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Posted May 30, 2008

Upperman, Edmunds Earn Top Spots In Class Of '08

Valedictorian Carla Upperman and Salutatorian Caitlin Edmunds

Carroll Senior High School's Class of 2008 is led by valedictorian Carla Upperman. Carla is the daughter of Maria and Jeff Upperman. She will attend Harvard University in the fall and plans on majoring in Biology and Spanish Language. As a Dragon student, Carla has earned many honors, including being named a National Merit Finalist and receiving a National Merit Scholarship as well as being named a U.S. Department of Education Presidential Scholar Finalist. She was also a member of the inaugural class of the Carroll Medical Academy. Carla has been a Carroll Dragon since the first grade.

This year's salutatorian is Caitlin Edmunds. Catlin is the daughter of Renda and Mark Edmunds. She has been named a National Merit Finalist Scholar and earned a National Merit Scholarship for her academic excellence. Caitlin plans to attend Scripps College and will major in Biology and Political Science. She has been a Carroll Dragon since seventh grade.

Seniors will participate in Commencement ceremonies Thursday, June 5. This year's graduation will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Dragon Stadium, 1085 S. Kimball Avenue in Southlake.

To view a complete list of 2008 graduates, visit the link below.

Class of 2008 Graduates

  • Baccalaureate - Sunday, June 1 at 4 p.m., White's Chapel United Methodist Church
  • Graduation Rehearsal - Thursday, June 5 at 9 a.m., Dragon Stadium
  • Graduation Ceremony - Thursday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m., Dragon Stadium

Inclement Weather Plan For Graduation

In the event that weather conditions are less than favorable June 5, the ceremony will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6.

Should the original ceremony be postponed, the revised graduation schedule will be posted to the District and CSHS websites as well as announced via the District's emergency telephone notification system, Connect-Ed.

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Classes End Wednesday

The 2007-2008 school year will come to a close with the last day of classes Wednesday, June 4.

Final exams will take place Monday through Wednesday at secondary campuses. Middle schools and high school campuses will operate on an early release schedule. No lunches will be served next week at these campuses due to final exams. Elementary campuses will operate on a regular schedule.

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School Board Meets Monday

Carroll School Board members will meet Monday, June 2 in the auditorium of Johnson Elementary School, 1301 N. Carroll Avenue in Southlake. Open session will begin at 6:30 p.m. following an Executive session as permitted by Texas law.

A complete meeting agenda can be found on the District website at www.southlakecarroll.edu/brdagenda.htm.

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Dragon Baseball Team Swings Ahead In Playoffs

The Carroll Dragon baseball team has advanced to the Class 5A Region I finals after defeating Amarillo. The Dragons beat Flower Mound in Game 1 yesterday. Game 2 is today (May 30) at 4:30 p.m. at Carroll Senior High.; if a third game is necessary, it will take place Saturday at 1 p.m. at Quick Trip Stadium in Grand Prairie.

Ticket Prices: Adults- $6; Students- $4
(If Game 3 is played, parking at Quick Trip Stadium is $2; fans should enter near Gate 2)

Larry Hughes coaches the baseball team.

Press Release: Dragon Baseball On Radio

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School Supply Sale Date Announced

The 2008 school supply sale will take place Saturday, August 16 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Carroll Senior High School.

Supply packs are new this year and will be specific to each grade and campus. Supply lists will be posted to the District website along with a flier with additional information about the supply sale in the coming weeks.

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Save The Date: Dragon Classic 2008

The 2008 Dragon Classic, Carroll Senior High/Carroll High School's annual PTSO fundraiser, is looking for event sponsors. Dragon Classic is one of the most successful fundraisers on the Carroll ISD calendar. This two-day event will be held Sunday, November 16 and Monday, November 17 and is hosted by the CSHS/CHS PTSO in partnership with the Carroll Athletic Booster Club.

