 Thank you GNG Football Cheerleaders for your hard work in 2005!
Dec. 1, 2005, The Monument Newspaper At Work: In the quiet and peaceful setting of Gray's Touchstone Bodyworks Kelly Packevics enjoys a facial from Tammy McGrath, LMT.
Nov 10, 2005 The Monument News Patriots Football season ends
All three Patriot football teams wound up the season on a high note. On Saturday, October 29, the Varsity Patriots took on the Poland Varsity Knights in Poland. The Patriots were missing several key players due to injury, including their starting quarterback Sam Christy, but GNG and Poland seemed evenly matched and the score was close up until the last few minutes of the game. The final score was Poland 13, Patriots 0. Although the Varsity team didn't win any games this season, their young players gained valuable experience and look forward to using their improved skills in the 2006 season. On Monday, October 31, the Junior Varsity Patriots played Poland's Junior Varsity Knights. The Patriots dominated the game, and won with a final score of 16 to 0. The Junior Varsity team ended the season with a record of 2 wins, 5 losses, and 1 tie. The Middle School Patriots won their last two games of the season, ending with a record of 5 wins and 2 losses. On October 27, the Middle School Patriots beat the Old Orchard Beach Seagulls by a score of 20 to 12. The GNG touchdowns were scored by Nate Rowe (2) and Taylor Valente. On November 3, the Middle School Patriots beat the Yarmouth Clippers by a score of 14 to 6. Both GNG touchdowns were scored by Fred Reed.
GNG Patriots Football Roundup
Oct. 27, 2005 The Monument News The GNG Middle School Patriots took on the Falmouth Middle School Yachtsmen on Thursday, October 20th at our home field. The Patriots scored three touchdowns, one by Taylor Valente and two by Trevor McCutcheon. The final score was Falmouth 32, GNG 22. On Friday, October 21st, the GNG Varsity Patriots played the Fryeburg Varsity Raiders. Before the game, the GNG Athletics Booster Club presented sweatshirts to each of the team's seniors. Also, the GNG Patriot Grandstand Club and the GNG Athletics Department presented the Fryeburg football team with a donation to help replace the football equipment that Fryeburg Academy lost in a recent fire. The final game score was Fryeburg 36, GNG 0. On Monday, October 24th, the GNG Junior Varsity Patriots took on the Fryeburg Junior Varsity Raiders in Fryeburg. The final score was Fryeburg 14, GNG 0.
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Patriots Seniors
The seven GNG Patriots seniors took their last lap around the home football field on Friday, October 28th. Their last varsity game was played on Saturday against the Poland Knights.
 Above: The GNG Booster Club presented the seniors with sweatshirts at the last home game against the Fryeburg Raiders.
Oct. 21, 2005, The Gray News Hunter's breakfast served The Patriot Grandstand Club will serve a hunter's breakfast on Saturday, October 29, from (yawn) 4:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at the American Legion Hall, Route 100, Gray. You can stoke up on eggs, sausage, bacon, homefries, pancakes and lots and lots of good hot coffee. And the cost? A mere $5 for adults and $3 for children. You don't even have to be a hunter to get in on this bargain!
Oct. 21, 2005, The Gray News Last home football game tonight The Gray-New Gloucester High School Patriots football team will close out its first varsity season at home this Friday, October 21, at 7:00 P.M. The young squad takes on Fryeburg Academy, looking for its first victory. Next week the Patriots play the final game of the year at Poland at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 29.
Oct. 20, 2005, The Monument Newspaper Patriots Football
Rain dampens Patriots All three Gray- New Gloucester Patriots football teams faced the Cape Elizabeth Capers last week. On Thursday, October 13th, the GNG Middle School Patriots fought a hard battle against the Middle School Capers in Cape Elizabeth. Each team scored two touchdowns, but Cape made one two-point conversion to take the lead. GNG barely missed a field goal at the end of the game. The final score was Cape 14, GNG 12. The GNG touchdowns were scored by Nate Rowe and Mike DeJager. On Saturday, October 15th, the GNG Varsity Patriots and the Cape Varisty Capers sloshed through a game in torrential rains. The final score was Cape 40, GNG 6. GNG's touchdown was scored by Matt Brookes. On Monday, October 17th, the GNG Junior Varisty Patriots tooks on the Cape Junior Varsity Capers. The final score was Cape 17, GNG 6. GNG's touchdown was scored on an interception by Casey Kramlich.
Oct. 13, 2005, The Monument Newspaper Touchdown!
