Worcester Sharks "Be a Leader" Program Makes Stop at Summit Academy on Thursday

Published on November 5, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Worcester Sharks News Release


WORCESTER - Worcester Sharks President and CEO Michael T. Lehr announced that the "Be a Leader" program will visit Summit Academy in Worcester on Thursday, November 6, from 1:00p.m. to 3:00p.m.

Created at the start of the 2007-08 season by the Worcester Sharks and the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates, the "Be a Leader" program is designed to provide students between the grades of 4-6 with leadership tips to enrich their lives as well as others around them. Sharks defenseman Mike Moore and the Sharks Mascot Finz will be present at the school assembly along with the principle of the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates, Abby Williams.

Summit Academy School is a non-profit school which currently has an application pending to operate as a Massachusetts 766 Approved Private school for children with Asperger's Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities. Their professional staff offers a unique instructional program which is designed to enhance learning for these children and unlock their full potential. Summit's approach addresses the students' physical, emotional, adaptive, structural, and social effectiveness needs.

Moore, a Princeton graduate who began his career with the Sharks last season, will take the lead at the assembly, addressing the students and sharing his insights on being a professional hockey player and being a good leader.

"The kids have a lot of fun during the assembly," said Director of Community Relations Michael Myers. "It's not every day that a professional athlete and a mascot visit a child's school. It's a fun way to help guide students to make the right decision in every day life."

This exceptional "Be a Leader" program gathers students in a large assembly format where Moore, Sharks staff, and community leaders will speak to students about leadership qualities and ways to better one's life.

Each participant in the program receives one ticket to an upcoming 2008-09 regular season Sharks home game, an autographed tip card and a "Be a Leader" promotional item compliments of the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates.

"My entire staff has really enjoyed being part of this great program," said Abby Williams, principal of the Law Firm of Abigail Williams and Associates. "I am excited about the opportunity to share my experiences with children and look forward for the "Be a Leader" program to continue its efforts throughout central Massachusetts."

After the assembly, the Sharks Street Brigade will be available for students to enjoy. The Sharks Street Brigade is an interactive, mobile street hockey experience geared toward elementary school-aged children in order to generate an interest in hockey and make the sport more accessible to local youth. The Sharks Street Brigade staff will provide basic instruction and conduct drills and short scrimmages, or simply provide hours of fun for anyone involved. The scrimmages will be refereed by everyone's favorite mascot, FINZ!

For more information regarding the Worcester Sharks "Be a Leader" program, please visit the Sharks new website at www.sharksahl.com.

Tickets for the 2009 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Charter Communications are and ticket packages for the 2008-09 season are on sale now by contacting the Worcester Sharks Office at 508.929.0500 or by crashing the net at www.sharksahl.com!

All games can be heard live on 580 WTAG, as well as online through B2 Networks, by following the link on the Sharks website at www.sharksahl.com.

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