Driver Middle School “Goofy” Basketball Game

Once again this year, The Driver Middle School (DMS) staff put their own creative version of “March Madness” on display at the annual “Goofy” Basketball Game. The DMS PTA sponsored fundraising event was coordinated by Betsy Ramsden and Mindy Manahan and held on Friday March 11, 2011 in the DMS gymnasium. The considerable basketball talents of the faculty/staff competitors were clearly on display, as an enthusiastic crowd howled with delight at each creative pass or swished basket. Competitions for the evening included Beauties vs. Bakers; Dancers vs. Duckies; Friends vs. Foes; and Bozos vs. Babies. George Mango/6^th grade teacher and Michael Vincent/KCH physical education teacher brought their own special blend of commentator and analyst to the occasion while Pat Collier/former DMS principal and Shelly Stepien /DMS physical education teacher offered up some very innovative twists to the art of officiating. An inspirational rendition of the National Anthem was performed by Maureen Henesey/occupational therapist. Nancy van der Ven’s 6^th grade class handled the concession stand and the selling of goodies with all monies raised going to the SPCA. Halftime games included a three point shooting contest where all participants received prizes and the raffling of a signed SU Basketball Team Ball and an autographed Wesley Johnson photograph. The participation of students as players for the third quarter was a new twist to this year’s “Goofy“ basketball game madness. Monies raised through the selling of game tickets will support such DMS PTA events as the eighth grade moving up ceremony, the eighth grade trip, and the grade 4-6 quarterly outstanding effort and citizenship breakfasts. A special thanks goes out to the following faculty/staff who participated in the DMS Goofy Basketball Game:

Players:

Eric Cizenski

Lauren Collister

Jen Comstock

Karyn Craft

Michael Dardaris

John Ellis

Maureen Henesey

Craig Johnson

Erin Mahoney

Lisa Maclachlan

Bill Manciocchi

Audrey Misiano

Diane Mueller

Meg Nolan

Dean Olin

Lorraine Reynolds

Ellen Schneider

Costume Helpers:

JoAnne Loudermilk

Sue Tavolacci

Floradell Clarke

Jen Kelly

Time Keeper:

Brian Ramsden

Rebounders:

Elena Drescher

Janet O’Mara

Parent Volunteers

Tickets/Raffles:

Mary Ellen Koloski

JoAnne Rougeux

Parent Volunteers

National Anthem: Maureen Henesey