LATHAM RIDGE HOSTS GLOBETROTTERS AND WGNA RADIO PERSONALITIES

Mrs. Passino's first grade class with Globetrotters Blenda Rodriguez (far left) and Firefly Fisher (back). On the far right is Richie Phillips from the Sean and Richie Show on WGNA.

January 22, 2010 - Mrs. Passino’s first grade class couldn’t stop laughing and cheering as they watched Blenda Rodriguez and Firefly (Tay) Fisher display their basketball skills right in front of them. Blenda and Firefly, as they introduced themselves, were at Latham Ridge on January 22 to help promote WGNA’s Readin’ Writin’ and Rhymin’ program.

The Globetrotters, world renowned goodwill ambassadors, brought their C.H.E.E.R. for Character program into the classroom which focuses on Cooperation, Healthy mind & body, Effort, Enthusiasm, and Responsibility, using the acronym “C.H.E.E.R.”. The students shared examples of these traits that they have experienced in their lives.
 

Following the instructional portion of the visit, Blenda and Firefly broke out a few basketball moves and tricks and even taught them to the students.

To add to the excitement of the day, WGNA radio personality Richie Phillips from the Sean and Richie Show helped the first grade class write lyrics to the Globetrotter’s theme song “Sweet Georgia Brown”. This is part of a bigger effort by WGNA and their Readin’, Writin’ and Rhymin Program. Earlier this year, Phillips visited Boght Hills and worked with a third grade class in developing a song. The first graders at Latham Ridge came up with the lyrics in just under twenty minutes. The song will be played on the Sean and Richie Show on Monday, January 25.