Jeffco School District inducted its Class of 2014 at its 29th annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony Wednesday, June 4, at Mount Vernon Country Club. The three new inductees, pictured left to right, were Ed Stevens, Don Osse (widow Marie Osse pictured) and John Musciano. (Dennis Pleuss)

GOLDEN — The Jeffco School District held its 29th annual Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony Wednesday.

The Class of 2014 includes longtime principal John Musciano and coaching legends Ed Stevens and Don Osse. Jeffco has inducted 88 members into its Athletic Hall of Fame since the hall’s inception in 1986.

John Musciano

Musciano’s nearly 30-year career in Jeffco started at Bear Creek High School as a teacher along with coaching basketball and baseball. He later became the principal at Bear Creek before moving on to being the principal at Pomona High School and later Standley Lake High School.

“We always talked about the importance of athletics,” Musciano said. “Extracurricular activities are the glue to complete the academic experience.”

Ed Stevens

Stevens was a graduate of Arvada High School in 1970. He began his teaching and coaching career at Alameda High School in the mid-1970. His major coaching success came in the 1990s at Wheat Ridge High School. Stevens coached the Farmers to state football titles in 1994 and 1996, along with guiding the baseball team to a state championship in 1992.

“His influence over his players was remarkable to watch,” said Tom Dowd, former assistant football coach under Stevens. “What I learned from Ed was the love and loyalty his players had for him.”

Don Osse

Osse is credited for the tremendous growth in track and field in Jeffco during the 1970s and 1980s. He began the first organized Jeffco track club in 1972. He was a teacher, track coach and cross country coach at Lakewood High School for nearly 20 years. Osse passed away of brain cancer in 1985, but influenced many future Jeffco teachers and coaches.

“He was more than a track coach,” said Bill Wright, current track coach at Lakewood High School who was a student and assistant coach under Osse. “He was a philosopher. A teacher.”

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Jeffco Athletic Hall of Fame Members

1986 (Charter)
Darrel Hafling
Tom Hancock
Vernon Heaston
Bill Lewis
Mel Schwartz

1987
Hugh Bradley
Joyce Davisson
Tom Nicholls
Paul Phillips

1988
Harvey Moore
Dean Pilcher
Don Solem

1989
Irv Brown
Paul Davis
Stan Pivic

1990
Angelo Bruno
Leslie Sabey
Bill White

1991
Red Coats
Bill Nicholas
Don Pyle

1992
Alice Barron
Ken Larson
Bob Meisner

1993
Pat Druggan
Max Osborn
Mike Pappas

1994
Fred Bradley
William Doig
Lou Rillos

1995
Robert McKendry

1996
Bob Brown
Lo Hunter
Joe Romig

1997
Vince Greco

1998
George Colbert
Don Cooper
Frank Palmeri

1999
John Hoskins
Brian McGregor
Mike Winant

2000
Jayne Gibson-McHugh
Al Morris
Dennis Shepherd

2001
Sheila Hasenkamp
Mary Kvamme
Gary Goings

2002
Rob Binford
Bob Ottewill

2003
Dennis Eckley
John Groninger
Don Shaw

2004
Tanya Haave
Dennis Hastings

2005
Byron (By) Hanson
Gary Klatt
Colleen Stradley

2006
Tom Beeson
Betty Krueger

2007
Freddie Joe Steinmark

2008
Laura Haase
Ed Kintz
Dr. H.H. Maruyama
Bob Stokes

2009
Christine Bullard
Carl Churches
George Heath
Dave Logan
Sherm Pruitt

2010
Kevin Land
Duane Lewis

2011
Sara Anundsen
Amy McDonnell
Rebekah McDowell
Gary Osse

2012
Ray Baker
Mark LaGrone
John “Jack” Ponis
Marilyn Wilcox

2013
Wendy Braye Davies
Jerry Madden
C. Thomas McCormick
John McGuire
Brian Schneider
G. Stanley Ward

2014
John Musciano
Don Osse
Ed Stevens

Rock Canyon’s Michelle Romano is the Class 5A girls golfer of the year. (Ryan Casey/CHSAANow.com)

The 2014 all-state girls golf teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

These teams were created based upon results at the state meet.

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Golfer of the year: Michelle Romano, Rock Canyon

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Golfer of the year: Jennifer Kupcho, Jefferson Academy

The 2014 all-state girls track and field teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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The 2014 all-state boys track and field teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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The CHSAA All-School Summit will be held Thursday, July 31 and Friday, August 1 at the Denver Marriott South.

