Collinwood High School Hosts Successful Father and Son Night
A Father and Son Night was held recently at Collinwood High School, facilitated by the school administration and staff, as well as community and parent volunteers. This was an initiative to promote family and community engagement at the school.
The evening began with dinner and an encouraging message by Reverend Earl Baumgarner, of the City of God Baptist Fellowship, located in the Collinwood community. Reverend Baumgarner spoke about the importance of fatherhood and getting a good education. Fathers were given data about student achievement and various programs that Collinwood High School has to offer to prepare students for colleges and careers.
The program adjourned to the gym, where father and son teams displayed their basketball skills in various competitions including, free throw shooting, a 3-point shootout, 5-on-5 and 2-on-2. Winning teams were recognized and given trophies.
Gail Greenberg
SFC Enrique DeJesus Jr (Retired Army) MA is a JROTC teacher at Collinwood High School.