Nine former members of Drury Basketball were honored Thursday night in a ceremony honoring all past players with 1000 points. They are...
Billy Reeves: was coached by Joe Girardi and graduated in 1973. At that time, he had a total of 1133 points. During his years on varsity, he broke and still holds many records. For example, the most points scored in one season at 691, most rebounds in one game at 26, most points scored in one game at 42, and most assist in one game at 10. He was the 1973 Western Mass MVP and helped Drury become Berkshire County and Western Mass Div II Champs. Billy Reeves was the 1973 recipient of the Peter Foote Award. Billy was unable to attend Thursday nights recognition but his basketball legacy will continue to stand within the history of the school.
Ricky Racette: was coached by Joe Girardi and graduated in 1975 from Drury. He had previously attended St. Joseph's High School for three years where he was coached by Bruce Gallagher. While at Drury , Rick had an amazing 302 points in his only season at Drury. Although the team did not do very well that year, Ricky managed to leave his mark on the basketball program. He held the all-time scoring record until 1990 with 1189 points and did it before the three pointer was introduced. He was the 1975 Peter Foote Award winner. He currently lives in North Adams with his three sons. His parents also of North Adams are Richard and Nelda Racette.
Mary Gaudreau:(Messier) was coached by Irene Bianchi and graduated in 1979. She played four years of varsity where she managed to score a total of 1072 points. I was lucky enough to be there when Mary broke her 1,000 point mark. It was very exciting not only because she was the first female to do so but because she made it look so easy. After high school she went to Sienna College where she still holds the all-time men and women's record of total points scored : 2075. She is currently living in Slippery Rock Penn, with her husband and two children. She could not attend Thursday night but is represented by her parents Norman and Mary Gaudreau.
Sarah Petropulos:(Muckstadt) was coached by Irene Bianchi and graduated in 1982. She played four years of Varisity and accumulated a total of 1230 points. She went on to attend Colgate University where she also played basketball and scored over 1,000 points there. She held the all-time scoring record for the women until last year. She is currently living with her husband and two children in Dover, Ma. Her parents are George, a former teacher at Drury, and Mary Petropulos. Due to the fact that her youngest child was just born, she was unable to attend Thursday night. She is represented by her godmother, Justina Carlson.
John Mulcahy: graduated in 1988 and had a total of 1026 points. He was the Western Mass MVP in 1988 and the Peter Foote Award winner in both 1987 and 1988. He was second in the most points ever scored in tournament play at 82. His senior year his team were the Berkshire County and Western Mass Div II Champs. He is the son of Peter and the late Judith Mulcahy.
Aaron Dupuis: was coached by Ed Noel and later Jay Meehan. He graduated in 1995 with a total of 1029 points. He had two games where he held records for the most points scored in a single game with 37 points each time. He had two games that hold a record for the most free throws ever made in one game. One was 16 and the other was 17. He had 482 points in one season and won the Peter Foote Award in 1995. He went on to play for Williams College for 4 years. Two of those years we saw him in the final four Div. III Salem Virginia. He is currently living in Boston. His parents are of North Adams.
Glenn Tatro: Was coached by Frank Zoltek and still holds the all-time scoring record with a total of 1361 points. He was a 1990 graduate who received the Peter Foote award in both 89 and 90, the Western Mass MVP award, has the highest points ever scored in one season at 600, the most points in one game at 38, the most points scored in State Tournament play at 125, and the most points in western Mass play at 87. He went on to play at both Bryant College and The University of So. Maine where he was coached by the former MCLA coach, Al Sokiatis. He also scored over 1,000 points in college. He presently lives in Portland Maine and his parents are Gary and Sandra Tatro of North Adams.
Sara D'Arcangelo: Was a four year starter and letter winner who graduated in 1997. She was coached by Amy Meehan and was All-Berkshire and All Western Mass. In 1997, she was Best 80 Mass All Star and the recipient of the Berkshire County Referee's Sportsmanship Award. She is presently a psychology major at Union College in Schenectady, NY. She is a senior in the class of 2001. Last year's Union team finished at 13-13 which was it's best record since 1975. She is also the co-captain of this years team whose record is 5 -1. Her parents are Dennis and Mary D'Arcangelo of North Adams. Her father gave me the following quote to read. The quote is from Amy Meehan: The departure of Sara as a person will be an even greater loss because it is rare to find a player who possesses both talent and a tremendous sense of character and sportsmanship at the same time."