On Friday night the GNG Varsity Patriots played a home game against the Wells Warriors. The final score was Wells 37, GNG 0. On Monday, the GNG Junior Varsity Patriots played the Old Orchard Beach Seagulls. The final score was Old Orchard Beach 20, GNG 6. Below - GNG defense recovers a Wells fumble.
Oct 6, 2005 The Monument News GNG Patriots Football The Varsity and Junior Varsity Patriot teams faced Falmouth over the week-end. On Friday night, the Varsity Patriots lost to the Yachtsmen 20 to 7. In that game, the Patriot touchdown was scored on an interception by Travis Horr. On Monday, the Junior Varsity Patriots beat the Yachtsmen 14 to 0. The two touchdowns were scored by Josh Dumaine and Kris Foster.
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Sep 22, 2005 The Monument News GNG 2005 Homecoming
Friday night" Football game vs. Lake Region, 7 pm
Sep 15, 2005 The Monument News GNG Patriots Football roundup The GNG Patriots Football Varsity and the Junior Varsity teams played the York Wildcats this past week. On Friday night, the Varsity Patriots played in York. The final score was York 28, GNG 0. On Monday afternoon, the Junior Varisty Patriots played York's JV team here in Gray. The final score was a tie, GNG 28, York 28.
Sep. 9, 2005, Gray News
Nick Audet made an 18-yard run to put Gray-New Gloucester on the scoreboard at the Patriot's season-opening game last Friday. Playing in their first-ever varsity game after two seasons of club ball, the Patriots lost 54-8 to visiting Greely in a game under the lights at GNG High School. The Patriots relied on many second-string players, with several key players sidelined due to academic ineligibility.
The varsity squad travels to York for a 7 P.M. game today, with the JV Patriots hosting York at 4 P.M. on Monday. Middle school football begins Sept. 15 in a home game at 4 P.M. against Fryeburg.
Sep 2, 2005, Gray News
The Gray-New Gloucester High School football Patriots are scheduled to open their first season in varsity play tonight with a 7 P.M.home game against Greely. Governor John Baldacci is scheduled to perform the coin toss as the school and community celebrate this milestone. The Patriots shutout Freeport, 30-0, in an exhibition game last week. After two years playing a junior varsity schedule, the Patriots join the Western Maine Class B Campbell Conference. The Patriot Grandstand Club, sponsor of the GNG football program, is expecting a large fan turnout for this important game. The High School team has a strong squad this year, with many stand-out players returning from last season. Seven seniors, ten juniors, five sophomores, and 14 freshmen are playing on the squad. The team will be led by a new head coach this year, Hank Girardin, of Gray. Girardin played football at the University of Connecticut and has 11 years' coaching experience in Winslow and Lewiston. He teaches history in the Lewiston school system. Returning as an assistant coach is John Reidy, who played football at Assumption College and currently plays for the Central Maine Shockers, a semi-pro football team based in Lewiston. Reidy is a social worker at GNG High School. Mike Fullerton joins the Patriots as an assistant coach this year. He played football for the University of Maine and previously coached at Windham. He is a health teacher at GNG Middle School. The Middle School Patriots enter 2005 coming off an execellent 6-1 season. The roster is full again this year, with 17 eighth graders and 15 seventh graders. The Middle School Patriots will be led by head coach Scott Flagg, who was the squad's assistant coach last year. Flagg lives in Gray and works at the Collaborative School in New Gloucester. Seth Thompson joins the Patriots as assistant coach this year. He also works at the Collaborative School and played football at Bates College. The varsity Patriots will play an eight-game schedule this year, with Friday night home games Sept 2 vs. Greely, Sept. 23 vs. Lake Region, Oct. 7 vs. Wells, and Oct. 21 vs. Fryeburg. The junior varsity Patriots will play a nine-game schedule, with home games played Monday afternoons at 4 P.M. The middle school Patriots will play a seven-game schedule, with home games Thursday afternoons at 4 P.M..
