Jack Ryan 2024

On Thursday, 8th grade students had a chance to meet basketball player and motivational speaker, Jack Ryan.  He spoke to the students about how sports helped him overcome obstacles in his life and achieve success.  His message connects to the mentor text for 8th grade’s first unit in ELA, The Crossover by Kwame Alexander, which is a coming-of-age story written in verse. The characters face a variety of challenges as they try to find their own place in the sport and in life.

Students also had a chance to compete against each other and Jack Ryan in different basketball activities.  Click here to check out some photos and videos from the event.  Thank you to all 8th grade students for their excitement, teamwork, and sportsmanship!

Ms. Albanese and the entire 8th Grade ELA Teacher Team would like to give a special shout out and a big thank you to Mr. Plummer for helping to organize and for hosting such a memorable event for the students!