Dragon Classic offers sponsors the chance to take part in an auction dinner on Sunday evening, followed by a golf tournament the next day. Sponsorship packages, ranging from $200 to $10,000, ensure recognition at both events.

Half of the money raised will be used immediately to grant faculty "wish list" items for the current academic year at both campuses, with the other half going to the Booster Club to fund athletic needs for grades seven through 12. In the last two years, $198,000 was raised which directly benefited the academic, fine arts and athletic programs thanks to the generous support of Dragon Classic sponsors and CISD parents.

"The Dragon Classic plays a crucial role in funding our teachers' needs from year to year. Computers, projectors, saltwater tanks and calculators are just a few of the items our PTSO has been able to provide, impacting positively on the educational process at Carroll High School," said CHS Principal Rick Westfall. "The Dragon Classic continues to be an integral cog in the fundraising machine. Thanks Dragon Classic!"

Volunteers are also needed for Dragon Classic. To sign up, or for more information, visit the Dragon Classic website at www.dragonclassic.org or contact Maureen Fallon, malmo@charter.net or Amy Zagar, zagarka@aol.com, Chairmen of this year's event.

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Clifton Capital Presents Golf Pro Classic

The 2008 Clifton Capital Partners Pro Players Golf Classic will be held Monday, June 9, at Timarron Country Club. Carroll High School teacher Kelly Williams, who is currently battling Stage IV cancer, is a beneficiary of the event. The golf classic pairs current and former professional athletes with foursomes for the day and features lunch, dinner and a silent and live auction. Registration opens at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10:30 a.m.

For more information, or to register a team, contact the Pro Players Foundation at 817-488-8048 or E-mail Larry Hutto at ldhutto@aol.com. Volunteers interested in assisting at the event should send an email to Erin Shoupp at eshoupp@msn.com.

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Dragon Faculty Golf Tournament Approaching

It's time once again for the Fire Breathin' Dragon Faculty Golf Tournament. This year's event will take place Wednesday, June 11 in Grand Prairie. The cost is $50 and includes lunch, green fees, cart and fun! The deadline to register is Monday, June 9.

For more information, visit the link below.

Flier: Fire Breathin' Dragon Faculty Golf Tournament

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Don't Miss 2008 Walk Now For Autism Event

The Carroll Dragon swim team is participating again this year in the Dallas/ Fort Worth autism walk. Graduating captain Drew Mays is organizing the swim team and other students from Carroll High School and Carroll Senior High School to walk as a part of "Team Ben." Ben Unkle is a member of the Dragon swim team and is autistic. Last year, nearly 70 Dragon swimmers walked. This year, all faculty, staff and students at CHS and CSHS are invited to participate. Team Ben raised almost $13,000 to support research to find treatments and a cure for autism.

This year's walk takes place the morning of Saturday, June 14 at the Texas Rangers Ballpark. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Anyone interested in participating can register to walk by visiting www.walknowforautism.org/dallas/team/teamben. Click on the "Join our team" tab and follow the instructions to register. No donation is required to participate.

For more information, contact Drew Mays or Barbara Unkle at bunkle@mac.com.

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Week 20 True To The Core Nominees Announced
Click here to nominate!


During the month of May, Carroll ISD is accepting nominations for Dragon employees who show evidence of their commitment to the core value of "Open & Honest Communication."

The May 19-23, 2008 Nominees for "Open & Honest Communication” include:

  • Mary Jo Small - Johnson Elementary School
  • Mark Terry - Eubanks Intermediate School
  • Sandra Applewhite - Johnson Elementary School
  • Teri Spears - Durham Elementary School
  • Lyndsey Browning - Eubanks Intermediate School
  • Pat Watts - Central Administration
  • Paula Connor - Rockenbaugh Elementary School

Weekly drawings will be held throughout the remainder of the school year, with the employee winning a $100 gift card from the district's We Care sponsors. Visit our website and click on the apple core to nominate your favorite Dragon employee.

