Page 12 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 10, 2019 Malden Catholic High School appoints Raycraft as new athletic director A fter an extensive regional search that drew the interest of more than 100 candidates, Malden Catholic High School Acting Headmaster Brother Thomas J. Puccio, C.F.X., has announced that William Raycraft – athletic director, football coach and director of human performance & wellness at Windham • • • Looking for a home loan? 15 YEAR 30 YEAR RATE RATE APR* APR* Learn more about our rates at EVERETTBANK . COM High School (N.H.) – has been named Malden Catholic’s new Athletic Director. Raycraft will assume the position on July 1, 2019. Malden Catholic, a co-divisional high school, off ers over 40 teams in 24 sports. Under Raycraft’s athletic leadership since the school launched in 2009, Windham High School has been one of New Hampshire’s most successful athletic programs, amassing 55 individual state championships, 29 team state championships and 23 state fi nalists across 10 varsity sports. More than 100 student-athletes have gone on to compete at the college level. “We have always appreciated the importance of athletics at Malden Catholic, as evidenced not only by our many championships but by the impact it has had on tens of thousands of students over the years, and we’re extremeNew Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association Ice Hockey Committee and Scheduling Sub-Committee for nearly 20 years. As head football coach at William Raycraft New Malden Catholic athletic director ly excited to have Bill lead our program with that same focus on building championship teams and well-rounded students,” said Brother Puccio. “We are confi dent that he will leverage his vast experience in athletic administration and coaching to deliver an exceptional athletic experience for our young men and women. We know he will play an active role in building on our 87year tradition of excellence at Malden Catholic.” “Malden Catholic has produced so many exceptional student-athletes over the years, and I am incredibly excited to help further that mission,” said Raycraft. “I am looking forward to the opportunity to build on the incredible history established with the boys’ programs while creating a new legacy with the girls’ programs. This is an exciting time at Malden Catholic, and I am honored to be part of an institution so rich in culture, faith, mission and the pursuit of excellence through high standards.” Before his tenure at Windham, Raycraft was athletic director at John Stark Regional High School (2001-2008) in Weare (N.H.) and Franklin (N.H.) High School (19992001). He has served on the Aluminum Everett er 10 Everett Ave., Everett 617-389-3839 Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 61 Years! “Same name, phone number & address for over half a century. We must be doing something right!” Owned & operated by the Conti family since 1958 • 57 Years! family since 1958 • 60 •Vinyl Siding •Carpentry Work •Decks •Vinyl Siding ears! •Free Estimates •Fully Licensed •Roofng •Free Estimates •Carpentry Work •Fully Licensed •Decks •Roo ng n • Fully Insured •• Replacement Windows Replacement Windows www.everettaluminum.com g Now’s the time to schedule those home improvement projects you’ve been dreaming about all winter! Everett Aluminum Windham, Raycraft compiled a record of 68-11, bringing the Jaguars to the Division II State Finals in 2011, 2014 and 2015. In 2014 his program captured the State Championship. A three-time New Hampshire Coach of the Year, Raycraft has also coached softball, track and fi eld, rugby, basketball and rowing. Heavily involved in curricular development and school life, Raycraft chaired both the Wellness Committee and the Curriculum Committee on Physical Education and Health for the Windham School District. He sat on Windham High School’s Crisis Team, Safety Committee and Facilities Committee, and advised the Student-Athlete Leadership Team, which facilitates student growth as athletic and community leaders. In addition to his experience as an administrator and coach, Raycraft is also an accomplished workshop facilitator and public speaker. A Mentors Preventing Violence Instructor and CoachSmart coaches’ education instructor, Raycraft inaugurated Windham High School’s “Life of a Jaguar” program for promoting unity and healthy choices among students. He has presented on the topic of “Teaching Games for Understanding” at the New Hampshire Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, and has represented New Hampshire at the National Football League’s Character Development Conference. Raycraft also held internships with the Miami Dolphins, the Baltimore Orioles and CBS Sports. SCHOOL | SEE PAGE 13 Spring!
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