Lady Tigers Work GPA Program On Day Off
This past Monday was a day off from basketball practice so the majority of the team decided to visit their schools that had adopted them as part of our GPA (Goals, Perseverance, Achievement) Program.
KATHERINE GRAHAM:As you all may know we are partnering with some schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish schools doing a GPA program. Well on Monday Feb. 2, I had the privilege of visiting my school again. Like any other visit I was greeted with a smile form all the students and staff! My first stop was in a First grade class where they had many questions, and were eager for me to read a book to them. I enjoyed the book as well because I was able to become a child again. I'm not sure of the exact name of the book, but it was a spin off of the "Three Little Pigs" story. However, it was the Wolf's version. It was quite interesting to see the other side of the story. After I left that class I went to visit the rest of the first grade classes and some Kindergarten classes (during nap time) I wish they had those in college! The purpose of this visit was to remind the students of Woodlawn Elementary to come support us on February 8 as we face Ole Miss, and also to encourage them to continue their success in the classroom. Until next time Lady Tiger fans! LASONDRA BARRETT:
Today at Scottlandville Elementary school I reminded the students about our Bookmark Game, in which they received two tickets to our game Sunday against Ole Miss. The tickets were given to each student to promote education and learning within our GPA program throughout the East Baton Rouge Parish schools. Also, I paid a visit to the kindergarten classes to read them a Dr. Seuss book about exercising and living healthy. Afterward, I went to each class to remind them about the importance of getting an education, staying in school, and coming to see the Lady Tigers play Sunday!! JASMINE NELSON:
Today Boogie and I visited Scottlanville Elementary. I had lots of fun with those kids. From the time we walked in the door they smiled ear to ear. We sat and read a Dr. Seuss book to the kindergartens and we went around and reminded the other grades about their free tickets Sunday to come out and enjoy the game against Ole Miss. The kids were well behaved and respectful. They answered "yes ma'am" to everything that was said from the teachers and us. That really impressed me the most. SWAYZE BLACK:
Today I took a visit to LaSalle Elementary to catch up with my group of kids. Once I arrived I was told I would be in the gym assisting the PE coach in various activities but once I got to the gym I only watched the kids compete in different races. I also cheered them on and gave a few pointers on how they could win. It was really fun watching the kids have such a good time. They really enjoyed my company and asked me to join in on their PE games on my next visit. I can't wait! TAYLOR BOOZE:
Today Taylor Turnbow and myself visited a local middle school here in baton rouge. We got a chance to speak with all the young teens and tell them all about our program and answered any questions they had for us. My most memorable part of the day was when we were able to talk with the boys basketball team whose record is now 0-4! We just tried to give them some encouraging thoughts and told them to keep practicing and playing together. They really seemed to enjoy our talk and hopefully they can pull out a win next game! It was fun to put a smile on all their faces and I hope they enjoyed it as much as I did! ERICA WILLIAMS:
It's always a joy visiting at Brookstown. Today I got to get a little up close and personal with a group of kids sharing stories and answering many good questions. We got a little game of free throws in girls vs. boys. (of course the girls won) Today was really exciting, I can't wait to go back to see what they've been up to. ANDREA KELLY:
Today I was not only able to visit Winbourne, the school I usually attend, but another school with Erica and Tia. The group of kids we talked to was a 4th grade p.e. class of about 15 boys and girls. The class challenged the three of us to a free throw contest and for every shot they missed they had to run a lap around the court. We didn't shoot, instead the boys went against the girls and let's just say collectively the number of laps were up to 13...but they didn't have to run them because Erica knocked them off by shooting some free throws too:) After that we all sat down close to each other and their coach encouraged them to use this opportunity to ask questions they wouldn't be able to ask in a big crowd. They all had great questions and we shared some laughs with each other while at the same time telling them the importance of having a great attitude and conduct. One girl in particular expressed how she has dreams of one day becoming a nurse and it was a joy to give her some knowledge about that because medicine is the field I want to go in.