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CHS Teacher Wins $100 Gift Card

Congratulations to Brandon Rogers, a World Geography teacher at Carroll High School. He's the week 20 winner in the True To The Core drawing. For dedication to Open & Honest Communication, he wins a $100 gift card donated by sponsors of the We Care program. He was nominated by employee Dorothy Cassetta.

True To The Core is a multi-media community awareness campaign aimed at increasing public understanding and support of our schools. The initiative communicates information about the district's core values, vision and mission through advertisements, postcard mailings, newsletters and video productions. True To The Core represents a message of pride for CISD employees, students and parents.

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All-Area Track & Field Teams Named

Dragon athletes C.J. Brown and Colby Lowe were recently named to the All-Area Track & Field team. C.J. is a junior at Carroll Senior High School and Colby is a senior attending Oklahoma State in the fall.

Both C.J. and Colby are members of the Dragon cross country and track teams.

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Dragons Selected For Summer Leadership Academy

Several outstanding Dragons are among a prestigious list of Texas students recently chosen to participate in Education in Action's summer 2008 Lone Star Leadership Academy programs.

Fifth through eighth grade students from across the state were chosen based on demonstrated academic success and leadership ability, an educator recommendation and involvement in school/community activities.

During the week-long residential Lone Star Leadership Academy programs, selected students join delegations of other distinguished students from across the state to develop leadership skills while learning about the great state of Texas. Participants experience what they are learning in school through visits to historically, politically, scientifically and environmentally significant sites including the U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District and Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza (Dallas/Fort Worth program), the offices of their state legislators, The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, bat watching on the Lone Star Riverboat and a Cowboy Cookout (Austin program) and NASA, the Houston Ship Channel, San Jacinto Battleground Monument and Moody Gardens (Houston/Galveston program) and much more. Career speakers introduce participants to a wide variety of unique career and internship opportunities.

The Lone Star Leadership Academy provides a unique opportunity for outstanding students to learn about the Spirit of Texas and what it truly means to be from the Lone Star State. Participants discuss what they learn, complete problem solving and decision-making simulations, exercise creativity and practice presentation skills in Leadership Groups. In addition, participants have fun meeting other outstanding students from across the state of Texas and making new friends while adding to their resume of academic achievements, developing leadership skills and bringing home a wealth of information to supplement what they are learning in school.

Education in Action is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young Texans to become informed and active leaders in their communities. Students involved in student government and service organizations are especially good candidates for Lone Star Leadership Academy programs. Facilitator/student ratio is one to 10 and all facilitators are Texas teachers. For more information about Education in Action or the Lone Star Leadership Academy, call 817-562-4957 or visit www.educationinaction.org.

Congratulations to the following Carroll ISD students:

