Coolidge

Coolidge

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Hoops for Heart

 
 


Friday was an extremely fun day at Coolidge, with students raising money for heart health via Hoops for Heart!  Tournament play lasted for an hour and a half for each grade,with two teams per grade and gender moving on to the end of the day playoffs.

The last hour and a half of the day included the final games and honors, but it was also a time for other awards as well as a guest speaker.  One highly-coveted award was for Sportsmanship at each level.  In additoin, there was an award for the best uniforms, which is always fun!  This year's team uniforms included: suspenders, superman socks, bling, body art, Ninja Turtles, superheroes, suits, ties, funky tights (on boys as well as girls), and so much more!  We also had the pleasure of welcoming this year's highlighted visitor, 7-year-old, Zach, who had open heart surgery at the age of one day in order to put his improperly-developed arteries back into their proper places.  There he stood, as healthy as could be! He and his two sisters were some of the cutest guests we have ever had at an assembly!  Another highlight of the assembly was to  undestand that money raised for heart health not only benefits people beyond our walls, but it includes many within our community as well.  A couple of students and staff members were also celebrated at the assembly, which was a moving tribute!

Thanks to Mr. Huizenga and Mrs. Schiavo for organizing the event as well as to all of you who donated or supported this event.  Memories were certainly made!



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