Ali Jenkins
On November 9th, junior and senior girls faced off in the fourth annual Powder Puff Football Game, organized by Mr. Nasiatka. The teams were composed of enthusiastic, generous students who donated their time for the fundraising event. The teams were coached by varsity football players, who imparted their wisdom of the game to the players. Both juniors and seniors displayed excellent skills and sportsmanship on the field, and the seniors were victorious, winning 35 to 21. The game was followed by a dance hosted by the high school Link Crew.
In the weeks prior to the event, students sold pledge cards and bracelets to raise money for the game. Through the various fundraising activities undertaken, the players raised a total of $1,848. This money was donated to the More Than a Game Foundation and the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. The More Than a Game Foundation is an organization dedicated to the fight against cancer. Through local events and fundraisers organized by schools and sports’ teams, the foundation raises money for cancer treatment and research in New York State.
Special thanks to the individuals at Homer High School who made the event such a success: Mr. and Mrs. Carboine, Mr. Cortese, Mr. Nasiatka, Mr. Podsiedlik, Mrs. Lang, and Mrs. Whitney, as well as many others!
