Charity Bowl 2013

This year we tried a new activity for our advisory program.  We decided to have a "Charity Bowl." It was designed as a fun activity with two purposes. First we wanted to bring attention to several charities that our students and staff may not be aware of.  Secondly we wanted to raise some money to give to one of the charities. 

Each advisory group had to work together and pick a charity.  My group chose to donate money to breast cancer.  I had recently watched a documentary about Stepahnie Speilman and her husband Chris.  She had died of breast cancer, but before she did, she established a large charitable organization.  Her husband Chris is a sports announcer and former linebacker for the Lions, so I was familiar with their story.  It was very touching and they have a great charity.  Our group decided to give them the money if we won.  Every other group picked a charity and had each member of the advisory groups donate $1.00.  All of the money raised by the school would go to the winning teams charity. 

The competition was set up like a large group Jeopardy match.  Each advisory group had a spokesperson who explained what charity their team was playing for.  This way all of the students and staff were able to learn about the different charities.  Another student would answer questions for the team.  We then began the competition.  The students answered several questions about a variety of topics.  In the end Jacob Hejlik and Zach Paulus representing my advisory group, were the victors. (it was only a coincidence, I was in no way involved with the judging:) )  We will be sending a check for $183.00 to the Stefanie Speilman Fund for Breast Cancer Research.

This was a neat event and a worth while one. 

Jacob and Zach with the check to the Stefanie Speilman Breast Cancer Research Fund

The contestants at the Charity Bowl

 

 

Zach Paulus Discusses the Charity Mr. Recker's group will be playing for