Sep. 1, 2005 The Monument News
Patriot Football Home opener this Friday, Governor Baldacci to throw coin
The High School team has a strong squad this year, with many stand-out players returning from last season. The team is comprised of 7 seniors, 10 juniors, 5 sophomores, and 14 freshmen. The GNG high school team will be led by a new head coach this year, Hank Girardin, of Gray. Girardin played football at the University of Connecticut and has 11 years' coaching experience in Winslow and Lewiston. Girardin teaches history in the Lewiston school system. Returning as an assistant coach is John Reidy, who played football at Assumption College and currently plays for the Central Maine Shockers, a semi-pro football team based in Lewiston. Reidy is a social worker at GNG High School. Mike Fullerton joins the Patriots as an assistant coach this year. Fullerton played football for the University of Maine and previously coached at Windham. Fullerton is a health teacher at GNG Middle School. The Middle School Patriots enter 2005 coming off an excellent 6 win, 1 loss 2004 season. The roster is full again this year, with 17 eighth graders and 15 seventh graders. The Middle School team will be led by head coach Scott Flagg, who was the squad's assistant coach last year. Flagg lives in Gray and works at the Collaborative School in New Gloucester. Seth Thompson joins the Patriots as assistant coach this year. Thompson also works at the Collaborative School and played football at Bates College. The varsity Patriots will play an eight-game schedule this year, with four home Friday night games on September 2nd vs. Greely, September 23rd vs. Lake Region, October 7th vs. Wells, and October 21st vs. Fryeburg. The junior varsity Patriots will play a nine-game schedule, with home games being played on Monday afternoons at 4:00. The Middle School Patriots will play a seven-game schedule, with home games being played on Thursday afternoons at 4 p.m. The Patriot Grandstand Club and GNG Athletics hope that the Gray and New Gloucester communities will support our teams and attend their games.
July 14, 2005, New Gloucester News
Ink Cartridge/Cell Phone Fundraiser - Staff Does your company use an inkjet or laser printer? Do you at home? Do you have a cell phone or two lying around that you've been meaning to get rid of and just haven't gotten to it? The Gray-New Gloucester Football Program has begun its Ink Cartridge (inkjet or laser)/Cell Phone Recycling Fundraiser, and we would love to collect yours! Please see our web site at GNGFootball.org or call or e-mail Tammy (831-4182 or GNGFootball@aol.com) for a list of eligible cartridges and cell phones, or to arrange pickup. Contours Express in Gray Plaza has also kindly allowed us to place a drop-box at their facility, should you be in the area and wish to drop yours off. This is an easy, environmentally responsible way to help local kids stay involved in a worthwhile program, so please call today!
July 14, 2005, The Gray News
Ink Cartridge/Cell Phone Fundraiser - Staff Does your company use an inkjet or laser printer? Do you at home? Do you have a cell phone or two lying around that you've been meaning to get rid of and just haven't gotten to it? The Gray-New Gloucester Football Program has begun its Ink Cartridge (inkjet or laser)/Cell Phone Recycling Fundraiser, and we would love to collect yours! Please see our web site at GNGFootball.org or call or e-mail Tammy (831-4182 or GNGFootball@aol.com) for a list of eligible cartridges and cell phones, or to arrange pickup. Contours Express in Gray Plaza has also kindly allowed us to place a drop-box at their facility, should you be in the area and wish to drop yours off. This is an easy, environmentally responsible way to help local kids stay involved in a worthwhile program, so please call today!
July 1, 2005, The Gray News
Grandstand Club kicks off fundraising - Staff The Patriot Grandstand Club, which brought football to Gray-New Gloucester High and Middle Schools, is seeking financial support for another year. The Club raises funds from player registrations, game admission fees, Patriot merchandise, and corporate, private and public fundraising. New facilities, including bleachers and a public address system, are needed, and the Club would like to start planning a youth football program as well as a peewee league. To do that, your help is needed. The Club is seeking gifts of cash, corporate sponsorships and donations of merchandise and gift certificates for future events. All donations, large or small, support the program 100%, and are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law; the Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For information, ask any member of the Patriot Grandstand Club, or write P.O. Box 909, Gray, Maine 04039
May 21, 2005 The Monument News Ink Cartridge/Cell Phone Recycling Fundraiser Do you have used ink cartridges or cell phones that you're planning on throwing away? The Gray-New Gloucester Patriot Football Program has begun its Ink Cartridge (inkjet or laser) / Cell Phone Recycling Fundraiser and we would love to collect yours! Please see our web site at GNGFootball.org or call or email Tammy (831-4182 or GNGFootball@aol.com) for a list of eligible cartridges and cell phones, or to arrange pick-up. Contours Express, located in Gray Plaza, and the New Gloucester News, located downstairs at the New Gloucester Library, have also kindly allowed us to place a drop-box at their facilities should you be in the area and wish to drop yours off. This is an easy, environmentally responsible way to help local kids by supporting a worthwhile program, so please call today!
