IN Greensburg Salem Fall 2017 | Page 47

Amedio Iannuzzo, Sean Beehner, Dominic Farrell, Jawaan Parms-Rogers and Mackenzie Dasher bring great customer service to GS! Greensburg Salem students had the opportunity to sample a variety of sports this summer through a free camp offered to students entering 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th grades. Learning the shot put during Track and Field camp The program was designed to provide student-athletes with a foundation of fundamental skills, knowledge, character and leadership development, and enjoyment for sports. Athletes were able to sign up for as many camps as they wished, as long as the camps were not held at the same time. Athletic opportunities included volleyball, lacrosse, baseball, girls basketball, football, boys basketball, softball, tennis, cheerleading, soccer, wrestling and track and field. Funding from the Jimmy Cook Memorial Fund provided each student with a camp t-shirt promoting the values of teamwork, leadership, courage, honesty, respect, perseverance and the spirit of excellence. Nearly 180 Greensburg Salem students participated in the sports camp. Fifth grade Nicely Elementary student Lisa Leeman participated in volleyball, cheerleading and track and field. “I absolutely loved playing volleyball!” exclaimed Lisa. “I learned a lot from the coaches at all of the camps.” “The success of the sports camp came not only from the enthusiasm of the kids that participated, but also the expertise of the coaches that generously gave their time to benefit the entire athletic program,” said Athletic Director, Lynn Jobe. “It was fabulous