Big Hearted

Basketball Game

By Larissa Lytwyn

Newtown Middle School held its annual “Hoops for Hearts” charity basketball game recently, raising $440, including ticket sales, to donate to the American Heart Association.

“We’ve been holding the game for a few years now,” said Principal Diane Sherlock. “It’s a wonderful cause.”

Each year, students and faculty face off for a little friendly competition. “Everyone works really hard,” said eighth grader Jaclyn Petrasanta, one of the student team’s two peer-aged coaches. “It’s great school spirit!” she added.

Newtown Middle School physical education teachers Kenneth Kantor and Joseph LaRosa organized the game.

Members of the SPOKES Club, a school service organization centered on raising money for Newtown Middle School, held a post-Halloween candy sale. Game admission was $2.

After a long, sweaty two-hour challenge, the faculty proved victorious over the student team, winning 50 to 45.