Blue Rocks To Honor Local Heroes

Published on April 17, 2009 under Carolina League (CarL1)
Wilmington Blue Rocks News Release

Wilmington, DE - The Wilmington Blue Rocks have announced that they will honor two Delaware natives who have achieved an act excellence, with the first annual "Hometown Heroes Awards" during pre-game ceremonies at Frawley Stadium this weekend.

On Saturday, April 18, the Rocks will recognize Special Olympics Delaware Athlete of the Year, Glen Jones. Jones has been involved in Special Olympics for the past 10 years, competing in tennis, volleyball, basketball and golf. He competed in tennis as a member of Team Delaware at the first USA National Games held in Ames, IA in 2006. At that competition, Jones earned a bronze medal in singles and a gold medal for mixed-doubles.

Then, on Sunday, April 19, the Blue Crew will acknowledge Delaware Teacher of the Year Mark Teesdale. Following his graduation from West Chester University, Teesdale began teaching general music and choir in 1985. In 2001, he started his tenure at Lake Forest. Teesdale has been extremely active with staff development, leadership activities and professional memberships. He has been a member of the Positive Behavior Support Leadership Team for the past five years, been involved in a curriculum integration project and has educated new Lake Forest teachers on a technology-based reading program. He is a member of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, the Delaware Music Educators Association and the National Association for Music Education.

Each individual will be honored in an on-field ceremony prior to first pitch. For tickets to either game call 302-888-BLUE, or visit bluerocks.com.

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