Written by: Ms. Getz - CCMS Physical Education Teacher
Once again the students at Central Cambria showed that they have heart!
For the third consecutive year, students at CCMS participated in the Hoops for
Heart program in association with the American Heart Association. This program
teaches students the importance of keeping their heart healthy, while also
giving them the opportunity to participate in basketball activities. The
students raise money for the American Heart Association by collecting donations
and taking part in various events during the program. Our varsity boys’ basketball team also got in
on the event by holding a Red Out game February 10th, with proceeds
from their 50/50, basket raffle, and t-shirt sales being donated to the event.
Our goal this year was to raise $5,000 – a seemingly daunting task to some –
but the students were up for the challenge!
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the United States. The
American Heart Association uses the money collected to help those affected by
heart disease and to try to decrease the number of deaths every year. They use
the money in various ways, such as for research, medical equipment, and to help
alleviate costs associated with medications and medical procedures.
The Hoops for Heart program culminated with a final event held on
February 27th. The main attraction was a basketball game between
groups of students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade
and some of our basketball all-star staff - Mr. Gilkey, Mr. Moore, Mr. Dziack,
Mrs. Klezek, Miss Sedlock, Miss Sossong, Miss Dziack, and Miss Getz. Thank you to Mr. Corrente for coaching the students;
Mr. Stephan for refereeing the game; Mrs. Ball, Mrs. Lashinksy, and Mrs.
Urbassik for leading the cheering section; and Mrs. Gochnour and Miss Asahon
for being the photographers!
When the final tabulations were in and the total was revealed, the
students realized that they had not only met, but succeeded the goal of $5,000.
$6,460 is being donated to
the American Heart Association from the students at Central Cambria! Many
people will benefit from the efforts of our students and they are to be
commended for all of their hard work!
Coach Corrente leading the student teams
Mrs. Ball - the cheerleader
6th Grade vs Teachers
The cheering squad
The student teams
Ohm vs. Ms. Sossong on the tip-off
7th grade vs Teachers
Relentless defensive pressure by Mrs. Klezek and the teachers
Who is boxing out who?
Three-point competition
Some of our top fundraisers
Enjoying themselves
The unveiling!
A new CCMS record: $6,460 for the AHA!!
