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 Union College football players and cheerleaders
visited with the students at the Academy of Culture and
Communication at Pleasant Valley recently. The athletes joined
the students for their
Positive Behavior and
Intervention Supports (PBIS) "No Referral" party, which was held
for students who did not receive a behavior referral during the
month of October.
The players taught the students some football techniques and the
cheerleaders introduced the students to a Union College cheer.
 It
was sure to be a fun day for the students who were filled with excitement
and anticipation as they waited for the arrival of the players. The
students entered the gymnasium and then lined up along the side
walls when unexpectedly, four Union College cheerleaders ran in
cheering and congratulating the students on their magnificent
accomplishments. The football players were soon to follow,
breaking through a huge sign that the students made to welcome them.
 Once the players were introduced, students moved through stations
that were set up on both sides of the gym. On one side, the
cheerleaders modeled cheering techniques and taught students some of
the skills that it takes to be a cheerleader in college. On
the other side, Union football players organized and ran four
football stations. They taught eager students an array of
football skills such as passing, catching, kicking and a student
favorite, tackling.
"Through this party the students were exposed to college
athletes who perform at very high levels both on the field and in
the classroom," said David Lippiello, a fourth grade teacher at the
school. "Both the Union football players and the cheerleaders
were extremely engaging and supportive of students throughout the
party."
Lippiello said all the members of the school are extremely grateful.
"We would like to thank the Union Football players and cheerleaders,
who continue to take the time out of their busy schedules for the
people we all care about the most, our students," added Lippiello.
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