Cotter --- are organizing the 50th reunion celebration," wrote Dr. Mazur, who retired from his position at Norwalk Hospital about three years ago and now teaches residents and medical students. He also volunteers at the Norwalk Community Health Center. "There is a dinner buffet from 7:00-11:00 and a cash bar." For classmates interested in attending, the cost is $25, and checks should be sent to Stephanie Owsiany, 833 Jennings Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, 06824.

According to the committee members, "To date we have received 66 confirmed and paid for acknowledgements for our class reunion. (We are) sending you a reminder notice of the upcoming planned reunion scheduled for 2 1/2 months to our scheduled reunion date, and we needed to move quickly to secure a location that would be cost effective and locally convenient to all.

"We have always kept the affair in our town of Fairfield, where we grew up. This has made some options limited as the town has changed. We looked at our prior reunions and elected to revisit Vazzy's at Fairchild Wheeler golf course, as the price was reasonable and the location picturesque with Fall leaves in color. We were able to secure Vazzy's for October 14, 2017. We look forward to seeing everyone. Lets all make this a great 50th."

Warde & Ludlowe Swimmers Held Fundraising Marathon 46 Years Ago This Week

Swim team members and alumni from Andrew Warde and Roger Ludlowe high schools swam for their proverbial lives in a 30-hour marathon 46 years ago this week. The marathon, which raised $4,000 to help keep the swim teams at both schools afloat for the 1971-72 school year, set a national record of 100 miles.

The event, which was held at the Olympic-size Fairfield YMCA pool on Old Post Road, began at noon on Saturday, July 3, 1971, and ended Sunday evening, July 4, at 6 p.m., according to a front-page story which appeared in The Bridgeport Telegram, Monday, July 5, 1971 (see below).


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More than 60 swimmers participated, completing the 100 miles in 28 hours and one minute. Encouraged by financial backing from townsfolk who pledged one dollar for every completed lap, the participants continued after setting the record to log 30 hours of uninterrupted swimming.

George Ford, a parent of one of the swim team members, announced at the conclusion of the event that $4,000 had been raised. However, he emphaszied that another $4,000 was needed to support the activities for the swim teams at both high schools.

"If the Board of Education approves a request for a $2,000 allocation for the program, the swim teams will be able to continue their activities in the new school year," Ford stated. As a result of sharp budget cuts, the Board of Education eliminated funds previously provided for the swim team programs.

Rather than let the program die, members of the swim teams at both high schools started the ball rolling for a fund-raising event. The marathon was the first endeavor, and other plans for raising the needed funds were in the works.

The marathon was supervised by Edward Quinn, the Ludlowe swim coach, his assistant, William Babcock, and George Reed of Warde. Mike Tierney and Bob Wilk, Ludlowe's co-captains, and Dan Ford and Mike Cardone of Warde helped organize the marathon.

Paul

Andrew Warde High School's Class of 1976 Graduated 41 Years Ago This Evening

Andrew Warde High School's Class of 1976 graduated on this date, Thursday, June 24, 1976. The newspaper article appeared the following day in The Bridgeport Post. Please click "view" and then click the article to enlarge and read.

Paul

Warde Defeated Milford in Opening Round of CIAC Class A Baseball Tournament 56 Years Ago Today

Andrew Warde High School's well-balanced baseball team finished runnerup to Norwalk for the Fairfield County Interscholastic Conference baseball championship in 1961. However, the Crimson Eagles were victorious while Norwalk was eliminated in the opening round of the CIAC Class A championship tournament, Monday, June 12, 1961.

Coach Bob Jackson's Warde squad advanced to the tourney semi-finals with an impressive 2-0 victory over Milford's higher-rated Metropolitan Bridgeport Conference champions as Dick Bernard, who remained unbeaten since the baseball season opened, hurled a two-hit shutout to earn his ninth straight victory in a pitching duel with the Indians' Ricky Grich at Quigley Stadium in West Haven.

