Edgewater Park Athletic Association commemorated its milestone centennial Labor Day Weekend Olympics with a medal ceremony. The time-honored three-day competition marking 100 years of local tradition culminated into a prestigious awards ceremony on Monday, September 5. Gold, silver and bronze medals and trophies were presented to this year’s champions of all ages.
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Young comedienne Leila Bourbel was all smiles after receiving the Best Joke Telling trophy.
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The Girls Dance Category winners proudly displayed their awards to the audience.
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Nicholas Santarpia (l) and Sean Ryan were the winners of this year’s Boys Ten and Under Singing Competition.
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Dylan Buckley displayed his gold medal he earned in the Boys Two and Under 25 Yards Race.
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The Evers Family donated a sports sweater in memory of James Evers, a former EAA member.
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Nicole Tucci (back, c) was very proud of her children, Joseph and Olivia’s athletic accomplishments.
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The Edgewater Park Baby Parade winners were honored for their creativity.
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Edgewater Park Baby Parade winners Richie Flanagan (l) and Brian Roff took home the gold for their fantastic ‘Game of Thrones’ inspired float.
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Brandon Breeder (l) and CJ Flanagan were thrilled to receive their Edgewater Park Labor Day 2016 Olympic medals.
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Samantha Hangan earned first place in the Nine-Year-Old Girls 65 Yard Race.
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(l-r) Skylar Powers, Mackenzie Merenda, Alexis and Amanda Schiavonne were declared this year’s Girls 100 Yards Race champions.
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A special award was presented to Austin Haney (back, c) for helping CJ Flanagan (front, 2nd from r) the youngest member of a kayak race team who was having a hard time during the race. (l-r) Parents Tommy and Rosemarie Haney and Rosana and Jimmy Flanagan congratulated their sons for their successes.
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