Katlyn Cunningham: was coached by Amy Meehan and Jay Meehan. She graduated in 2000 breaking the all-time girls scoring record with 1263 points. She played four years of Varsity where she accumulated numerous awards including All Berkshire and All Western Mass. Her freshman year, she helped her team become Southern Div. Champs and her senior year she led her team to the Northern Div. Championship. She was the recipient of both of the following prestigious awards: the Oswald Tower and Sportmanship Awards from the MIAA. She is currently attending Suffolk Academy and playing basketball under the number 20. Her team is currently 5 and 1. Her parents are Jim and Bonnie Cunningham of Clarksburg and her sister Lisa is presently a sophmore on this year's Varsity team.
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Friday Front Porch Feature: A Charming House Like New
By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
The home prior to renovations.
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Are you looking for a newly renovated home with great space? Then this might be the perfect fit for you!
Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 100 Autumn Drive.
This three-bedroom, two-bathroom split level was built in 1965 and is 1,396 square feet on 0.32 acres.
The house was completely renovated recently. It includes a one-car garage, and comes with appliances including a dishwasher and stove/oven, and other major appliances.
The house is listed for $359,500.
We spoke with owners Michael Zeppieriand Chris Andrews, who did the renovations. Zeppieri is an agent with Alton and Westall Real Estate Agency.
What was your first impression when you walked into the home?
Zeppieri: I purchased this home to do a full renovation flip and saw tremendous potential in this mid-century split level home that had not been updated since it was built in the 1960s, in a great North Adams neighborhood.
Andrews: The house was a much different house when we first purchased it in 2022 (photo attached is from about 2010.) The interior was painted all in dark colors and we brightened it up with neutral colors. The transformation makes you feel like you are in a totally different house.
What were the recent renovations, any standout design features?
Zeppieri: The house has had a complete reconfiguration including new kitchen with high-end appliances, ceramic tiled baths, hardwood floors, new windows and roof ... just to name a few. All a buyer has to do is move in and enjoy.
Andrews: Yes, we renovated the entire house. New windows, new roof, all new custom black gutter system, new blacktop driveway, hardwood floors were installed through out the house. New kitchen and bathrooms as well as painting the exterior and interior of the house. New paver patio in the back yard.
What kind of buyer would this home be ideal for?
Zeppieri: The buyer for this home could be a first-time homebuyer or a retiree ... the location is close to attractions in North Adams ... and the property is located in Autumn Heights, which is a very small residential development with several long-term owners.
Andrews: This home is truly ideal for a variety of buyers. Whether a first-time homebuyer, a small family or even someone looking to downsize from a larger home.
What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?
Zeppieri: The location, price and move-in condition of this home make it a true market leader in the North Adams Market.
Andrews: This house is completely renovated and in a desirable location of North Adams. The natural light in the home really makes the interior pop. And with all the upgrades the home stays quite cool in the summer months.
Do you know any unique stories about the home or its history?
Zeppieri: This home was built for the Gould family in 1969 and they lived there till 2010. It was always a family home during that time in which the Goulds had two children ... and Virgina Gould managed Mohawk Forest Apartments and was a very active resident of North Adams.
Andrews: Built in about 1965.
What do the current owners love about this home?
Zeppieri: As the current owner it was a fun project to transform this home and get it ready for its next adventure with a new family to enjoy for many years.
Andrews: No one has lived in the house since we purchased the home. The new owners would be the first to live in the house since the renovations have been completed.
What would you say to a buyer trying to imagine their life in this space?
Andrews: I would suggest seeing the house either on a sunny day or at twilight to really get a vision of how special the home feels.
You can find out more about this house on its listing here.
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Ricky Racette: was coached by Joe Girardi and graduated in 1975 from Drury. He had previously attended St. Joseph's High School for three years where he was coached by Bruce Gallagher. While at Drury , Rick had an amazing 302 points in his only season at Drury. Although the team did not do very well that year, Ricky managed to leave his mark on the basketball program. He held the all-time scoring record until 1990 with 1189 points and did it before the three pointer was introduced. He was the 1975 Peter Foote Award winner. He currently lives in North Adams with his three sons. His parents also of North Adams are Richard and Nelda Racette.
