History and tradition are as much a part of William Penn High wrestling as headlocks and hip heists
Knowing what the Colonials have accomplished is as important as understanding the moves that led to their success
William Penn settled on someone well versed in both
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Archangelo’s name is a familiar one in state wrestling circles
He was state 119-pound champion in 1988 as a junior at Claymont High and runner-up at 125 as a senior in 1989
Claymont closed after the 1989-90 school year
He then excelled on the mat for Delaware State
coached at Tower Hill (2000-04) and Caravel (2006-09) – his Bucs won eight state individual titles – and in the Police Athletic League youth program (1999-2013)
a master corporal and community engagement specialist in the New Castle County Police
the former William Penn two-time state champ who guided the Colonials the last 14 seasons
Dooley’s teams went 246-94 in dual meets
won 12 Blue Hen Conference Flight A titles and another dozen Blue Hen Conference Tournament team championships
His wrestlers took nine state individual championships and 47 Blue Hen titles
“They have a great tradition here,” Archangelo
whose hiring was approved by the Colonial School District Tuesday night
great mentors have come through the program
It’s something the community has always been very proud of
The younger of Archangelo and wife Heather’s two sons
where he was a three-time state wrestling champion
Older son Landon is a quarterback at Shippensburg (Pa.)
“Wrestling’s been part of my life since I was 12
and you do what you know,” Archangelo said
“and I know wrestling and I love the community of wrestling
I thought getting back into coaching would be a great way for me to continue to give back
I’m 47 but I feel I can still get on the mat
a National Federation of State High School Associations’Hall of Famer who guided the Colonials to a 297-35 record and seven state titles
who stepped down because of the physical demands of the job
will continue as William Penn’s football and baseball coach
“Joe brings an incredible amount of experience of working with kids in wrestling
passion and work ethic that are needed to be competitive in a sport like wrestling,” said William Penn deputy principal Jim Zimmerman
a two-time state champ himself at William Penn who also coached the Colonials briefly between Holloway and Dooley
“He’s got a track record of being successful in everything he does.”
to return William Penn to “elite status” among state wrestling programs
William Penn has not won a state team title since 2000 or wrestled in the championship match since 2008
as it has dealt with changing school-district demographics
more options for potential students and fewer wrestling feeder programs
“I’ve had tons of kids come through my high school programs and we’ve helped them get into college and that’ll be one of the most important things in my job,” Archangelo said
“If they want that I’m here to help them get that
The academic opportunities – Advanced Placement classes
the STEM Program -- at William Penn are phenomenal
It’s a great place to learn and study and I’m looking forward to being a part of that.”
Because his police shifts often involve night-time or morning work
New Castle County Police Chief Vaughn Bond welcomed the impact Archangelo could have on area youth and said it “dispels the myth” that law-enforcement officers aren’t accessible to the public
“He has received so many letters over the years from citizens complimenting his work,” Bond
a former first-team All-State linebacker at Glasgow High
“He’s a man who is truly committed to making a difference in the community and in the lives of individuals
We know he’s passionate about sports and he’s not selfish with his time.”
Contact Kevin Tresolini at ktresolini@delawareonline.com. Follow on Twitter @kevintresolini.
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THE WEEK: Won the 113-pound title at the Henlopen Conference Tournament
scoring a 13-0 major decision over Polytech's Spenser Hahn in the championship match to improve his season record to 29-5
THE SUPPORT: "I just wanted to work my moves
take what he gives me," Archangelo said of the final
and that improved my wrestling as well because the team supported me and the fans supported me."
THE IMPROVEMENT: "He really wants to improve," Smyrna coach Kurt Howell said
"He wants you to notice his improvement and that he's advancing
and he's not happy with himself when he doesn't
THE NEXT ONE: Immediately after winning the Henlopen title
He will be the top seed at 113 pounds in the DIAA Individual Wrestling Championships
It's not Henlopen Conference mode any more
because there are other people working hard."
Smyrna will go for its third consecutive Division I championship when the Eagles host the DIAA Dual Meet Wrestling Championships on Tuesday
We're ready for whoever they put in front of us," Archangelo said
we'll have another state banner in our arena."
THE APPROACH: "He wants to be that front-runner
He wants to be a guy who can throw his hands up," Howell said
We're trying to balance his results-oriented situation to where he's looking more at what he's doing every day
I think that's where he's turned the corner this year."
THE CLASSROOM: Archangelo's favorite subject is biology
"It's really cool to learn something new."
THE FUTURE: Archangelo wants to continue progressing and wrestle at a Division I college
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Taking a spin across this Aegean island that captivates visitors from around the globe
Rhodes is one of the most popular Greek islands for people from all corners of the world
It’s home to stunning beaches with crystal-clear
Countless sun-filled days and warm temperatures even in winter
We had the pleasure of witnessing the island’s beauty during a recent visit. Our tour around the island was made easier thanks to hiring a motor. We found the right vehicle for us on Avis.gr
and economical in terms of fuel consumption — a crucial factor in these times of expensive petrol
We picked it up at the scheduled time from the Avis station at the airport
The exceedingly polite staff handed us the keys and gave us a thorough run-down of everything we needed to know
instead of heading straight to our accommodation in the city of Rhodes
We drove around 10 kilometers to pay a visit to the renowned Valley of the Butterflies
This visit proved to be an experience that will be etched in our memory for quite some time
This valley is home to the unique Liquorice Tree
the butterfly ‘panaxia quadripunctaria’ resides here
on tree trunks and rocks near the water during the day
and higher in the foliage during the night
Next stop on our itinerary was Archangelos
The village’s claim to fame is the Church of Archangel Michael
it’s a lovely church with an exceptionally tall and intricate bell tower that can be seen from almost every vantage point in the village
Archangelos boasts many modest whitewashed houses with colourful archways
The most stunning vista of the village was when we climbed up to the medieval castle just before sunset and looked out over the village from on high
and a perfect end to a wonderful day in Rhodes
Enjoyed a cracking meal at Mavrikos’ taverna
We clambered up to the village’s highest point
marvelling at the surviving part of Lindos’ grand Doric temple
Following in the footsteps of the ancient inhabitants on the very path they trod to reach the Acropolis
Upon reaching the archaeological site of the Acropolis
the first thing that struck us was a unique
embossed representation of an ancient ship etched into the rock
a staircase leads to the buildings erected by the Knights of St
we reached the Propylaea and the Hellenistic Stoa
one of the most beautiful remnants of ancient Hellenistic culture
The Temple of Athena and the large medieval fortress naturally dominate the top of the rock
but the enchantment of this place persists
even centuries after it ceased to serve its religious purpose in antiquity or its strategic importance during the Middle Ages
when the Knights fortified this point to protect it from potential invasions
Another village that tickled our fancy was Psinthos
about a three-quarters hour drive away and further south of the city of Rhodes
It’s a semi-mountainous village notable for its flowing water and plane trees
which initially give the impression we’ve popped over to a mainland Greece village
the traditional houses serve as a timely reminder that we’re still in Rhodes
The village has a rather lovely square with well-kept taverns
We’ll remember our strolls on the four-season island offering a plethora of experiences for quite a while. It’s exactly what we were nattering about in the car on our last drive to the airport. We plan to bob back over to the island in the summer and visit places we didn’t manage to visit this time. Thanks to Avis and its car hire offers