Coatesville celebrates Class of 2016 in 138th commencement
Graduates reminded their education does not stop here
The class of 2016 at Coatesville Area Senior High School graduated under bright, sunny skies at the 138th commencement Thursday.
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
CALN – The Coatesville Area Senior High School held its 138th commencement under perfectly bright, sunny skies at the Coatesville Memorial Stadium – Red Raider Field...
Coatesville High School seniors continue Prom Parade tradition
Over 500 students attended Coatesville’s Hollywood-style red carpet event
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Continuing the unique tradition that dates back to the early 1980s, Coatesville Area High School Seniors began their prom night with a parade on campus.
CALN – As the gray skies cleared and the sun began to shine, seniors from the Coatesville Area High School eagerly gathered...
TV report misses the real picture at CASH
WPVI went sensationalist, but the facts are more complicated
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The video on Channel 6 last night was, if nothing else, attention grabbing, detailing fights at Coatesville Area High School’s 9/10 Center.
Was it good journalism? Well, that probably is a matter of debate. The breathless story led Wednesday night’s WPVI newscast at 6 p.m. and showed a series of smart...
JROTC cadets make their impact felt in the community
From helping to feed the hungry to working with seniors, CASH students make their mark
By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
Air Force Junior ROTC students from Coatesville Area High School are making a lasting impact on the greater community. Here, cadets performed a flag folding ceremony at Hibernia Park for the residents of the Coatesville Senior Center in June. Photo courtesy PA 771...
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Pomp and Circumstance…Congratulations to Shawn Mengel Coatesville Area High’s 2015 Valedictorian… This leading ‘Red Raider’ will begin roaring with the Drexel University...
Coatesville’s Belnome fighting to get back to Majors
Sees versatility as boost to future return with the Rays
By Thomas Joyce, Special to The Times
Vince Belnome, a 2006 Coatesville Are High School graduate, is hoping his ability to play all four infield positions and hit right-handed pitching will get him another shot at the Major Leagues in 2015.
PAWTUCKET, RI — After getting a taste of big league action last season, Coatesville native Vince Belnome...
Down 15, Coatesville comes back to beat West
Crutchfield opens up Coatesville offense to give home team a dynamic attack
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Jaquan Hollingshed drives the lane early. Downingtown collapsed its defense to deal with Coatesville’s strong forward play.
CALN – Sports are not just a matter of accumulating points and trying to score on each individual play. Each game is a narrative constructed over three...
Johnson completes Navy basic training
Navy Seaman Ian R. Johnson, son of Dawn M. Merlino of Coatesville, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Johnson completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis...
Young Coatesville team dominates Bartram 72-40
Fastbreak, defense, post play allow Coatesville to pull away in second half
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
John Lott puts in a layup. Though Coatesville is inexperienced in the backcourt, the guards were key in fastbreak points.
CALN – Coatesville fans got a preview of the boys basketball team’s uptempo offense on Friday night in a 72-40 victory over Bartram on Friday night — winning...
Girls basketball: Coatesville edges Unionville, 33-25
KENNETT — Hannah Timmons scored 13 points to lead Coatesville’s girls basketball team past Unionville, 33-25, in the opening game of the Kennett Girls Basketball Tournament on Friday. The game was the season opener for both squads,
Coatesville ran out to an early lead — 14-4 after the first quarter — and was able to hold on despite a furious Unionville comeback.
Nafisa Saunders helped power...
