McGee March Madness Basketball
Tournament
An opportunity for students to work together on and off the basketball court
enhancing self esteem, confidence and a sense of accomplishment.
An opportunity for students to work together on and off the basketball court
enhancing self esteem, confidence and a sense of accomplishment.
March
Madness began at Catherine M. McGee Middle School in March of 1998.
Students were encouraged to become a participant in our own basketball
tournament which was patterned after the NCAA men's and women's national
college tournament. The concept of March Madness was discussed, and
students were encouraged to select their own teams and actively participate.
The finalists of each grade level would earn the right to play the
Dream Team (McGee Staff). This gives the staff an opportunity to interact
with students at another level therefore building better student -
staff relationships and cooperation.
Students
are given the opportunity to participate in our tournament as players,
referees, or scorers. In addition, Student Council sponsored a spirit
week. Students showed off their school spirit by participating in
jersey day, green and gold day, hat day and much more. A penny drive
was organized to help our students learn that team work can be achieved
at many levels, not just on the basketball court. They soon realized
that all together we can accomplish more. In 81 days students have
collected $32,728.06 for charity.