The Chipola College Men’s Basketball Team hosted the second annual Accelerated Reading Kick-Off party for some 800 Golson Elementary students Oct. 23 at the Milton H. Johnson Health Center.
The event was the springboard for Golson’s Accelerated Reader program to encourage students to achieve their reading goals this year.
Chipola Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Joc Calloway welcomed the students and introduced Chipola president Dr. Gene Prough who encouraged the students to look at reading as an adventure instead of a challenge.
Rep. Marti Coley spoke of the chance to “travel to different countries or even the moon, without leaving home by reading books.”
The nationally-ranked Chipola Indian Basketball team entertained the students with a slam dunk contest and a Globe-trotter style game.
Chipola coach Jake Headrick said, “This event is one of the several ways our program gives back to the community each year. Through our partnership with Golson, our players are able to interact and promote education with area youngsters.”
Special guest referees were Golson Curriculum Specialists Janie Nolen and Sue Miller. By requiring the players wear silly outfits and read books to earn extra points for their squads, the officials helped to entertain the crowd.
Janie Nolen said, “This event was an excellent way to promote reading and also show how our school works with Chipola College as partners in education.”
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