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HOOPS FOR HEARTS AT MAPLEWOOD

March 4, 2009 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

Maplewood students, Janessa Surine, Dena Short and PE teacher Krista Marcum pose with Mad Ants mascot in support of the Hoops for Hearts charity, Monday, February 23, 2009.

Monday morning, February 23, the Mad Ants invaded Maplewood Elementary School in Waynedale. The semi-pro basketball team mascot was there to emphasize the Hoops for Hearts program, which heightens awareness to the risks of heart disease.

The mascot, under the supervision of physical education teacher Krista Marcum, dribbled, did lay-ups, shot jumpers and experimented with controlled pandemonium.

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