The hotel is located at 10345 Park Meadows Dr., Littleton, CO 80124.

The new Athletic Director meeting will start at 8 a.m. Thursday, and the All-School Summit (all athletic directors) will begin at 1:00 p.m. Thursday. The Summit will conclude around noon on Friday.

More information is below.

• RSVP for the Summit
• Hotel reservations can be made now by clicking here. (Reservation deadline is July 7th!)

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Agenda

Download: All-School Summit agenda (2014)

https://old.chsaanow.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014-All-School-Summit-Agenda.pdf

Today, there are a lot of options available in the dairy case at the grocery store, and many people have lots of questions about milk substitutes. What are these popular non-dairy beverage choices, how are they made, and are they really adequate alternatives to cow’s milk?

Soy

Soy beverages are made from pressing soaked, cooked soybeans into a liquid similar in consistency to dairy milk. With slightly less protein than cow’s milk, soy beverage is often a preferred alternative to cow’s milk in a vegan lifestyle. It is commonly supplemented with calcium, vitamins A and D and occasionally with vitamin B12 and methionine (an essential amino acid) to more closely mimic the nutrient package of cow’s milk. Those who rely on soy beverage as a calcium source, must remember that soy is high in phytic acid, an acid that binds with calcium in the body and decreases absorption.

Almond

To produce almond beverages, processors blend almonds into water and strain the residue to create a smooth fluid. Almond beverages are often hailed as the “milk” lowest in saturated fat; however, fat-free cow’s milk and rice beverages contain no saturated fat either. Almond beverages are often supplemented with many vitamins and minerals; still, many marketed brands remain low in phosphorus, potassium and vitamin B12. Its low protein concentration appeals to consumers with soy allergies.

Coconut

Natural coconut milk, most commonly sold canned in the grocery store and used in Southeast Asian cooking, is a rich source of saturated fat, and contains about 500 calories per cup. The “dairy” version of coconut milk is produced by adding water to soaked coconut meat to reduce the calories. It is often supplemented with vitamins and minerals. In terms of fat, coconut milk is similar to reduced fat cow’s milk (2%), but contains much less protein.

Rice

Rice beverage is perhaps the most allergy-friendly alternative in the beverage aisle. With virtually no protein, rice beverages are often used by consumers over cold cereal, or as a sweet drink. It is made from brown rice, water and brown rice sweetener, and is commonly treated with barley enzymes that help break rice down into naturally occurring sugars. Its sweet flavor is also frequently enhanced by added flavorings. Additionally, some rice beverages are supplemented with vitamins and minerals that are not naturally found in rice. Although rice beverage is mostly allergen-free, consumers with celiac disease must be cognizant of barley enzymes commonly added to those available on the market.

Alternatives, yes. Substitutes, no.

Many of the non-dairy milk alternatives in the grocery store are touted as alternatives to milk, but are they really? It depends on your definition of alternative. If you are using “alternative” to suggest new options and choices, then yes, these products are alternatives.

In fact, healthy, balanced diets should include a variety of foods and beverages. However, when you eliminate three servings of cow’s milk, cheese and yogurt from your diet, it becomes more challenging to consume the essential nutrients you need during the day. Current Dietary Guidelines include three servings of dairy daily because scientific evidence shows that dairy products are safe and together, promote health benefits. Ensuring adequate nutrition and balancing the essential nutrients that a variety of foods provide is a critical aspect of being a healthy person.

Athletes who are looking to dairy beverages as a post-exercise recovery product must remember that carbohydrates and quality protein are behind the benefits of choosing cow’s milk. Research in adult athletes has shown that the high-quality protein profile of cow’s milk is well suited for recovery, containing both fast-acting protein for immediate recovery and slow-acting protein for long-term healing and muscle building.

Athletes can train harder and perform better with proper nutrition. Visit WesternDairyAssociation.org to read more about milk as an exercise recovery beverage and learn how to eat for peak athletic performance. 

The 2014 all-state boys swimming and diving teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

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Arapahoe’s Tate Schroeder is the Class 5A girls tennis player of the year. (Tim Visser/TimVisserPhotography.com)

The 2014 all-state girls tennis teams are presented by CHSAANow.com, ColoradoPreps.com and MaxPreps.

These teams were created based upon results at the state meet.

The athletes who won championships at No. 1 singles were named players of the year.

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Player of the year: Tate Schroeder, Arapahoe

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Player of the year: Kalyssa Hall, Cheyenne Mountain