Dawson Middle School Kyle Claffey
Dawson Middle School Jacob Duenckel
Dawson Middle School Lydia Francis
Dawson Middle School Gregory Lang
Dawson Middle School Trey Loftin
Dawson Middle School Ryan Nolan
Dawson Middle School Jack Ohlhaber
Dawson Middle School Marit Ripley
Dawson Middle School Hayley Ryskoski
Dawson Middle School Joe Sansone
Dawson Middle School Katie Shackelford
Dawson Middle School Shelby Shao
Dawson Middle School Trevor Walter
Dawson Middle School Chase Wichman
Dawson Middle School Cole Williams
Dawson Middle School Story Zanetti
Durham Intermediate School Griffin McManus
Durham Intermediate School Anna Grace Pruitt
Eubanks Intermediate School Ian Andrup
Eubanks Intermediate School Brittany Baerwald
Eubanks Intermediate School Philip Brown
Eubanks Intermediate School Rees Clapperton
Eubanks Intermediate School Taylor Collins
Eubanks Intermediate School Cayla Contardi
Eubanks Intermediate School Emily Curtiss
Eubanks Intermediate School Tanner Deters
Eubanks Intermediate School Steven Flowers
Eubanks Intermediate School Sydney Fugett
Eubanks Intermediate School Christine Glidden
Eubanks Intermediate School Michael Hagen
Eubanks Intermediate School Abby Jacks
Eubanks Intermediate School Samantha Koszarek
Eubanks Intermediate School Elise Landers
Eubanks Intermediate School Chelsea Mayberry
Eubanks Intermediate School Kylie McBride
Eubanks Intermediate School Catherine McCoy
Eubanks Intermediate School Maggie Moor
Eubanks Intermediate School Courtney Mullan
Eubanks Intermediate School Kylie Naughton
Eubanks Intermediate School Michaela Noetzel
Eubanks Intermediate School Kevin O'Brien
Eubanks Intermediate School Audrey Ohlhaber
Eubanks Intermediate School Abbey Phelps
Eubanks Intermediate School Cory Pillow
Eubanks Intermediate School Amy Rasmussen
Eubanks Intermediate School Justin Roach
Eubanks Intermediate School Lauren Schultz
Eubanks Intermediate School Zach Scroggins
Eubanks Intermediate School Julia Snook
Eubanks Intermediate School Madeleine Stockton
Eubanks Intermediate School Melanie Stringer
Eubanks Intermediate School Gianluca Tedeschi
Eubanks Intermediate School Haley Vassios
Eubanks Intermediate School Max Walker
Eubanks Intermediate School Kelsey Walter
Eubanks Intermediate School Delaney White
Eubanks Intermediate School Reilee Williams
Eubanks Intermediate School Nate Williams

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State Qualifiers Represent Carroll At Special Olympics

Several Carroll Life Skills students participated as state qualifiers last weekend at UTA Maverick Stadium. All 14 athletes represented CISD in true Dragon fashion in both physical challenges and sportsmanship. Every athlete came home with at least one medal, which is quite an accomplishment at a meet of this size with 3,000 athletes participating from across the state.

Results from the meet are listed below. Congratulations to all athletes.

Kathryn Albertini - 2nd in 4X100 relay, 1st in standing long jump

Lee Gerding - 7th in 50 meter dash, 1st in JAV throw

Nick Kane - 2nd in 50 meter dash, 3rd in softball throw

Michael Mills - 1st in 10 meter wheelchair race, 4th in softball throw

Chase Milyo -- 2nd in 100 meter dash, 2nd in standing long jump

Andreas Nauwelaers- 2nd in 50 meter dash, 2nd in JAV throw

Chris Norman - 1st in 50 meter dash, 3rd in softball throw

Will O'Brien - 4th in 50 meter walk, 3rd in softball throw

Colton Quinn - 2nd in 4X100 relay, 1st in 100 meter dash, 1st in JAV throw

Macy Smith - 1st in 50 meter dash, 3rd in softball throw

Alissa Wlaburg - 1st in 100 meter dash, 3rd in standing long jump

Rebecca Wallace - 7th in 100 meter dash, 2nd in JAV throw

Alicia Wettig - 2nd in 4X100 relay, 4th in standing long jump, and 4th in 100 meter dash

Christa Wicklund - 2nd in 4X100 relay, 1st in 100 meter dash, 2nd in running long jump

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2008-2009 Green Jackets Announced

Carroll Senior High School's 2008-2009 Green Jackets have been named. This is a position for which students do not run or compete. A list of juniors with a 95+ average is compiled by the counseling office; it is then given to the faculty, and from there the staff members choose the eight young men and eight young women to represent the school as ambassadors.

CSHS Principal Dr. Daniel Presley refers to these students as "The Best of the Best." The new Green Jackets include: Alexandra Browning, Kristen Carter, Kristen Duckworth, Kellie Flaherty, Alexa Herzog, Anwesha Majumder, Lesley Siu, Sloane Sunstrum, David Ahmuty, Drew Cassetta, Christian Genco, Samir Hegde, Andrew Lacombe, David Lerohl, Scott Lopano and Andrew Shaffer.

