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HIGHLANDERS
SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Facilities Guide
2019-2020
Superintendent of Schools—Ms. Mary Skipper
Principal—Mr. Sebastian Lagambina
Associate Principal/Director of CTE—Mr. Leo DeSimone
Director of Athletics—Mr. Stanley Vieira
Assistant Director of Athletics—Ms. Heather Paonessa
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From the Athletic Director
Welcome to Highlander Country,
On behalf of Somerville High School and the City of Somerville, I welcome you to our
great City. When visiting the playing arenas of Somerville High School, there are some
guidelines that you should know to make your visit more accommodating.
We also ask that our spectators, parents, students and community members alike
abide by our Spectator Code of Honor. Integration of athletics, academics and accom-
plishment provide each of our institutions and its athletic participants a rewarding expe-
rience. The League expects the values of good sportsmanship on the part of student-
athletes, coaches, administrators, spectators or any individuals associated with a
member institution.
Enclosed you will find directions to our facilities as well as some general guidelines to
follow. From 2018-2021 Somerville High School will be under construction. The
safety of our teams, fans and officials is a priority for SPS so we ask that you
please pay attention to fire guidelines and exit plans. Additionally please note
that parking is extremely limited at the high school. Traffic and Parking has been
notified when we are hosting games to avoid ticketing around the school. If for
any reason there is an issue with your teams, staff or fans on Somerville grounds we
ask that you immediately report your issue to the contest management crew.
Yours in sport,
Stanley Vieira
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Staff Directory
Stanley Vieira—Director of Athletics svieira@k12.somerville.ma.us
Heather Paonessa—Assistant Athletic Director hpaonessa@k12.somerville.ma.us
Cheryl Young—Administrative Assistant cyoung@k12.somerville.ma.us
Michelle Kelly—Athletic Trainer mkelly@k12.somerville.ma.us
Steve Walker—Girls’ Volleyball Coach swalker@k12.somerville.ma.us
Marco Osoy (Tony Arias)—Girls’ Soccer Coach mosoy@somervillema.gov
George Scarpelli—Boys’ Soccer Coach gscarpelli@somervillema.gov
Makonnen Fenton—Head Football Coach fentonfit@gmail.com
Lorin Desrochers—Head Cheerleading Coach ldesrochers@k12.somerville.ma.us
Sean Fitzgerald—B/G Cross Country Coach seanjfitz@comcast.net
Brian O’Donovan—Co-ed Golf Coach bdsdod@comcast.net
Sheila Freitas Haley—Girls’ Basketball Coach shaley@k12.somerville.ma.us
Mark Antonelli—Boys’ Basketball Coach mantonelli@k12.somerville.ma.us
Kevin Wilson—Boys’ Hockey Coach kwilson@k12.somerville.ma.us
TBD—Girls’ Hockey Coach TBD
*Cooperative program with CRLS—yearly wavier needed
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Staff Directory
TBD—Girls’ Indoor/Outdoor Track TBD
Dave Dickerson—Boys’ Indoor/Outdoor Track ddickerson@k12.somerville.ma.us
Steve Walker—Co-ed Swim Coach swalker@k12.somerville.ma.us
TBD—Baseball Coach TBD
Paul French—Softball Coach pfrench08@comcast.net
Mark Kirwan—Girls’ Tennis Coach mkirwan@k12.somerville.ma.us
Mike Morgan—Boys’ Tennis Coach mmorgan2@k12.somerville.ma.us
Steve Walker—Boys’ Volleyball Coach swalker@k12.somerville.ma.us
Katherine Faigen—Crew Coach kefaigan@gmail.com
Stuart Whitney—Crew Coach swhitney@k12.somerville.ma.us
Carlos Contreras—Boys’ Ultimate Coach ccontreras@k12.somerville.ma.us
Beth O’Connor—Girls’ Ultimate Coach boconnor2@k12.somerville.ma.us
TBD—Girls Lacrosse Coach TBD
Charles Graham—Boys Lacrosse Coach cgraham@k12.somerville.ma.us
Makonnen Fenton—Strength and Conditioning Coach
fentonfit@gmail.com
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Facilities Guide
Supervision
All coaches should be supervising their players in the locker rooms at all times. Stu-
dent-athletes will not be allowed in locker rooms unsupervised. Your student-athletes
should make every effort to leave valuables at home or in their own school locker.
Somerville High School is not responsible for stolen or lost items, we will make the best
effort in keeping facilities locked during competitions.
