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Whitfield School To Dedicate Field In Honor Of Janet Esrock

The popular teacher and coach died following an August car accident.

Field hockey at will be played on Janet Esrock Memorial Field after a March 15 ceremony, the school announced Thursday.

. Her son was also seriously injured in the crash but survived.

In a statement released by the school announcing the ceremony, Interim Head of School Ruth Greathouse said, "she was concerned about every student's success both in and out of the classroom,” she said, adding “Janet’s unwavering commitment to excellence was also evident in her coaching, through which she inspired her athletes to achieve their best, to grow personally, and to have a lot of fun along the way.”

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Patrick McCormick, of Chesterfield, A pretrial conference is scheduled for March 16. 


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