Chatham County Schools Public Relations Department

PRESS RELEASE

Date:  4/30/12

for immediate release

 

MONCURE HOLDS OLYMPICS

 

Following a study on ancient Greece, students in Alissa SchmidtÕs social studies class celebrated by participating in their own Olympic games.  The students were divided into city-states, created banners with their team, and divided up the Olympic events among themselves.  The festivities began with an opening ceremony, which introduced each team, an official welcome to the event, and an olympic oath being stated by the participants.  Events included chariot racing (wheelbarrow), shot put (with a cotton ball), memory boxing, long distance race, tongue twisters, and long jump.  In conclusion, medals were given out to the first, second, and third place participants in all events.  

 

 

Submitted by:  Beth S. McCullough, Public Information Officer, Chatham County Schools

beth@chatham.k12.nc.us         (919) 542-3626