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Band Members Bring Home Competition Medals

Many Carroll Dragon band members came home with gold and silver medals following the Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest.

Congratulations to the following students earning gold medals for their performances:

Shane Ritchey – Tenor Sax
Michael Keane – Bassoon
Claudine Lucena – Bassoon
Ryan Dickey – Euphonium
Rebecca Ryskoski – Trombone
Brice Thomas – Tuba
Travis Howell – French Horn
Ryan Dickey – Piano
Jenna Wright – Keyboard Percussion
Matt Mason – Keyboard Percussion
Rebecca Vorel – Keyboard Percussion
Austin Thomason – Keyboard Percussion
Kali Freehling – Keyboard Percussion
Mureji Fatunde– Keyboard Percussion
Adam Lucas – Snare Drum
David Lee – Snare Drum


The following students received silver medals for their performances:

Ann Callahan – Bb Clarinet
Emily Augustini – Bb Clarinet
Tyler Webster – Bb Clarinet
Rose Wu – Bb Clarinet
Dixie Carroll – Flute
Stephanie Boisvert - Flute
Kelly Jones – Flute
Ashley Wang – Flute
Lani Huntley – Alto Saxophone
Charlotte Thayer – Trumpet
Siobhan Schramm – Trumpet
Zach Nivens – Trumpet
Kerry Seitz – Trumpet
Kevin Adler – French Horn
Eric Stroope – Keyboard Percussion
Samantha Loucks – Keyboard Percussion
Katherine Dobrovolny – Keyboard Percussion
Brianne Canino – Keyboard Percussion
Mandy Woodrow – Keyboard Percussion
Kyndall White– Keyboard Percussion
Tim Scalzo – Keyboard Percussion
Tommy Westerman – Keyboard Percussion
Tyler Alviz – Keyboard Percussion
Zack Waters – Snare Drum
Matt Leach – Snare Drum

The following ensembles and ensemble members received gold medals for their superior performances:

Clarinet Choir - Emily Augustini, Courtney Benner, Lauren Casonhua, Aaron Lee, Annie Littleton, Josh Sager, Lauren Walden,

Flute Quartet – Kathleen Bautista, Kathryn Benedict, Elena Bollas, Maggie McNaughton

Bb Clarinet Quartet – Kevin Brosnan, Mariah Glasener, Amanda Wagner, Tyler Webster

Bb Clarinet Quartet – Liana Hanson, Kate Kaplan, Tahlla Taylor, Rose Wu

Saxophone Quartet – Greg Cohen, Nick Holder, Shane Ritchey, Braden Walter

Miscellaneous Woodwind Ensemble – Lindsey Appleby, Jake Burch, Mariah Glasener, Michael Keane, Jimmy Klopchic, Claudine Lucena, Mark Nelson, Emily Seiter, Ashley Wang

Percussion Ensemble – Adam Lucas, David Lee, Sam Loucks, Mureji Fatunde, Austin Thomason, Matt Mason, Stephen Sheffield, Jenna Wright, Becca Vorel

Percussion Ensemble – Nick Harrison, Eric Stroope, Colin Knudson, Emma Schultz, McKenzie Stephens, Patrick Zagar, Tyler Alviz

Percussion Ensemble – Matt Leach, Reed Ripley, Tommy Westerman, Lauren Sudberry, Mandy Woodrow, Katherine Dobrovolny, Alex Alspaw, Allison Vetere, Connor Cook, Jenna Neeley, Brianne Canino

Ron Behrends directs the Carroll Dragon band.

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DES Show Choir Wins Big At Sandy Lake

The Durham Elementary Show Choir received "one pluses" at Sandy Lake last week. The choir brought home a trophy for their performance. In addition, they were named "Outstanding Show Choir" of the day and received a second trophy.

The judges' comments were very complimentary and said things like, "100 percent high voltage. . .Terrific - I can't stop smiling. . .Wonderful to see such a polished group. . .Congrats to you and your teacher."

