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G-Braves Announce All-Star Reading Team

Published on February 25, 2009 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


The Gwinnett Braves today announced their 2009 All-Star Reading Team. The Reading Team boasts a full line-up of nine members from the Gwinnett Braves organization and each will participate in various reading initiatives and educational programs throughout Gwinnett and the Atlanta metro. Chopper, the team's official mascot, will fill the lead off spot, with a "player to be named later" batting clean-up. The complete 2009 Gwinnett Braves All-Star Reading Team is as follows:

1- Chopper, Gwinnett Braves Official Mascot

2- Bruce Baldwin, Gwinnett Braves General Manager

3- Dave Brundage, Gwinnett Braves Manager

4- Gwinnett Braves Player to be Named Later

5- Tony Schiavone, Gwinnett Braves Radio Announcer

6- Judd Hickinbotham, Gwinnett Braves Radio Announcer

7- Bill Blackwell, Gwinnett Braves Assistant General Manager

8- Toby Wyman, Gwinnett Braves Assistant General Manager

9- Courtney Lawson, Gwinnett Braves Community & Public Affairs Manager

The All-Star Reading Team's Opening Day will be on Monday, March 2 when the

National Education Association's (NEA) Read Across America kicks off. The NEA annually sponsors Read Across America and now in its twelfth year, the program focuses on how important it is to motivate children to read, in addition to helping them master basic skills. The nationwide reading celebration takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of children's author Dr. Seuss. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, community centers, and more participate by bringing together kids and books. Current All-Star Reading Appearances include:

Monday, March 2 at 9:30 a.m., Knight Elementary, 401 North River Rd., Lilburn

Monday, March 2 at 2:30, Flowery Branch Elementary, Flowery Branch

Wednesday, March 4, Duluth Middle School, Duluth

Thursday, March 5 at 10:00 a.m., Buice School, Sugar Hill

Friday, March 6 at 7:30 a.m., Centerville Elementary School, Snellville

Friday, March 6 at 2:00 p.m., Harmony Elementary School, Buford

The Gwinnett Braves are the Triple A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. For further information on the Gwinnett Braves and 2009 season and partial tickets starting as low as $7 per game, please call 678-277-0300 or visit www.gwinnettbraves.com. Due to anticipated demand for the Gwinnett Braves inaugural weekend from April 17 - 19, the team will hold an online pre-sale event on March 28. Fans interested in the chance to purchase tickets to any game during the opening weekend may now register for the pre-sale event by visiting the Gwinnett Braves Web site.

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