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Chicago Sky Center And Olympic Gold Medlaist Sylvia Fowles With Mayor Daley Opens The School Year

Published on September 2, 2008 under Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Chicago Sky News Release


CHICAGO, September 2, 2008 - Chicago Sky center and 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist, Sylvia Fowles, opened the 2008-09 school year with Mayor Daley and CPS Chief Executive Officer Arne Duncan at Sir Miles Academy in Englewood. Mayor Daley rang the school bell this morning at the new school, which is the first school building to open through the Modern Schools Across Chicago partnership between the city of Chicago and the Chicago Public Schools.

Fowles and the Chicago Sky welcomed parents and students back to school by providing CPS with 50,000 tickets to be divided among the school system rewarding approximately 10% of Chicago area students. Each principal will be given a select amount of letters depending on the schools population and handle awarding students in their school who have gone over and beyond what has been asked of them regarding their education. Those students selected may redeem their letter for one complimentary ticket to a remaining Sky home game at the UIC Pavilion this season or during the 2009 season. The ticket offer will also be available for playoff games.

"The Sky aims to inspire confidence, and we understand that one of the finest vehicles to build confidence is through education -- knowledge truly is powerful," said Sky President Margaret Stender. "We are excited to partner with CPS in an effort to honor 50,000 students who work hard at achieving their goals thorough education."

The Sky is providing a special offer to friends and families of the awarded CPS students interested in attending the game. Students can call the CPS/Sky student hotline at 312-994-5995 to redeem their ticket, and friends and family can call the hotline to purchase additional seats for only $10. All orders will be filled on a first come, first served basis, as the supply for the upcoming games is limited. Below is a schedule of the remaining 2008 season home games:

Thursday, September 4th at 7:00 pm vs. Seattle

Tuesday, September 9th at 7:00 pm vs. Washington

Friday, September 12th at 7:30 pm vs. New York

Sunday, September 14th at 3:00pm vs. Houston

The Sky is one of seven independently-owned teams in the WNBA, the world's longest-running women's professional sports league. The Sky celebrated its inaugural season in 2006, and finished a successful sophomore season with a 14-20 record and guard Armintie Price named WNBA Rookie of the Year. The team selected 6'6" LSU star Sylvia Fowles with the number two pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft. For more information or to purchase 2008 season tickets, call 866.SKY.WNBA or visit www.chicagosky.net.

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