David Platt directs the DES show choir.

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Our Newest Baby Dragon

Congratulations to Jan Poindexter (Transportation Department) on the birth of her grandson Kyle McKay Poindexter. Kyle was born May 19 weighing six pounds, six ounces. Proud parents are Blake (Class of '97) and Alli Poindexter.

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With Sympathy

Our sympathy is expressed to Vanessa Cobb (Durham Elementary) following the death of her grandfather. Funeral services were held in Oklahoma City.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Southlake Chamber Gives Back To Carroll Teachers, Students

Carroll ISD's 2007-2008 Campus Teachers of the Year

Starting in 2006, the Southlake Chamber’s board of directors voted to recognize Carroll ISD Teachers of the Year for their continued dedication to producing quality students. At the May 12 end-of-year reception, Chamber President Giovanna Phillips recognized each CISD Teacher of the Year with a $100 contribution and the two district Teachers of the Year with a $500 contribution.

The campus Teachers of the Year include:

• Pam Platt
• Polly Allen
• Becky Sewell
• Julie Graviett
• Trisha Pate
• Chris Underwood
• Kim Bell
• Susan Herndon
• Julie Presley
• Julie McCurley
• Lora Benedetti

The District Teachers of the Year are:

• Julie McCurley
• Chris Underwood

Every year the Chamber also donates $1,000 scholarships to two graduating Carroll Senior High School seniors. This year those two well-deserving recipients were:

• Tyler Liu
• Lauren Brooks

The Chamber donates the scholarships as a sign of support for CISD for continually producing students who will no doubt, meet the future needs of businesses. The Chamber congratulates both of these students, as well as the Teacher of the Year recipients and wishes them all the best of luck in the future.

For more information please email info@southlakechamber.com or call 817-481-8200.


Summer Educator Workshop Offered On Chinese Music

The University of North Texas is offering a workshop that is designed to help educators who work in increasingly multi-ethnic school systems prepare students for life and work in a world that is more interconnected every day. This workshop will help participants learn a little more about Chinese music and how to incorporate it into music programs.

See the link below for a free, one-day workshop (lunch included) on Chinese music to be held at the University of North Texas Friday, June 27. Although the workshop is advertised for social studies teachers, music educators are equally welcome. There is still plenty of space, and the registration deadline of June 1 has been extended to June 20.

Flier: North Texas Summer Workshop 2008

 

DFW Airport Hosting Teacher Appreciation Event

In appreciation of teachers, DFW Airport is offering seven consecutive days of free parking at DFW Airport's Express South parking lot. The number of coupons are in limited supply.

Please see below for specific details.

Coupon: Teacher Appreciation - 7 Consecutive Days Free Parking at Express South Only

Distribution Location: Coupons will be distributed at Express South Only
Coupon Distribution Dates: Saturday, May 31 through Sunday, June 8 (while supplies last)
Distribution Hours: Beginning at 5 a.m. while supplies last

Valid dates for parking using coupon: May 31, 2008 through August 31, 2008 at Express South Only.

Note:

  • Teacher must present valid ID indicating they are in the teaching profession to receive the 7 Days Free Parking at Express South Only.
  • Coupons will be distributed only at Express South while supplies last.
  • If when the coupon is picked up and if they are not traveling until a later date, there is a (approximate) $1.00 fee to enter the airport to go to Express South to pick up the coupon.
  • If travel is occurring at the time they pick up the coupon, then no fees apply.

24 Hour Fitness Offering Free Basketball Training

24 Hour Fitness in Southlake is offering complimentary "Hoopology" basketball training instruction from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 7 and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 8. This free basketball training is available to anyone ages 8 to 18. Participants must register by phone or E-mail in advance.

For more information, visit the link below. 24 Hour Fitness is located at 301 N. Nolen Drive in Southlake.

Flier: 24 Hour Fitness Offers Free Basketball Training In Southlake

 

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