Hoops for Haiti is a success!

Over 45 students competed in Hoops for Haiti last Friday in the field house. This year made history because not only one team won, but three! Over seven hundred dollars will go to Doctors without Borders, a non-profit organization that treats citizens that were affected by natural disasters in Haiti. Johnny Meyers won the fundraising award by collecting over one hundred dollars in donations.
All Vanguard students and staff all met at 1:30 in the gym to watch the championship games. History was made as the three teams combined to make a 5-on-5 exhibition match. They tied by 2:05. Trophies were awarded today in the tech center during big team.

The group!

Mr. Markos, Janet, Thad and Mr. Kain won!
"I just thought it was awesome how no body cared or complained that there wasn't just one champion. It was a very positive day. Every one was there for the right reasons," says Mr. Markos.

Luis, AJ and Mr. Stern: another winning team. They were a "free-agent team", formed just minutes before their first game. "This team gained a following. It was definitely a Cinderella Story. After other team's games were over, they would run over and watch this team play," says Pasta.
Kiahna, Enrique and Rachel were the final winning team.

Allison, Pasta and Kyle rocked their way through the tournament!

Nick, Salaam and Mandy prepare to play.

Ms. DeMeo, Brittany, Matt and Johnny gather before their next game.

Choolwe, Vanessa and Julio put on their game faces.

Lisa, Almir and Ms. McCann were in great spirits.
"Hoops for Haiti was a great experience, even though we didn't even win one game," says Almir.

Photos by Kayla Woodward
Captions by Annemarie Schaefer