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(L to R) Greenwood Elementary School Assistant Principal Sue Waxman, Harlem Globetrotter Aundre "Hot Shot" Branch, Karen Chretien and Food Lion Manager Mike Feigh get ready to "tip off" the program.

Harlem Globetrotter Visits NN Elem. School, As Part Of Awards Program

   Harlem Globetrotter Aundre "Hot Shot" Branch made a special visit to the students at Newport News’ Greenwood Elementary School last Thursday (April 24) as part of the grand prize of the Food Lion/Campbell's Labels for Education Awards Program.
Karen Chretien of Newport News (and member of the Greenwood PTA) was the grand prize winner, and as part of her prize, she was able to choose the school of her choice for the visit. In addition, Food Lion Manager Mike Feigh presented Chretien with a $50 gift card from Food Lion.
   The assembly is part of the C.H.E.E.R for Character Education Program. As part of a unique national partnership with the U.S. Department of Education and the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Harlem Globetrotters will speak to students about the team's new 'C.H.E.E.R. Challenge' program.

Posted April 30, 2008

        The interactive program focuses on the following character traits; Cooperation, Healthy Mind & Body, Effort, Enthusiasm and Responsibility. During the school visit, Branch incorporated the team's signature ball-handling skills into a motivational presentation to the students. In addition, students were challenged to make and keep a commitment to regular physical activity and take the President's Challenge to lead a more active lifestyle.
   Nine other secondary winners were selected from the area, and they won 100,000 Campbell's Labels for Education bonus points and a $250 Food Lion gift card.  

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