JA’s second graders spend time in physical education class developing fine motor skills, sequencing skills, self-confidence, and teamwork. Known collectively as the Little Dribblers, these hard-working students demonstrate what they have learned to a packed Raider Dome during halftime of the varsity girls basketball games. The Little Dribblers program continues as one of JA’s much-anticipated basketball season traditions. It is fondly remembered, with Little Dribblers keeping their T-shirts and second-grader-sized basketballs throughout the years. Some Little Dribblers even remember their routines years after their performances.
This year is the fortieth year of Little Dribblers, founded in 1984 by Deborah Friday, who taught P.E. with Carol Branning. Sharon Clark further incorporated the program into the second-grade curriculum and led the Little Dribblers for 29 years until her retirement. Aimee Odom currently leads P.E. with teachers Thomas Martin and Ashley Googe.
Come see the Little Dribblers!
Thursday, December 12, and Tuesday, January 21
