OLYMPIANS AT THE BAEZ SCHOOL

April 4, 2008

Sport, Culture, and Education in Action

Dominican Republic � A group of distinguished Olympians from throughout the western hemisphere came together to pay a special visit to local students at the Baez High School in Santo Domingo. The students made an in-depth presentation to their guests about the traditional and trans-cultural evolution of their country. This included a presentation regarding agriculture items to popular music. The Olympians learned a great deal about the history of this beautiful island nation and what it has gone through to reach today.

In turn the Olympians spoke to the students about the opportunities and friendships that come through sport. The students took great delight in asking questions of their international guests. Many wanted to know about their travels and what it has meant for them to become Olympians. After a lengthy autograph and picture session, the Olympians thanked the School director, the teachers, and especially the students for sharing time together.

There is no doubt that these lucky boys and girls will have stories to tell with their family and friends about the day the Olympians came to see them. The Olympians included:

Wilfredo Almonte (DOM), John Amabile (PUR), Willie Banks (USA), Liston Bochette (PUR), Jan Boutmy (AHO), Lorena Conregia (ARG), Frieda Nicholls (BAR), Anthony Ledgard (PER), Carol Lewis (USA), Georgina Osorio (PAN), Rob Stull (USA), Gerardo Suero (DOM); Kevin Young (USA).