Central Gwinnett High School Celebrates "I am Gwinnett"
December 22, 2006 - American Basketball Association (ABA)
Atlanta Vision News Release
Lawrenceville, GA - December 23, 2006 - "I am Gwinnett" team members of the Gwinnett Neighborhood Leadership Institute (GNLI) are pleased to partner with students of Central Gwinnett High School. "I am Gwinnett" is a community campaign to enhance citizenry involvement in the county and embrace diversity through leadership, education, and sense of community
Central Gwinnett students are asked to participate by getting to know all nationalities represented at their school and create an expression of their diversity. They are also required to define, understand, and teach local government terms to promote citizenship as future leaders of the county.
"Our team is very excited to work with the students of Central Gwinnett," states GNLI member, Akilah Townsend, "They are located in the heart of Gwinnett and can give a fresh prospective to community relations." Central Gwinnett student leader, LeeAnn Chisolm adds, "The "I am Gwinnett" campaign is an amazing opportunity for us to express how we can contribute to the positive growth of our county!"
"I am Gwinnett" team members are currently inviting other local businesses, schools, and organizations to join their community campaign and participate in the "I am Gwinnett" celebration. The closing celebration will kick off during an Atlanta Vision professional basketball game on Friday, February 16th at 7:30pm. The game will take place at the Suwanee Sports Academy, located at 3640 Burnette Road, Suwanee, GA 30024. Participating students and organizations will showcase their expression of diversity and participate in fun contests and give-a-ways. Community leaders interested in participating in "I am Gwinnett" can contact team members Sherri Hancel at 404-516-0668 or shancel@uga.edu or Bazil Clyne via email at bazilclyne@yahoo.com.
Note: OurSports Central no longer actively covers the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a professional league due in part to its inability to publish and play a schedule and the transitory nature of many of its teams. For information on professional minor leagues, please see OSC's basketball section.
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