Mary Gaudreau:(Messier) was coached by Irene Bianchi and graduated in 1979. She played four years of varsity where she managed to score a total of 1072 points. I was lucky enough to be there when Mary broke her 1,000 point mark. It was very exciting not only because she was the first female to do so but because she made it look so easy. After high school she went to Sienna College where she still holds the all-time men and women's record of total points scored : 2075. She is currently living in Slippery Rock Penn, with her husband and two children. She could not attend Thursday night but is represented by her parents Norman and Mary Gaudreau.
Sarah Petropulos:(Muckstadt) was coached by Irene Bianchi and graduated in 1982. She played four years of Varisity and accumulated a total of 1230 points. She went on to attend Colgate University where she also played basketball and scored over 1,000 points there. She held the all-time scoring record for the women until last year. She is currently living with her husband and two children in Dover, Ma. Her parents are George, a former teacher at Drury, and Mary Petropulos. Due to the fact that her youngest child was just born, she was unable to attend Thursday night. She is represented by her godmother, Justina Carlson.
John Mulcahy: graduated in 1988 and had a total of 1026 points. He was the Western Mass MVP in 1988 and the Peter Foote Award winner in both 1987 and 1988. He was second in the most points ever scored in tournament play at 82. His senior year his team were the Berkshire County and Western Mass Div II Champs. He is the son of Peter and the late Judith Mulcahy.
Aaron Dupuis: was coached by Ed Noel and later Jay Meehan. He graduated in 1995 with a total of 1029 points. He had two games where he held records for the most points scored in a single game with 37 points each time. He had two games that hold a record for the most free throws ever made in one game. One was 16 and the other was 17. He had 482 points in one season and won the Peter Foote Award in 1995. He went on to play for Williams College for 4 years. Two of those years we saw him in the final four Div. III Salem Virginia. He is currently living in Boston. His parents are of North Adams.
Glenn Tatro: Was coached by Frank Zoltek and still holds the all-time scoring record with a total of 1361 points. He was a 1990 graduate who received the Peter Foote award in both 89 and 90, the Western Mass MVP award, has the highest points ever scored in one season at 600, the most points in one game at 38, the most points scored in State Tournament play at 125, and the most points in western Mass play at 87. He went on to play at both Bryant College and The University of So. Maine where he was coached by the former MCLA coach, Al Sokiatis. He also scored over 1,000 points in college. He presently lives in Portland Maine and his parents are Gary and Sandra Tatro of North Adams.
Sara D'Arcangelo: Was a four year starter and letter winner who graduated in 1997. She was coached by Amy Meehan and was All-Berkshire and All Western Mass. In 1997, she was Best 80 Mass All Star and the recipient of the Berkshire County Referee's Sportsmanship Award. She is presently a psychology major at Union College in Schenectady, NY. She is a senior in the class of 2001. Last year's Union team finished at 13-13 which was it's best record since 1975. She is also the co-captain of this years team whose record is 5 -1. Her parents are Dennis and Mary D'Arcangelo of North Adams. Her father gave me the following quote to read. The quote is from Amy Meehan: The departure of Sara as a person will be an even greater loss because it is rare to find a player who possesses both talent and a tremendous sense of character and sportsmanship at the same time."
Katlyn Cunningham: was coached by Amy Meehan and Jay Meehan. She graduated in 2000 breaking the all-time girls scoring record with 1263 points. She played four years of Varsity where she accumulated numerous awards including All Berkshire and All Western Mass. Her freshman year, she helped her team become Southern Div. Champs and her senior year she led her team to the Northern Div. Championship. She was the recipient of both of the following prestigious awards: the Oswald Tower and Sportmanship Awards from the MIAA. She is currently attending Suffolk Academy and playing basketball under the number 20. Her team is currently 5 and 1. Her parents are Jim and Bonnie Cunningham of Clarksburg and her sister Lisa is presently a sophmore on this year's Varsity team.
