Mark Iammarino, head football coach of Chagrin Falls High School, has decided to retire as the head coach of the Tigers after 26 years...
CFHS Head Football Coach Retires
Mark Iammarino, head football coach of Chagrin Falls High School, has decided to retire as the head coach of the Tigers after 26 years. Coach Iammarino will leave the program being the all-time leader in wins. Only head coach John Piai coached more seasons than Iammarino (29).
Coach Iammarino compiled a record of 185-101 and won the conference championship eight times. Under Iammarino, the team made the OHSAA playoffs seven times, reaching the state title game twice in 2009 and again in 2010. Coach Iammarino has been named Coach of the Year numerous times. Along with having terrific teams on the field, he also helped coach multiple all academic teams recognized by the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association. He has coached high school and middle school girls basketball, and high school track and field at Chagrin Falls.
“Coach Iammarino has been such a tremendous coach for the Tigers,” said Athletic Director Charlie Barch. “When I began in 2010, I was excited to work with coach Iammarino. The team just got to the state championship game the previous year and I was excited to see how his program ran. He was nothing but helpful and always open to suggestions. His retirement is a big loss for us, and whoever takes over has huge shoes to fill. He was very supportive of all the teams and we appreciate all the time he has spent with our student-athletes.”
CFMS Students of the Month
The mission of the Chagrin Falls Middle School Students of the Month is to acknowledge and reward students for exemplary performance. The students depict Tiger Techniques: Think, Integrity, Grit, Effort and Responsibility.
Each month, the seventh- and eighth-grade teams collaborate and choose a male and female “Tiger of the Month” and the students receive personalized tiger water bottles from the PTO. November’s students of the month were Claire Hoelzel, Hugh Kaselak, Violet Cavanagh and Ben Lewis.
Claire Hoelzel is a consistent and dedicated seventh-grader who actively participates in class with an engaging and positive attitude. She is a creative and thoughtful writer and is a leader in class discussions. Her answers to questions are insightful and she is respectful towards her peers and teachers. Claire works hard as a member of the cross-country team and pushed herself to lower her times during the season. In addition to being an athlete, she is an amazing cellist and role model in the seventh-grade orchestra. She is consistently prepared for rehearsals and continues to improve upon her technique. Claire always has a positive attitude and is a pleasure to have in class.
Seventh-grader Hugh Kaselak is a fantastic student who has done a great job preparing for class virtually. He always greets his teacher and class with a hello and positively engages with everyone while wearing a smile on his face. He is a pleasure to have in class and radiates a positive attitude that brings joy to his peers as well as staff members. Hugh has great input for the class and advocates for himself by asking questions when he needs to. A virtual classroom model can be a challenge, but Hugh goes above and beyond expectations, impressing teachers by how well he has adapted to this new learning method. Outside of class, Hugh is a member of the cross-country team where he says, “thank you” and “have a good evening” after every meet.
Eighth-grader Violet Cavanagh is a happy and upbeat student in every situation. She is a leader in classroom discussions, projects, debates and activities. She brings joy to the classroom with an inclusive attitude and a “glass-half-full” perspective that brightens everyone around her. She comes to PLTW class as well as her other classes with a willingness to work and contribute to the lesson. Her participation during class is always on point.
Ben Lewis is an eighth-grader who is a huge asset to the class and school as a whole. His preparation and focus allow him to notice subtle patterns and he is able to communicate his ideas clearly. He is kind and is a flexible student in a positive way. Ben’s work ethic is consistent, and he rarely misses a step or a due date. He works to ensure he never lets a group or team member down and you can count on him to get the job done with a smile.