In case of an inclement weather emergency student-athletes and coaches should
seek cover safely in the locker rooms, the athletic training room, concession stand
(host athletes only) and bathrooms if necessary. If buses are on the premises; partici-
pants can load their buses as well.
Safety and Consideration
We ask that spectators and fans avoid loitering around the concourse or free standing
areas and remain in the stands at the stadiums and fields. Spectators should also sit in
assigned designated areas.
At Dilboy Stadium, only athletes are allowed to be on the track and the field. We re-
quest that the athletes use the designated stair areas to enter and exit the track
and field areas.
Admission
There will be an admissions fee to most varsity competitions. Regular season games
admissions fees are $5/adult and $3/seniors and students
Restrooms
The home and guest locker rooms are for the athletes only. There are more restroom
facilities under the stands at Dilboy Stadium and at our indoor facilities. Some outdoor
facilities have limited restroom access.
Concession
There will be a concession stand near the finish line. Food, snacks and drinks will be
available for your convenience. Please support the Somerville High School Programs.
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Facilities Guide
Fire Safety @ Somerville High School (2018-2020)
Athletic Office: Exits from office door and through the Atrium main doors to the High-
land Ave. sidewalk.
Weight room and Fitness Lab: Exits from main room door and through the Atrium main
doors to the Highland Ave. sidewalk.
Girls & Boys Locker rooms: Exit from doors and through the Atrium main doors to the
Highland Ave. sidewalk.
Gymnasium: Before the start of every athletic contest, an announcement will be made
based upon the capacity, as to how people will exit the gym in the event of a fire alarm.
Gymnasium: 100 people or fewer – exit from the entrance, out the Atrium main doors
and to the Highland Ave. sidewalk.
Gymnasium: more than 100, but fewer than 500 people – with the assistance of staff/
coaches, estimate a divide. Half of the people will exit through the gym main entrance,
out the Atrium main doors and to the Highland Ave. sidewalk; the other half will exit
through the gymnasium side door, left to the back stairs, and out the loading dock door
to the Medford Street lot.
Gymnasium: from 500 to capacity of 1200 people – following the announcement, with
the assistance of staff/coaches, divide the group into three:
1/3 (handicap, home & away teams) will exit through the main gymnasium entrance,
out the Atrium main doors and to the Highland Ave. sidewalk.
Those seated in the right side bleachers, the side closest to City Hall (Away Fans sec-
tion), will exit through the new emergency exit located at the back of the gym, down the
new stairs, and directly to the Medford Street lot.
Those seated on the left side bleachers, the side closest to the Somerville Public Li-
brary (Home Fans section), should file out through the side door of the gym, go left,
down the back stairs and out to the Medford Street lot.
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Facilities Guide
Bench Beverage Guidelines
Somerville administrators, coaches and sports medicine personnel routinely advise
student-athletes about the health risk of stimulant/supplement fortified sports drinks
and strongly discourage their consumption at any time. Notably numerous sports
drinks new to the market not only combine various forms of stimulants but also contain
ingredients listed on the NCAA banned substance list due primarily to their inherent
health risk rather than any potential performance enhancement. All beverages con-
taining stimulants increase risk of dehydration and may be contraindicated for individu-
als with asthma and/or taking any medications.
In accordance with banned substance policies as well as our athletic department com-
mitment to fostering the health and welfare of our student-athletes, we have agreed to
limit beverage consumption during competitive events and practices to water and/or
Gatorade/PowerAde only, except where another beverage is medically necessary
(Please note, WATER ONLY is allowed at DILBOY STADIUM). Furthermore, no
cans or glass containers are to be allowed in the bench/locker room/participation areas
throughout competition. This guideline will be monitored and enforced by all coaches
on staff.
Nutritional supplements are not strictly regulated and may contain substances banned
by the NCAA. Your coaches’ handbook and student-athlete handbook contain a list of
all NCAA banned drugs. For questions regarding nutritional supplements, please visit
the:
National Center for Drug Free Sport Resource Exchange Center (REC) Web site
http://www.drugfreesport.com/home.asp
Smoking
In accordance with State Law and the MIAA Chemical Health Policy, there is to be no
use of tobacco products (this includes vape pens, chewing tobacco) and alcohol at our
facilities. Fans wishing to smoke may not be able to re-enter some facilities due to our
safety guidelines.
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Facilities Guide
Athletic Training
Full training services provided at the High School.
Limited services at all other playing areans.
Somerville High School will have a certified athletic trainer available for most home
competitions.
If there are special services that your student-athlete(s) need prior to a competition,
opposing school athletic trainers should make every effort to contact the host athletic
trainer and a letter should be sent with the student-athlete from the opposing athletic
trainer with an explanation of services.
