Alumni News

CPTC Mourns the Passing of Roy Villa

We note with great sadness the passing on May 1st of Roy Villa, the husband of longtime CPTC member Robin Villa.  Roy and Robin were married for 42 years, and had a lifelong love and devotion to each other we can all aspire to.  In the 1980’s when Robin was one of our leading competitors [...]

CPTC’s Trish Blake is running strong!

Trish Blake, wife of former CPTC president Mike Blake, took 2nd…

Interview with Roland Soong – CPTC Founding Webmaster

Interview with Roland Soong - CPTC Founding Webmaster

“It was just a little bit weird, it just had a very strong personality because it was a little bit what you call quirky….”

Frank Handelman’s Eulogy for Dave Blackstone

“We all try to make our mark in the world, and find something we can excel in. David Blackstone reached higher, and succeeded brilliantly, in two very different arenas….”

Dave Blackstone Tribute – First Club Victory

Dave Blackstone Tribute - First Club Victory

IN THE FALL OF 1972, when the Central Park Track Club started, the dominant teams in New York were Millrose and the New York Athletic Club …

CPTC Mourns the Passing of Club Founder, Dave Blackstone

CPTC Mourns the Passing of Club Founder, Dave Blackstone

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of Dave Blackstone, the Central Park Track Club’s founder and first president, who died Sunday evening after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held this coming Sunday to which all members of the Central Park Track Club are invited.