The Crimson Eagles, ranked seventh among the eight teams which qualified for the Class A title competition, backed Bernard with a nine-hit attack and tallied single runs in the fourth and sixth innings to defeat the third-ranked Milford team. It was the 17th victory in 21 games for the Fairfield squad, and just the fourth setback in 19 contests for Coach Ray Stoviak's Indians.

Outfielders Mike Siavrakas and Larry Gill connected for two hits each to lead Warde's attack against the veteran Grich, but it was rightfielder Tom Dardina and third baseman Frank Chimelewski who drove in the two runs for the Eagles with extra base hits in the June 12, 1961 contest.

It was a scoreless game until the fourth inning. Grich walked Gill with one out and when Chimelewski hit a grounder down the third base line, both runners were safe when the throw to second base for the attempted force out was too late. One out later, Dardina smacked a double down the left field line to score Gill with Warde's first run.

Tom Cody, Milford's rightfielder, made a fine catch of a long drive by Joe Magdon to open Warde's sxith inning, but Gill singled and Chimelewski bounced a triple off the fence in left-centerfield to bring home the Eagles' second run.

Both of Milford's hits off Bernard were bloop singles by third baseman Art Bungerford in the first and sixth innings. Although both hits were preceded by walks to Vic Nelson, the Indians were unable to capitalize. Warde's second baseman Hank Bahe made a poor throw following Hungarford's first single, but catcher Joe Vige threw out Nelson trying to advance to third base. In the sixth inning, both Nelson and Hungarford were picked off first base on throws by Vige and Bernard.

Paul

Warde Nine Defeated McMahon to Lock Up First Place in FCIAC East on This Date 54 Years Ago

Andrew Warde High School's baseball team virtually locked up first place and the FCIAC Eastern Division championship for the second straight year by defeating Brien McMahon High School, 11-9, in eight innings, Thursday, May 23, 1963.

First baseman Gary DuBoys assured the Warde triumph when he smashed a two-run home run with none out in the first extra inning, following a leadoff single by hard-hitting Al Englander, to break open a high-scoring battle which was played under protest by the Senators after a second-inning rhubarb at the Eagles' diamond. The Senators charged that the umpire changed his ruling from a foul to fair ball on a pop up which was turned into an inning-ending double play by Warde catcher Doug Goodfellow.

Coach Bob Jackson used four pitchers for the Eagles. The hosts blew an early 6-0 lead, but they staged a three-run comeback rally in the sixth inning to deadlock the game at 9-9 after McMahon surged ahead by scoring nine runs in the fifth and sixth frames at the expense of Bill Binkiwitz and Pat McDonough. Barry Turlish ended a four-run splurge by the Senators in the sixth, and southpaw Larry Mischik pitched two scoreless innings to gain credit for the hard-fought win.

It was the ninth conference victory in 13 contests for the Eagles, moving them two-and-a-half games ahead of Stamford Catholic (6-6) in the Eastern division standings, with only three games remaining on the regular-season schedule. The defeat dropped Brien McMahon to third place in the division with a 6-7 record.

A walk to Mischik, John Nemeth's single, a two-run triple by Englander, and Pete Jankovsky's sacrifice fly produced the three sixth-inning runs which pulled Warde into a 9-9 tie and sent the twilight game into extra innings.

Paul

Larry Mischik Pitched Crimson Eagles Over New Canaan on This Date 55 Years Ago

Larry Mischik pitched Andrew Warde High School's baseball team to a 4-2 victory over New Canaan at the Rams' diamond on this date, Wednesday, April 25, 1962. The win was the first in three games for the Crimson Eagles.

Warde scored single runs in the first two innings. Singles by Mike Longo and Mischik and walks to Andy Bowman and Jim Lippman brought in the first Eagle run, and a walk, an error, and a fielder's choice by Mischik accounted for the second run.

The Eagles final two runs were scored in the third inning as Bowman doubled, Pete Jankowsky walked, and Les Bufferd tripled. The Eagles outhit the host Rams, six-to-three in the FCIAC contest.

