Tie Watch 2008-2009

A portfolio of sartorial splendor in the name of raising money for Coaches vs. Cancer. Brought to you by Radio Free Hamilton.
March 11
At the Section III Class D finals at Manley Field House, Coach Rhyde wore a Chicago Bulls tie specially selected by Dr. Dave Haswell, who started the entire tie idea. With the season over, Rhyde raised more than $1,200 for Coaches vs. Cancer.

At the Section III Class D finals at Manley Field House, Coach Rhyde wore a Chicago Bulls tie specially selected by Dr. Dave Haswell, who started the entire tie idea. With the season over, Rhyde raised more than $1,200 for Coaches vs. Cancer.

February 28
Coach Dave Rhyde wore a yellow tie with red lobsters on it for the sectional semifinals game on Friday. The tie was donated by Merideth Chapman.

Coach Dave Rhyde wore a yellow tie with red lobsters on it for the sectional semifinals game on Friday. The tie was donated by Merideth Chapman.

February 19
Coach Dave Rhyde entered the first round of sectional play Thursday wearing a time from Colgate football assistant coach Casey Vogt and his wife Amber. To date, Rhyde’s willingness to wear any tie has raised $1,172 for Coaches v. Cancer. With Rhyde is is son Nick, who played basketball for Hamilton and who was diagnosed with cancer.

Coach Dave Rhyde entered the first round of sectional play Thursday wearing a time from Colgate football assistant coach Casey Vogt and his wife Amber. To date, Rhyde’s willingness to wear any tie has raised $1,172 for Coaches v. Cancer. With Rhyde is is son Nick, who played basketball for Hamilton and who was diagnosed with cancer.

February 16

Tie Watch 2008-2009 Update

As the Emerald Knights boys basketball team prepares for sectional tournament play, donations to Coaches vs. Cancer have topped $1,000!

Also, be sure to check out the Post-Standard Neighbors section Thursday. It is supposed to carry a feature and photos on Coach Rhyde and the tie project. 

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A Most Special Tie: This tie was created by the class of Stephanie Rhyde, Coach Dave Rhyde’s daughter-in-law. It is signed by all of her sixth grade students at Barry Elementary in Cortland. The tie was donated by Nick and Stephanie Rhyde. Photo by Michele Jacobsen

A Most Special Tie: This tie was created by the class of Stephanie Rhyde, Coach Dave Rhyde’s daughter-in-law. It is signed by all of her sixth grade students at Barry Elementary in Cortland. The tie was donated by Nick and Stephanie Rhyde.

Photo by Michele Jacobsen

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A second look at this tie. Photo by Michele Jacobsen

A second look at this tie. Photo by Michele Jacobsen

February 10

Donation update ...

Coach Rhyde announced at Senior Night last night that donations have topped $900. He hopes to top $1,000 and seems certain to as the sectionals loom.

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This is not any ordinary bow tie; it embodies Hamilton history.  Donated by Randy and Mary Jones, this is the bow tie Mary’s dad “Porky Taranto” wore to work at the Bluebird.

This is not any ordinary bow tie; it embodies Hamilton history.  Donated by Randy and Mary Jones, this is the bow tie Mary’s dad “Porky Taranto” wore to work at the Bluebird.

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The Two Daves. Dr. Dave Haswell (left) had the idea of having Coach Dave Rhyde (right) wear ties to raise funds for Coaches Vs. Cancer. This particular tie was contributed to the effort by Dr. Gary and Kathy Steward and Rhyde wore it during the JV game lastnight.

The Two Daves. Dr. Dave Haswell (left) had the idea of having Coach Dave Rhyde (right) wear ties to raise funds for Coaches Vs. Cancer. This particular tie was contributed to the effort by Dr. Gary and Kathy Steward and Rhyde wore it during the JV game lastnight.

February 8

Why these ties matter

Wearing wacky ties is more than just a great way to raise money to fight cancer. Dave Rhyde said it is a great way to raise awareness.

Consider it properly raised, Coach.

Before the Westmoreland game last week, Rhyde was discussing the prevalance of the disease in even a small community like Hamilton. Closer to home, Rhyde said that four members of this year’s varsity basketball team have family members touched by cancer.