Portland Press Herald May 19, 2005 Community Profile: Arthur "Buddy" Stilphen, Co-President, Patriot Grandstand Club
Q: What is your background A: I grew up in Portland, specifically the Nason's Corner area, and I went to Deering High School. I got married and moved to the Gray-New Gloucester area in 1987. We have a daughter, 25, and two sons, 17 and 12. I am a supervisor for the specialty contractor, Knowles Industrial Services Corp., and have worked for them since 1987. Knowles restores buildings and dams all over New England. Q: What is the Patriot Grandstand Club and how did it get started? A:The Patriot Grandstand Club is a charitable corporation organized in April 2003 to bring youth football to Gray-New Gloucester High School and Middle School. The club's goal is to enable young athletes to enjoy the game of football while promoting good sportsmanship, teamwork, physical fitness, strong academic achievement and self-confidence. Q: Did any particular situation or event lead you to undertake this role? A:I have a great passion for football. I absolutely love the game and have been a huge fan since grade school. Football was a "big deal" in my neighborhood, and there were always kids around to get a game going. We played every chance we could, mostly at the old Chapman School field, where Breakwater School is now located, and a lot of kids and parents went to the area football games on Saturdays. Of course, I watch all the college and professional games on TV. My two sons also lve football. Needless to say, I was willing to help in any way I could to get a football program up and running in Gray-New Gloucester. Q:In general, what does your position involve? A: This season I am co-president of the Patriot Grandstand Club. Our other co-president is Will Garcia of New Gloucester. We run the club's board meetings, meet with vendors regarding football equipment, organize and participate in fund-raising events and game day activities. We stay in contact with other board members, the school's athletic director, and our football parents and players. This past football season, i helped line the fields prior to each game, and then helped set up the field and run the chains on game day. This past February, I organized the club's annual ice-fishing derby, which was our most successful fund-raising event of the year. Q:What are the challenges? A:The major challenge for the Patriot Grandstand Club is the need to continually raise funds for the program. GNG football is affiliated with, but not funded by, the Gray-New Glocuester School District. The cost to run our program is over $20,000 per year, and only part of this is recouped by registration fees.Each year we have to pay for a head coach and assistant coaches, referees, sheriffs, clock keepers, bus travel to away games, uniforms, equipment and equipment reconditioning. The club is dedicated to keeping registration fees as low as possible so that any student interested in playing football will have the opportunity. Another major challenge is to get parents involved in the club's activities. Today, many families have two working parents, and it's difficult for them to make time in their busy schedules to dedicate to our football program. Q:Any fun or unusual aspects to your work? A:I really enjoy interacting with parents and, of course, our terrific football players. I also enjoy organizing fundraising events. Q:What are the negatives? A:Participating in the Patriot Grandstand Club, especially as an officer, is very time-consuming. We are busiest during football season, specifically August through November, but the board meets all year long, and we hold some type of our fundraising event almost every month. Sometimes the demands of the club conflict with my work schedule, and I can't devote as much time to the program as I would like. Another difficulty is getting people and businesses to believe that you are representing a charitable organization and not trying to scam them. Q:How does GNG Football impact the community? A:The introduction of football to the Gray-New Gloucester communities has been phenominal. A big impact is the games! There is unbelievable enthusiasm at our home games, and we generally have a terrific turnout of people-young and old. people in Gray and new Gloucester grew up together, and I hear a lot of comments like, "I wish they had football when I went to school." Feeling the enthusiasm from the players and the community makes me proud of all we have accomplished. On the otherhand, I have to admit that our football program has put one more financial burden on area businesses, which are deluged with requests for donationd from so many charitabke endeavors, such as Project Graduation, sports teams, scouting, etc. Some businesses have been donating to the same sport team for so long that it's difficult for us to get our foot in the door. Q:What about the players? How do they participate? A:The players can only participate in the club's activities during certain times of the year according to the Maine Principal Association's rules. They are limited to helping out during football season and in the summer. Last summer the players participated in a car wash, and during football season they sold raffle ticketsfor the club's "12 Days of Christmas" raffle, where we gave away $500.00 per day for the first 12 days of December. Q:What are soem of the past and future events planned as fund-raising efforts? A:In the past year, the club has sponsored a spaghetti supper, a yard sale/car wash, a golf tournament, a New England Patriots ticket raffle, a "12 Days of Christmas" raffle and an ice fishing derby. We have also sold refreshments at teo Gray Parks & Recreation Department events. Our fund-raisers for the next year are being planned right now and will certainly include our annual golf and ice fishing derbies. The club has a fantastic web site: www.gngfootball.org, which includes a calendar that will list upcoming fund-raisers as soon as details are finalized. Q:What might be the next step for the teams? A:The 2005 season will be our first year playing varsity football in the Western Maine Class-B Campbell Conference. For the first time, we will field both varsity and junior varsity football teams. Q:Do you have any advice for someone considering this type of volunteer work? A:Any type of volunteer work requires getting out and making yourself known in the community. You should visit as many businesses as possible, and don't be shy about asking for donations. Get as many people involved as possible. And don't get frustrated. You'll know it's all worthwhile when you team runs onto the football field on opening day. Q:What else would be interesting to know about you? A:I just completed the instructor course for "Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs." Basically, it promotes family togetherness through fishing. I also like to collect rocks. My wife, as well as all three of our children, like rocks. I don't know why, we just like them. If it's interesting looking to us, we bring it home.