Paul

Andrew Warde High School Community Mourns Passing of Legendary "Coach" Fern Tetreau

The following is reprinted from The Connecticut Post:

Fern "Coach" Tetreau Fernand Sylvio Tetreau, 95, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2017. He was known to all as "Coach".

Fern was the husband of the late Rowena Tetreau, who died on June 4, 2013. He is survived by his sons Michael and Jack of Fairfield; Jack's partner Chrissy Brzoski; daughter-in-law Cheryl of Zionsville, PA, and grandchildren Marielle, Taylor, and Paul. He was predeceased by his son Bill.

His family was the center of his life. He was a devoted husband to Rowena, an amazing father to Mike, Bill and Jack and a doting grandfather to Marielle, Taylor and Paul. His love and generosity showed when he and Rowena opened up their home to include Roberto "Chico" Rodriguez in the family.

Fern was born May 21, 1921 in Sanford, Maine. His football skills were demonstrated early as he achieved All State recognition at Sanford High School. He entered Springfield College in Springfield, MA, on athletic scholarships, and left after the attack on Pearl Harbor to join the US Navy Air Corps. After returning from military service, he graduated from Springfield College in 1948.

He began his coaching career at Bishop University in Canada. He returned to this country to get married to Rowena Shattuck. They moved to Staten Island, NY while he obtained his Masters Degree in Education from Columbia University. He and Rowena then moved to Brewer, ME where he took a head coaching position at Brewer High School.

From there they moved to Fairfield, where he and Rowena raised their three sons. He led the turnaround and created a winning culture at Roger Ludlowe High School. At Ludlowe, he also served as Assistant Coach on the 1955 New England Basketball Championship team.

Fern moved to Andrew Warde High School for their initial football season in 1956. In just his third season, he coached the 1959 Andrew Warde football team that went undefeated and tied for the mythical State Championship. He also handled responsibilities as Athletic Director and Head Track Coach. In addition, Fern helped out as Assistant Director at the Wakeman Memorial Boys Club in Southport. He was active in the founding of the FCIAC and was President of the Connecticut High School Coaches Association from 1965-66.

Coach helped start the Fairfield Giants Pop Warner program in Fairfield in 1966 and was inducted into the Connecticut State Coaches Hall of Fame in 2004. In 2008, he was also inducted into the FCIAC Hall of Fame. In 2006, the Fairfield Warde HS football field was named Tetreau Davis Field and dedicated in his honor.

Coach was always about teaching. He often referred to the football field as the "Open Classroom". After coaching, Fern took on the challenge of being a Housemaster at Fairfield Woods Junior High School in 1970. He continued his innovative ways by establishing the first Internal Suspension program for Fairfield designed to keep students in school and studying rather than falling behind in the traditional suspension program. He also was ahead of his time installing cameras on school buses to improve safety.

When he retired from the school system, he became a successful Real Estate Agent first for Fairfield County Real Estate and then for William Raveis Real Estate. He continued working in Real Estate until 2011. Fern was a past president of the Retired Teachers Association. Fern was active in Holy Family Church. He was a member of the Parish Council and the Holy Name Society. He led the church's Thanksgiving Food Basket effort providing meals to over 100 families in need.

He was part owner of Pequot Day Camp in Southport before moving to Singing Oaks Day Camp in Weston. Coach was active outside of coaching helping establish the Special Olympics in Fairfield and was recognized in 1982 with the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Award for his years of service. Fern also received the John Sullivan Community Service Award from the Fairfield Junior Chamber of Commerce that same year.

He was always looking to help those in need serving on the Micah Housing Board for Operation Hope. A strong swimmer, lifeguard and swim instructor, Fern put his life saving skills to good use rescuing a man that appeared to be drowning in the Ash Creek current during July of 1968.

Warde Clinched FCIAC East Division Basketball Championship 50 Years Ago This Evening

The Andrew Warde High School boys basketball team clinched the FCIAC East Division championship 50 years ago this evening, February 22, 1965. Please click the story below from The Bridgeport Post the following day, and click again to enlarge and read.

