A "Slam Dunk" at Woodlawn Middle School

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COURTNEY JONES (11-4-09):

I had so much fun visiting Woodlawn Middle School yesterday! Their theme was about reading and how important it is to read in regard to education. The students where all assigned to read a book called "Slam Dunk" about a young girl learning to play hoops! In their gym we spoke to the young kids about how much hard work goes into your academics and how you must use your time wisely! It was an great honor to speak with those children. It's always nice to see them be so determined to be great and do wonderful things!!

 

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Van and the Fans

TOM HARLUCOWICZ (11-2-09):
As the lead person for the marketing and promoting of LSU Lady Tiger Basketball, Van Chancellor is the dream head coach! Whenever you have someone in the lead position that has charisma and charm it's a good thing but the bonus is that Coach Chancellor genuinely loves people. In his two years, he has never said no to an appearance no matter how large or small the group or how early or late the start time. I know that during the season he is going hard to get our team ready to play but he has a great appreciation for helping us grow our fan base.

 

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Van Wagon Makes Appearance at Mall Ball


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BOB STARKEY (11-1-09):
Well it didn't take long but the Van Wagon is already getting some great buzz out there! Today it was parked at the Mall of Louisiana while the team and Coach Chancellor signed autographs inside. But there was always a large gathering outside checking it out! It's really excited because this week we really put it to use! As we take our team out to various community service events we will be transporting them in the Van Wagon. Want an idea of where the Van Wagon will be? Check it out at:

 

 

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Championship helps Meek to help others with her HOPE Foundation

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Nice article on Temeka Johnson's return to Phoenix this weekend to be honored at the Sun's game against Golden State. Here are some excerpts:

I asked Temeka if it was everything she thought it would be, "It's that and more to be honest. It's amazing what winning a championship does and I'm not just talking about how well we played together as a team and how we came together. What it's done for so many other people, that's what's important to me."

Johnson has spent the last few weeks in her home state of Louisiana where she's used the power of her victory to continue to raise money and help others through her HOPE Foundation.


Read the entire article at: http://bit.ly/3oeznw

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Zachary Rotary Club

VAN CHANCELLOR (10-28-09):

As the head coach of the LSU Lady Tigers, I get a lot of opportunities to speak to a variety of organizations. I am always humbled at the amazing love so many in this community have for LSU and Lady Tiger Basketball. Today I had the opportunity to speak at the Zachary Rotary Club -- a wonderful group of people. I made some new friends but the highlight was spending time with Lady Tiger alumnus April Brown. I've known April from her playing days back in Mississippi high school basketball and I've always been a big fan of hers. Coach Starkey always talks about what a smart players she was at LSU and I believe it when I watch her coach!

 

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AVA MINNIE MOUSE!

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BRITTANY CARVALHIDO (10-28-09):
Just a few more pics from the Boozar and one of our favorites -- Minnie Mouse -- also known as Ava! She is the daughter of Tiffany Creel of our ticket office and is a cutie that our team absolutely loves. Tiff did a great with outfit, don't you think!

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My First Boozar

TAYLOR BOOZE (10-27-09):

Tonight the Lady Tigers participated in the Boozar held in the Carl Maddox Fieldhouse. Kids came out dressed in their Halloween costumes and mask ready to meet and greet all the athletes, mainly to take the candy though! Their were some pretty nifty and creative costumes out there tonight, but none of them could top Coach Chancellors Elvis Presley imitation! I must say he was very impressive! Overall, It was a fun and positive enviroment for the kids.

 

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Great Time at the Boozar Tonight

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ERICA WILLIAMS (10-27-09):

I really enjoyed the Boozar. I enjoy interacting with the children and seeing what creative costumes their parents come up with. We also had a guest appearance by the King, Elvis Presley (coach) it was really nice being able to hang out with the King and hand out candy to the kids putting a smile on their face!

 

 

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Elvis is Alive!

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BOB STARKEY (10-27-09):

The long mystery of Elvis' disappearance has been solved! He's been discovered in Baton Rouge under the cover of a women's basketball coach. Actually it's Coach Chancellor who dressed up for the LSU Athletic Department's Boozar. This traditional event has each of the athletic teams hosting a booth for children of the Baton Rouge community to come and trick or tweet in a safe environment. But it's hard to tell who has more fun -- the youngsters or the student-athletes. Too often it is overlooked how much work LSU Athletics and our coaches and students do to contribute to Baton Rouge overall. Without question, tonight was a huge success. And if I could speak for Coach Chancellor, "Thank you, thank you very much!"

 

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Southeaster Middle School "PRIDE"

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BOB STARKEY (10-27-09):

I had the honor today to join Allison Hightower and Temeka Johnson as we visited Southeast Middle School here in Baton Rouge. Both Ally and Meek represented well and did a great job of going through the school and visiting with several groups. Southeast Middle is part of our GPA Program for women's basketball at LSU. It is something that we are very proud to be a part of in terms of community service. When we first got to the school, we could tell that everyone was excited to see our players. It was "Spirit Week" and everyone, including the teachers were wearing crazy looking socks.
 
The key word at Southeast is "Pride" so our players talked about the components of Pride:
Perseverance
Respect
Intelligence
Discipline
Enthusiasm
 
We were very impressed with the administration and the teachers as well -- they obviously care a great deal about their students.

 

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