On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, Casimir Pulaski’s football players accompanied the special education students on a football adaptive athletics volunteer field trip. What did the players do?
“We had many students who needed help and reminders of when to take their turn and how to wait for it. We also had students who needed their hands held and were nervous about going up and bowling. The student volunteers did a phenomenal job of helping and encouraging our students to participate to the best of their abilities. They cheered and celebrated with each individual. They were very kind, caring, and thoughtful and did an amazing job. I couldn’t be prouder of our Rams who volunteered and participated today!!”
Tina Huck, Pulaski High School
Thirty-three players from this thirty-six Football Team showed up, participated, and wanted to assist the Special Education Unit in any way they could. According to the Head Football Coach 🏈, as well as a Physical Education Teacher, Head Boys Swim Coach 🏊♂️, and Assistant Track and Field Coach Colton J. Boggs,🏃♂️ the players didn’t have to pay for bowling because they weren’t bowling, they were helping the other kids bowl.
This Football team has a 6-2 game record and demonstrates their IB Learner Profile traits in the classroom, on the field, and off the field.
- Inquirers
- Knowledgeable
- Thinkers
- Communicators
- Principled
- Open-minded
- Caring
- Risk-takers
- Balanced
- Reflective
Although their last game was on Good Friday, October 20, They lost the 7 pm playoff at @Pulaski Stadium, but they won on the bowling court.
“After the field trip, I was very proud of my boys. They took the experience and ran with it, giving it their absolute best. They showed a lot of fantastic qualities,”
Physical Education Teacher
Head Boys Football Coach 🏈
Head Boys Swim Coach 🏊♂️
Assistant Track and Field Coach 🏃♂️
Colton J. Boggs
Concurring with Coach Boggs, Assistant Football Coach Shelby Hopgood added,
“The football players did an excellent job working with the special needs students.”
Hopgood
What did the Special Needs Students like Most about the Field Trip to the Bowling Alley?
“I liked the music.”
Isabella
“Bowling”
Jesus
“Talking to other people from different schools and the football team.
Students from Manitoba were there when I was in middle school.”
Edwardo
“I won 3rd Place and socialized with other people. They gave me fist bumps.”
Ian
Teacher Eric Sego summarized the event in a few words, “The football players were good with the kids. They helped them out and encouraged and supported them. They were positive. Overall, everyone had a great time.”
Sego
Special thanks to this year’s remarkable football team:
Jordan
Adrian
Alex
Jadon
Marius
Terrel
Terrion
Lamonte
Amari
Kanye
Eliel
Jhafet
Atavion
Ryland
Luis
Alex
William
Arnulfo
Hussien
Jose
Elijah
Eliseo
Yacdiel
Carzale
Logan
Stevie
Reporter Jude 