QB Brian Mann and two "A-Team" dancers visited Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School
November 17, 2005 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Los Angeles Avengers News Release
LOS ANGELES - Even though it's the offseason, Avenger players, coaches and "A-Team" dancers regularly take part in "Double Days" ... the team's community outreach program that makes visits to schools and/or hospitals each week.
This week, quarterback Brian Mann and two "A-Team" dancers spent the day visiting with over 50 children at Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School in Los Angeles on Thursday, Nov. 17. The Avengers school visit was to promote the teams' "Stay in the Game to A.C.H.I.E.V.E." program.
"I'm really enjoying these school visits," Mann said. "The kids have been really receptive to what the âA-Team' dancers and I have had to say about staying in school and working hard to achieve set goals."
At Weemes Elementary, Mann and the two "A-Team" dancers, spoke to the students about the importance of getting good grades, being involved in school activities and stressed the importance of being honest. They also let the students know that this is the time to set a solid foundation for their futures through school. Mann and the two "A-Team" dancers also answered questions from the students and signed autographs.
The A.C.H.I.E.V.E. curriculum is based on the characteristics that the Avengers believe are the keys to a student's success: A - Academics, C - Courage, H - Honesty, I - Involvement, E - Enthusiasm, V - Values, E - Excellence. Avenger players, coaches and "A-Team" dancers use examples from their own lives to demonstrate that working hard in school can enable you're dreams to become reality.
The "Stay In The Game to A.C.H.I.E.V.E." program, which combines motivational and reward opportunities for students with the access to the experiences and leadership of Avenger players, coaches and "A-Team" dancers. The ultimate goal is to encourage and positively influence students, rewarding them for their achievements with two complimentary tickets to a Los Angeles Avengers home game at STAPLES Center (categories include: good attendance, straight A's, improving grades and the ninth man award).
Last year, the Avengers distributed 28,000 ticket vouchers to over 100 schools in the Los Angeles area to support the teams' "Stay In The Game to A.C.H.I.E.V.E." program.
The Avengers will kick off their seventh season in the 20-year-old AFL at STAPLES Center on Sunday, Jan. 29, versus the Arizona Rattlers. Nine-game season ticket packages are on sale now. Please call 1-888-AVENGERS for more information or visit the team's official Website at www.laavengers.com.
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