The band, directed by music teacher Bob Lancia, included students Angelique Heick and Corden Zimmerman, along with elementary school teacher Amber Taylor-Burns and high school teacher Kevin Bleiler.
The Elementary School Student Council, the Byron-Bergen STEP Boosters, and teacher Ken Rogoyski arranged the Globetrotter’s visit, with the support of the whole community. He invited volunteers to try a few signature moves, and in the process, proved they are not easy by any means. Students witnessed a demonstration of classic Globetrotters ball handling and slam-dunks by McClurkin, who actually holds the Guinness World Record for most slam-dunks in one minute (15). Now he works for an organization all about helping people and promoting good humor and character, and he travels around the world doing it. He shared that people often told him that he “smiled too much” and was “just too nice to succeed.” Not so, he told his audience. Alumna returns home as Harlem Globetrotter Thursday, JanuJoyce Sweet J Ekworomadu is presented with an old picture of herself as a 5th grader at Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic School in Irving Jan. Home Jan 21-23, 2022 FAQ Schedule Athletes X Games Store Past Events X Games Aspen 2022 Schedule Announcement. He advised his youthful fans to never give up on their dreams. Sweet J Ekworomadu of the Harlem Globetrotters explains how she became part of the world-famous basketball team. Perseverance finally earned him a spot on his high school basketball team, after being passed over for years. McClurkin shared a little of the Harlem Globetrotters 90-year history and his own personal story. Harlem Globetrotter Zeus McClurkin encourages Byron-Bergen Elementary School students to value the character traits of cooperation, healthy mind and body, effort, enthusiasm and responsibility. It tied in perfectly with the Byron-Bergen Central School District’s own emphasis on character building. The program targets young people and focuses on the character traits of cooperation, healthy mind and body, effort, enthusiasm, and responsibility. McClurkin visited the school to talk about CHEER™ for Character, the Globetrotters’ character education program. It was the first of many surprises during the visit. “In my two years with the Harlem Globetrotters, this is the very first time I’ve had ‘Sweet Georgia Brown’ played live,” said an impressed McClurkin. Chicago Stories Harlem Globetrotters, Columbia Pictures Go, Man, Go Globetrotters. The basketball superstar surprised everyone, including the band members, by skillfully taking over the drums to bring the Globetrotters’ song to a show-stopping finale. Hundreds of excited students burst into ground-shaking applause at his special appearance. OMC: What advice would you give to kids who dream about being a part of this famous team some day?Īnt: My advice would be to work hard! In whatever you do you have to work hard and to make it here and play and be successful you have to work extremely hard!įrom our extraordinary pre-game experience with our Magic Passes to getting to watch the thrills of the game, the Harlem Globetrotters continue to wow and amaze audiences every time they visit! Both of my daughters REALLY enjoyed this year’s event, and cannot wait for the next time they return to Ottawa.The special student/teacher jazz quintet played the familiar theme song, “Sweet Georgia Brown” as Harlem Globetrotter Zeus McClurkin entered Byron-Bergen Elementary School’s packed gymnasium on January 28.
OMC: What is the hardest part about being a Harlem Globetrotter?Īnt: Hardest part about being a Globetrotter is being away from my family! I can make them forget about their problems for two hours. GIPSON - Thomas Jefferson High, Los Angeles (1952-196) LEROY. Creighton (1957-58) Went on to baseball HOF career with St. of Houston (1976-199) Current Trotters Assistant Coach. The Court Jesters based out of Long Island LOUIS 'SWEET LOU' DUNBAR - U. OMC: What is your favourite part of being a Harlem Globetrotter?Īnt: I bring smiles to people every day regardless of what they are going through. ALL-TIME HARLEM GLOBETROTTER ROSTER ANGEL ACUNA - Arizona. OMC: As a Globetrotter, what has been your favourite country to visit?Īnt: My favourite country is South America. OMC: What do you do when you are not performing?Īnt: I love to spend time with my family, listen to music and watch movies! Another reason I love the Harlem Globetrotters is how they like to reach out to their fans! I was lucky enough to get to have a sneak peek into the lives of Ant and Sweet J by having them answer a few questions about what it is like to be a Harlem Globetrotter and what life is like off the court.
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