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Paul

Crimson Eagles Defeated Neighboring Bassick Lions in State Basketball Playoffs on This Date in 1964

The Andrew Warde High School boys' basketball team defeated neighboring Bassick High School in the state playoffs on this date in 1964. Please click the image below and enlarge to read the story as it appeared in The Bridgeport Telegram the following day.

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Crimson Eagles Easily Defeated Flying Tigers 54 Years Ago Today to Sweep Season Series

The Andrew Warde High School boys' basketball team trounced arch-rival Roger Ludlowe, 87-62, at the winners' gym 54 years ago today, Tuesday, February 5, 1963. It was the second game between the spirited Fairfield rivals that season. Warde also won the first contest, 71-48.

There were several highlights in the game. Warde co-captain Pete Jankovsky equaled Joe Magdon's school scoring record of 34 points; the Crimson Eagles climbed into a tie for second place with New Canaan in the FCIAC Eastern Division; Coach Don Feeley's cagers gained a berth in the CIAC tournament; Warde chalked up its tenth straight home court triumph; and the Eagles defeated the Tigers for the eighth time in a row.

Jankovsky and co-captain Bob Ryan combined for 12 points as Warde spurted into a 17-8 lead after the first period. Joel Blaskey topped the Tigers with six points.

The Crimson Eagles scored 21 points in the second quarter to take a commanding 38-25 halftime cushion. The second-quarter onslaught was led by Ryan (six points), Rusty Helgren (five), Jankovsky (four), Hank Gellert (four), and Wayne Gower (two), each having a hand in the scoring. Blaskey was the top scorer on offense for the Tigers with eight points, but he was limited to only two points in the second half.

Feeley's fast-breaking charges erupted for 45 points in the second half , netting 21 in the third period as Ryan hit for nine and Jankovsky added six. Ludlowe fought back gamely with 16 points, including six each by George Martin and Gary Klahr, but the Tigers trailed, 59-41, prior to the final eight-minute session.

The fourth quarter was all Jankovsky, as the senior tallied 16 points to equal the high mark established by Magdon in 1959 against Stamford Catholic.

Overall, Warde converted 21 of 27 foul shots, compared to 12 of 17 for Ludlowe.

The Crimson Eagles also won the junior varsity tilt, 46-44, as Jim Bodnar paced the winners with 19 points and Ray DeCormier tallied 18 for the Tigers.

Paul

Warde Cagers Humbled Ludlowe at Mill Plain Gym 54 Years Ago Today

Coach Don Feeley's Andrew Warde High School boys' basketball team humbled winless arch-rival Roger Ludlowe, 71-48, before a standing-room only crowd at the Mill Plain Gym 54 years ago today, Friday, January 4, 1963.

The Crimson Eagles improved to 4-3 on the season, including three wins in five FCIAC contests, while Ludlowe lost its sixth, five of which were in league play.

Warde led throughout the contest, doubling the Tigers' first quarter production by taking a 20-10 lead at the break as Wayne Gower and Bob Ryan scored six points each. George Martin, Ludlowe's high scorer, tallied seven points for his team.

The Tigers gave their best account in the second stanza, but Warde still managed to increase its lead, assuming a 35-22 cushion at the intermission. Joel Blaskey and Marty Melson each scored six points to lead their respective clubs.

Gower found the range for 17 points in the second half as the Crimson Eagles had things pretty much their own way. Martin and Blaskey again topped Ludlowe in scoring after the intermission.

Ludlowe, which had an edge in rebounding, was able to convert only 14 of 32 foul shots, but Warde sank 21 of 33 free throw attempts.

Ludlowe used a zone defense throughout the game, but Warde came out of its zone in the second quarter and went the rest of the way with a man-to-man defense.

The Crimson Eagles also won the junior varsity contest, 56-47, as Jim Bodnar led all scorers with 18 points. Greg Madden netted 16 points for the Tigers.

Paul