Basketball was the sport to play at home.  Richard Marsh taught his son R.J. the ins and outs of this All-American game while mom, Patricia, cheered the two on. Clearly R.J. has succeeded in making parents, teachers and peers proud of his accomplishments.

 R.J. Marsh has been selected to play in the Connecticut High School Coaches All Star Boys Basketball Game on Wednesday, March 19 at 6:00 p.m. at Maloney High School in Meridan, Connecticut. This athlete has also been asked to join the New Haven Tap Off Club All-Area Boys Basketball Team.  The Tap Off Club Dinner will be held on Tuesday, March 25 at the Villa Bianca in Seymour at 7:00 p.m.

 EOB's  Physical Education instructor Mr. Montenez said, "R. J. Marsh exemplifies the type of student that we would want to represent the school.  He does well in academics, athletics and the community.  He is a member of the National Honor Society and acts as a positive role model."

Emmett O'Brien Technical High School is part of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference.This prestigious group has has chosen R.J. Marsh as O'Brien's Male Scholar.  He will be honored at a banquet on Sunday, May 4 at the Aqua Turf in Southington, CT.  In addition R.J. has been asked to join the Constitution State Conference Boys Basketball All League First Team Western Division.