Not everyone is an athlete but the Pinecrest Lakes Academy Eagles played not to win but to be part of the game. “All of our students participated even our little pre-k eaglets!”, said Patricia Delaney, a member of the school’s team.
The 2-day Olympic Games began on Tuesday, March 10.
The Learning:
“The most important thing in the Olympic games is not to win but to take part.
Just as the most important thing in life is not to triumph but the struggle.
The essential thing is not to conquer but to have fought well.”
The 2020 Pinecrest Lakes Academy Olympic games kicked off with the lighting of the authentic Olympic torch which was furnished by Kathy Johnson, a 1984 silver and bronze Olympic Medalist. Christina Alcalde, school principal, introduced Heather Torres and 1988 Olympian Chelle Stack. 1992 Olympic Bronze medalist Wendy Martin Bruce was the guest speaker. She spoke to the students about what an honor it is to participate in the Olympic games and than asked everyone to recite the Olympic Oath with her. A student sang the National Anthem and the games began. The Anthem is not an easy song to sing and she did a great job.
Students competed in nine competitions. Each grade was awarded a gold, silver and bronze medal.
“I think the students got a once in a lifetime experience by being able to hold an actual Olympic bronze metal and torch. The students had countries to represent which gave them a sense of diversity, enthusiasm and pride”, said Delaney.
Adding to the day’s excitement was a special message that the school received from the world’s top gymnast, Simone Biles.
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