On Tuesday, January 12th, the JHS Varsity Basketball team and Head Coach Neil Cobaugh took time out to recognize all the teachers who make a profound impact in the lives of our students by having an “Educator Night”. All seniors on the team wrote a personal letter to the teacher(s) who have made a difference in their lives and invited them to attend the game. Prior to the start of the game, these teachers and student athletes were recognized at mid –court. This night was hailed as a huge success by Coach Cobaugh. The teachers wore black to be part of the “Black Out” fan section that cheers on the blue and black of Johnstown High. In order to support the event, JHS Art teacher Mrs. Trish Patula and her students created a banner for the teacher section.
Coach Cobaugh was delighted at the turnout of school district employees. “I want to express my sincere appreciation for the turnout. When I walked into the locker room to talk to the team after our win, all I heard were players talking about what teacher, what administrator or what school employee or official they saw at the game. I wish I could show you how important it was and what it meant to the players.” “As a former player myself, I know what it meant to me to have some of the teachers show up and tell me how proud they were of our team effort. When a teacher makes that connection to a student, the student will see that teacher as a special person. GJSD teachers are excellent teachers and special people who care about our students!”
Educator Night will be carried over to all athletic teams. The next night will be held on February 3rd, 2010, as the Lady Trojans take on Bishop McCort.
Coach Cobaugh was delighted at the turnout of school district employees. “I want to express my sincere appreciation for the turnout. When I walked into the locker room to talk to the team after our win, all I heard were players talking about what teacher, what administrator or what school employee or official they saw at the game. I wish I could show you how important it was and what it meant to the players.” “As a former player myself, I know what it meant to me to have some of the teachers show up and tell me how proud they were of our team effort. When a teacher makes that connection to a student, the student will see that teacher as a special person. GJSD teachers are excellent teachers and special people who care about our students!”
Educator Night will be carried over to all athletic teams. The next night will be held on February 3rd, 2010, as the Lady Trojans take on Bishop McCort.
