Number of Participants: 246
Hours Donated: 2
Value of Time Served: $4,157
Event Amount Raised: $1,670
Event Type: Civic & Community
Activity: Volleyball
Date: January 21, 2015
Location:
98 Taylor Avenue Greenlawn
New York 11740, United States
About:
Oldfield Middle School in the Harborfields Central School District hostedtheir 11th annual charity volleyball tournament to raise money for the Harborfields Alumni and Community Educational Foundation on Jan. 13 and 14. The school’s popular volleyball tournament drew in 21 sixth-grade teams and 20 seventh and eighth-grade teams, raising funds to benefit members of the Harborfields community. A $5 donation was collected from every participant, allowing them and their teammates to take to the courts for several volleyball matches. While promoting good sportsmanship in a fun environment, the event raised $1,670
“The OMS Physical Education department takes pride in our curriculum” said Oldfield Middle School physical education teacher Sue Karagjozi. “We like to offer a culminating event that highlight the skills students learned during the unit, while raising money for various organizations.”
Photo Captions: Oldfield Middle School students on the “Rich List” team at the Oldfield Middle School Charity Volleyball Tournament.
Photo courtesy of the Harborfields Central School District