It is the responsibility of the opponent to bring water and cups for athletic events, un-
less arrangements have been made with the host athletic trainer prior to the event.
Fragrance Free
Please note that we have staff members and student athletes with a severe aller-
gy to scents and request that coaches, athletes and fans refrain from wearing or
using scented sprays, lotions, perfume, axe body spray etc…
Bus Parking
Dilboy Stadium offers parking on the score board end of the stadium for buses in all
sports. Players and coaches should enter and exit the pool side gate for all competi-
tions. The locker rooms are on this side of the field as well.
Buses for basketball and volleyball drop off at the atrium /field house side of the high
school and can park either on Highland Avenue or Medford Street. In the 2018-2019
season players and coaches will be escorted out of the building to their buses by SHS
staff. Note that with construction at the high school, there will be constant changes and
we will make your teams and drivers aware of changes when they arrive for a
smooth transition out of the school.
Buses at local fields should park in spots that are legal.
Reporting of Problems
At every home varsity competition, Somerville High School will have a Supervisor and/
or the Athletic Director on duty to troubleshoot any problems. Any problems should be
reported to the Supervisor immediately.
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Playing Facilities
Directions
Playing Arenas/Directions/ Facility Address Sport(s) Parking
Bunker Hill Community College 250 Rutherford Ave JV/V Basketball Limited
Capuano School 150 Glen Street F Volleyball Limited
F Volleyball Practice
Conway Ice Rink 550 Somerville Ave JV/V Ice Hockey
Practice Limited
Dilboy Stadium 300 Alewife Brook Parkway F/JV/V Football Yes
F/JV/V Soccer
Outdoor Track
Cheerleading
Lacrosse
Ultimate Frisbee
Dilboy Aux Field 300 Alewife Brook Parkway F/JV/V Soccer Practice Yes
F/JV Soccer Games
JV Baseball
East Somerville Community 115 Pearl St. JV/V Volleyball Limited
F/JV Basketball
Practices
Lincoln Park at Argenziano 290 Washington Street JV Softball/Practice
Street
Foss Park Broadway Practice Field
JV Baseball Limited
Bay Boathouse 32 Shore Drive Cross Country Limited
Crew
Indian Ridge Lovejoy Road Andover Golf Limited
Kennedy School 5 Cherry Street Swimming Limited
Basketball Practice
Winter Hill School 115 Sycamore Street Basketball Practice Street
Tufts University South Courts 64 Powder House Blvd (courts Tennis Street
next to football field on
parking garage)
Trum Field 560 Broadway V Baseball Street
V Softball
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Spectators Honor
Sportsmanship
The Somerville Public School System is committed to promoting good sportsmanship
and developing and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for competition. We
believe the opportunity to represent a school is a privilege, which is accompanied by
the responsibility to act with dignity, integrity and respect at all times.
Individuals associated with a (league) member institution are expected to conduct
themselves in such a manner that represents the highest level of honor, and to ob-
serve the tenets of good sportsmanship, honesty, fairness, dignity, civility and respect.
At all competitions, we will be abiding by the MIAA Sportsmanship Guidelines for fans/
spectators.
http://miaa.net/gen/athletics/documents/SportsmanshipGuidelinesFanSpectator.pdf
Somerville leads the way in assuring sporting events are safe and enthusiastic! Give
honor and respect to student-athletes, coaches, officials, families and fans by:
A Appreciating outstanding plays by all teams and athletes.
S Supporting decisions by coaches and other officials.
S Showing you are a role model on the field and in the stands.
U Using only positive language and gestures.
R Removing your hat and remain standing for the entire National Anthem.
E Entering and exiting safely.
Not doing YOUR part to ASSURE Somerville athletic events are safe and positive may
result in being asked to leave or being banned from local sporting events.
BE LOUD,
BE PROUD,
BE POSITIVE...
BE A ROLE MODEL
11SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Somerville, Massachusetts
2019
CARRIE NORMAND CHAIR, WARD SEVEN
EMILY ACKMAN VICE CHAIR, WARD ONE
DAN FUTRELL WARD TWO
LEE ERICA PALMER WARD THREE
ANDRE GREEN WARD FOUR
LAURA PITONE WARD FIVE
PAULA O’SULLIVAN WARD SIX
MARY SKIPPER SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
JOSEPH A. CURTATONE MAYOR
KATJANA BALLANTYNE PRESIDENT, BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Somerville Public Schools
8 Bonair Street
Somerville, MA 02145
617-625-6600
www.somerville.k12.ma.us
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