Better Late Than Never, I Always Say!

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First I must apologize for the tardiness for this posting. But onwards we go... I had a blast doing last week's wrap. I went to the Schine Student Center and covered a Speed Reading contest, which would donate the money it raised to buying books for underprivileged kids in Syracuse. I knew I was in the right place because as soon as I walked downstairs I heard the children laughing and yelling. There was a huge "Cat in the Hat" character, as well as the head coach of the women's lacrosse team, Gary Gait, and the Post Standard's sportswriter, Mike Waters. They would ultimately be the contestants. The kids were very excited for the contest, and during the speed reading were whipping black and white "rally" flags back and forth. Gary Gait was announced the winner. To be honest though, I think Mike Waters actually won. I'm not trying to call out Gary Gait, but when they asked him how many words he read, I think he announced a higher number as a joke, not thinking they would take him seriously. But they did, and he was announced victor. Afterwards I talked to both Mr. Gait and Mr. Waters. Something really great that you wouldn't know from listening to my wrap is that Mike Waters already knew the class that came in to watch the Speed Read because he's gone into their classroom many times to read to them. This really proved the point of my story that reading for kids is a very important skill, and one that is supported by many members of the community. Hearing his excitement at the involvement of the students really drove the point home for me. It was a really fun event, and I enjoyed it thoroughly!