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THE FREE PRESS Thursday, November 29, 2012
Sparwood shows support as senior boys volleyball team heads to provincials
By Jenna Jensen Contributor
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tudents and staff of Sparwood Secondary School (SSS) united together in support of the senior boys volleyball team who are headed off to play at the provincial tournament held in Kelowna over the course of the week. A pep rally was held in the team’s honour, where their latest fundraiser, 'Kiss the Pig' was the most popular event for students and staff alike. This fundraiser came about as eight supportive SSS staff members and the volleyball team volunteered themselves to be nominees for the event. Over the past couple of weeks donations to the team were made in each teacher’s and player’s name. One teacher and one teammate who collected the most money had to kiss a live pig in front of the entire school. As the money was counted the lucky teacher, Mr. Larson ended
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up in the hot seat, and for the good cause, gave the pig a kiss. The teammate who ended with the same fate was Vincent Templin. During the pep rally, students, along with the team, took part in an obstacle course, a fun volleyball game and other great activities. United with mullets and facial hair in support of Movember, the team has been noticed actively fundraising within the community for weeks, taking on jobs and putting on events to help with the cost of the trip to the tournament, raising almost $5,000. With morale and school support at its highest, the boys who are ranked third in the province hope to bring home a provincial win. The team extends a huge thank you to their fellow students, SSS staff and the community of Sparwood for all of their support.
(From left to right) Back row: Steven Bewski, James Wasiewicz, Chase Randell, James Johnston, Ty Hanlon, Jacob Isaacs, Kody Tanner. Front row: Vincent Templin, Blake Peebles, Koby Thibeault and Coach Derek Cimolini. Submitted photo
The team, along with fellow students took part in an obstacle course and a fun volleyball game during the pep rally. Photo by J. Jensen
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SSS Teacher Mr. Larson received the most dollar votes making him the lucky one who was to kiss the pig, during the pep rally held on Monday. Photo by J. Jensen
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