May 3, 2005
Freshman Orientation was Tuesday, May 3rd.  Bernie Audet and Will Garcia of The Patriot Grandstand Club, boosters for the GNG Patriots Football Program, at the football display table at freshman orientation night at the High School.
 Jenny Sherwood (L), of the Patriot Grandstand Club at freshman orientation night.
Photos by Anne Rowe
Our football players had another great track meet on 5/5 vs. Old Orchard Beach and Fryeburg. In the triple jump, Scott Bolduc came in first. In the shot put, Chad Kelsey came in first and Scott Bolduc came in fourth. In the discus, Chad Kelsey came in second and Scott Bolduc came in fourth. In the javelin, Sam Christy came in second and Will Rowe came in third. In the high jump, Alex Drew came in third.
May 2, 2005
The GNG boys spring outdoor track team placed first in their meet with North Yarmouth Academy, Lake Region, and Greely last Friday, April 29th. Several GNG football players had outstanding performances. In the javelin, Corey Googins came in second, Will Rowe came in fourth, and Sam Christy came in fifth. In the triple jump, Scott Bolduc came in third. In the 100 yard dash, Mark Brookes came in second. In the long jump, Mark Brookes came in second. In the discus, Chad Kelsey came in second and Scott Bolduc came in fourth. In the shot put, Chad Kelsey came in first and Scott Bolduc came in third.
Photos by Anne Rowe
Several GNG Patriots football players also play baseball
Photos by Anne Rowe
Mar. 25, 2005, The Gray News
Second-grader Jacob Austin demonstrates his "Baking soda and vinegar experiment" to evaluator Chad Kelsey at the Russell School science fair last Saturday. Kelsey was one of ten students from Gray-New Gloucester High School who helped evaluate this year's (Photo Nathan Tsukroff, 2005-03-25) 
Jan. 20, 2005 The Monument News 2nd Annual Ice Fishing Derby: GNG Patriot Football is holding its 2nd Annual Ice Fishing Derby on February 5th, 2005 on Middle and Upper Range Ponds in Poland. Tickets are $5 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under, with a family maximum of $15. Tickets are available at Dag's Bait Shop in Auburn, Mooney's Bait Shop in New Gloucester, and Allen's Country Store in Cumberland. On the day of the derby, tickets will be available at the Flying Lobster on Middle Range Pond and at the boat ramp on Upper Range Pond. For more information, call Barney Stilphen at 657-5400. Proceeds will benefit the Gray-New Gloucester High School and Middle School football programs.
Jan 13, 2005 The Monument News 2nd Annual Ice Fishing Derby: GNG Patriot Football is holding its 2nd Annual Ice Fishing Derby on February 5th, 2005 on Middle and Upper Range Ponds in Poland. Fishing starts 1/2 hour before sunrise and ends at 4 pm. The weigh-in station is located at the Flying Lobster Restaurant on Route 26 at the end of Middle Range Pond. 1st prize is an LL Bean 3-person Ice Shelter, 2nd prize is $150, and 3rd prize is $100. For children 12 and under, 1st prize is $50. There will door prizes drawn throughout the day. Tickets are $5 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under, with a family maximum of $15. Tickets are available at Dag's Bait Shop in Auburn, Mooney's Bait Shop in New Gloucester, and Allen's Country Store in Cumberland. On the day of the derby, tickets will be available at the Flying Lobster on Middle Range Pond and at the boat ramp on Upper Range Pond. For more information, please contact Barney Stilphen at 657-5400. Proceeds will benefit the Gray-New Gloucester High School and Middle School football programs.
Jan 6, 2005 The Year in Review The Monument News
GNG Football The high school football team played their first game Monday, Sept. 6th, against Fryeburg Academy. Thanks to a band of dedicated and hard-working parents and community members, GNG now has a football team at the Middle School and the High School, where before there had been only a dream.
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Tammy McGrath is a trustee and one of the founding members of the Patriot Grandstand Club, the non-profit charitable organization that brought football to Gray - New Gloucerster middle and High schools in 2003. The club continues to sponsor the football program, now entering it's 4th season.
