Ansonians cheer athletes at 'Parade of Champions'

ANSONIA - Saturday's parade to honor the Ansonia High School Chargers and four Ansonia youth cheerleading teams was filled with 'Ansonia Pride.'
 
As a city resident I enjoyed being there and seeing friends as I covered the upbeat event.
Everyone was smiling!




After walking down Main Street the athletes gathered in front of City Hall.






Ansonia High School Band's drum line poses before the parade. Holding the banner are senior Karalyn Meineke, left, and sophomore Mercedes MacLellan. At right is music teacher extraordinaire Maria Tangredi. 

Chargers' Coach Tom Brockett puts an Ansonia cap on his son, Michael, almost 2, before the parade.  

And here star player Arkeel Newsome takes a turn holding his coach's son, Michael.
 

The coach's wife, Nikki Brockett and their daughter, Alyssa, 4, are ready for the parade.

  Fountain Hose Company Engine 1 ready to roll.

 

Mayor David S. Cassetti and David Jr. pose before the parade. 

Ansonia resident Chinetta Bass and her daughter, Brianna, exemplify enthusiasm as they cheer the athletes.

The Youth Cheerleaders are all smiles as they proudly march down Main Street Saturday with their championship trophies. 

Champions listen to Cassetti's remarks outside City Hall.  

Senior Saiheed Sanders shakes hands with Cassetti after the program.

 

Jewel Cannon, 4, sported beads with the team colors in her hair. She was there to cheer for her cousin, sophomore Tajik Bagley, a Charger player.

Ansonia resident Shawn Venson shows off four Charger championship rings.

Two members of the Ansonia High School Class of 1957 pose with senior star player Arkeel Newsome. They are Judy Larkin Nicolari of Ansonia and Bob Barth of Shelton.


Congratulations to the champions!