2010 NYJTL Spring Kickoff Celebration - Award Recipients

Former Mayor David Dinkins presented awards at the New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL) Spring Kickoff Celebration on Thursday, April 15, 2010, at IS 204 (36-41 28 St., Queens, NY, 11106) from 6-9 pm. The Celebration celebrated the 40th Anniversary of NYJTL as well as honored 17 individuals from all five New York City boroughs that made a difference in their communities.




More than 360 attendees parents, participants, principals, teachers, coaches, public officials and board members enjoyed refreshments, music, QuickStart Tennis videos, and rotated through vendor booths represented by each of NYJTL FREE programs: Aces Clubs After-School Program, Advanced Training Program, Arthur Ashe Educational Guidance Program, Community Tennis Program, Schoolyard Tennis Program (STP) and NYJTL Alumni Association. Additional vendors included Jose Rodriguez of USTA Eastern, Kirk Anderson of USTA National and QuickStart Tennis, Barbara Petito of Eastern Tennis Umpires Association (ETUA) and USTA Eastern Umpires; and EmblemHealth, title sponsor of the annual EmblemHealth Bronx Open, a $100,000 ITF Womens Professional Tennis Tournament.

One-hour informational workshops, raffle prizes and gift bags were provided as well as a performance by crowd-favorite Brooklyn Collegiate Middle School Mighty Lion Drum Line.

The awards ceremony was hosted by Jim ONeill, NYJTL President, and featured presenters David Dinkins, Former New York City Mayor; Tory Kiam, NYJTL Board of Directors Vice President; Tim Heath, USTA Eastern President; and Kirk Anderson, creator of USTA QuickStart Tennis.

The following awards were presented to 17 outstanding individuals:




Changing Lives Award:




Tory Kiam, NYJTL Board of Director Vice President

Public Affairs Award:




Congressional Member Joseph Crowley


QuickStart Tennis Award:




Kirk Anderson, creator of USTA QuickStart Tennis




MVP Player Award:




Arielle Griffin, NYJTL Advanced Training Program Player

Team Captain Award:




Kathleen Uy, NYJTL Advanced Training Program Player


Arthur Ashe Principal of the Year:




Charles Harrington, JHS 383 Brooklyn

Arthur Ashe Teacher of the Year:




Debra Battiste, PS 706 Queens


Aces Club Principal of the Year:




Jennifer Rehn, JHS 167 Manhattan

Aces Club Site Director of the Year:




Francisco Vazquez-Cordova, PS 706 Queens

Aces Club Site of the Year:




Tiffany Moore, PS 37 Queens


STP Principals of the Year:




Rosemary Niccoletti, PS 197 Brooklyn
Irma Medina, PS 111 Manhattan
Joseph Lisa, IS 61 Queens




STP Teachers of the Year:




Loren Allen, PS 194 Bronx
Joanne Carillo, PS 186 Brooklyn
Theresa McAleavey, PS 111 Manhattan

Special Populations Teacher of the Year:




Carmen Sirlin, Adaptive Physical Education Brooklyn


Special Thanks:




Yvonne Leimsider, IS 204 Principal
Thomas Dick & IS 204 Team
Pamela Samuel & Hanac Astoria Beacon Program Team
Brooklyn Collegiate Mighty Lion Drum Line
Jon Alvarez & Daniel Desloover, Sound Technicians
Sports & Arts In Schools Foundation

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Nonprofits & Activism

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