Parent Teacher Magazine Rowan-Salisbury School January 2015 | Page 8

“Service Above Self” BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS SKILLS AND MEMORIES BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL J. F. HURLEY FAMILY YMCA 704-636-0111 J. FRED CORRIHER JR. YMCA 704-857-7011 SALEEBY-FISHER YMCA 704-279-1742 Register today. Most schools served on-site The annual “Service Above Self” awards celebration was held in December and recognized over 2,700 Rowan-Salisbury students for helping others through voluntary service in our community. This equated to over 21,000 combined hours of service that our children gave without being required to do so ­ they just simply give because this is what they do. Now that is Extraordinary! As an added treat, the Knox Middle School Jazz Band entertained the audience prior to the event with lively holiday music. Although first, second and third place winners in individual and group entries are announced - All Students Are honored winners! Each student has the opporutnity to: n Walk Across the Catawba College Stage n Receive a Framed Certificate n Shake Hands with the Superintendent n Have a Photo Taken with Santa! www.rowanymca.org 6 • Jan/Feb 2015 • Parent Teacher Magazine  The event is made possible through the Rowan County United Way and the Rowan Rotary. Rowan-Salisbury is fortuate to have these wonderful partnerships that support our students. Visit www.rowanserviceaboveself.com