Monday, January 24, 2011
By MORRIS STEPHENSON – The Franklin News Post
Physical education instructors join administrators at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in presenting a special promotional size check for $2,000 to L.D. Arrington, third from left, chairman of the Lights for Life memorial fundraiser. Shown, from left, are Betsy Hill, Andy Flora, Arrington, Terri Robertson, Brenda Muse, Julie Luckett and Jessica Slough.
The student body of Benjamin Franklin Middle School was jointed by teachers for a “dodge ball” tournament on Jan. 14 that raised $2,000 for the Lights for Life memorial fundraiser.
Seventeen teams from the physical education classes were involved in tournament play, with team members being selected by their classmates.
Six teams came from each of the sixth and seventh-grade PE classes, with an additional five from the eighth grade.
Teachers also were allowed to play on the teams. Instructors of the school’s physical education classes are Jessica Slough, eighth grade; Julie Luckett, seventh grade; and Betsy Hill and Andy Flora, sixth grade.
Each of the tournament participants paid $1 to participate, while student spectators also came up with $1 to watch. Teachers chipped in a little more or $5 each.
Principal Terri Robertson said tournament competition was held between 12:10-2:50 p.m.
Not counting teachers, staff or the administration, the school has a student enrollment of approximately 1,725, according to Robertson.
The principal said the dodge ball tournament was fun for the students and adults who either participated in the action or watched from the stands.
“Everyone can play dodge ball. And it’s fun to watch,” one PE instructor said. “The tournament created a lot of interest at the school.”
“This was truly a school event for a worthy cause,” said Brenda Muse, school administrator.
The check was presented to L.D. Arrington, drive chairman, Thursday morning.
