WOW!! Early Christmas Present!
@GardenGerty (157554)
United States
December 21, 2016 7:04am CST
The principal at our school just won an early Christmas present for his family. With his basketball skills he won $5000.
He deserves it, as educators do not make a lot of money and even his wife does a lot of volunteering with the school.
He was at a basketball game at Emporia State University and was selected for a challenge to shoot some hoops.
In thirty seconds he made a layup, a three pointer, a half court shot and a free throw. My husband watched the video and said it was even more impressive because he had to retrieve all the balls himself.
Did I mention that he is a really good and involved principal? He helps settle things down when our kiddos in our "structured classroom" may be have a bad day or a bad behavior, giving stern words when called for, and hugs when needed.
It could not have happened for a nicer person. I included a link to the KWCH video.
Justin Wasmuth, a principal at Marion Elementary School hit a layup, free throw, three-pointer and half court shot in 30 seconds to win $5000 in the Modern Air Heat It Up Challenge at halftime of the Lady Hornets 85-51 win over Lindenwood.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
21 Dec 16
Wow that was very impressive! Good for me! Nice to see good things happen for good people!!
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@GardenGerty (157554)
• United States
21 Dec 16
It is good to see someone win that you know personally and you know is a good person.
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@SunnyShores (201)
• Boone, North Carolina
21 Dec 16
@GardenGerty Agreed! It's good to cheer on strangers as we cross paths - yet to cheer on someone you know & admire as they are recognized for their worth to the community - that's special. Hang on to these memories and support him in his position :)
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@GardenGerty (157554)
• United States
27 Dec 16
Someone at school told me about it and then it was in my yahoo news.
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@celticeagle (159062)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Dec 16
Wow! That is quite a gift. And, sounds like not a nicer guy for it to happen to. Was it planned? I think teachers and principals and all school workers need to make more.
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@GardenGerty (157554)
• United States
22 Dec 16
No, I do not think it was planned. I believe it was a big game for his Alma Mater and he went and he happened to be chosen. This is a yearly event though. Yes, educators hold so much of the future and they should be well paid.
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@GardenGerty (157554)
• United States
22 Dec 16
Yes, he is such a nice guy and has a large family. I am sure that it will be put to good use.
@riteeshpatidar9026 (504)
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21 Dec 16
He really deserves that?
Do you deserve something more on christmus?
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@GardenGerty (157554)
• United States
22 Dec 16
I think he does deserve it. He demonstrated the skills called for and works hard. I feel like in the building we have been given lots of recognition as well.
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@GardenGerty (157554)
• United States
22 Dec 16
I am glad to share some happy news. It is good any time of year.
@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
22 Dec 16
It is nice when someone who deserves to win actually wins!
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
21 Dec 16
oh nice amount he won too!
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@GardenGerty (157554)
• United States
22 Dec 16
And it was a good time of year to receive it.
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@GardenGerty (157554)
• United States
22 Dec 16
The school certainly enjoyed hearing this. He is a hero in the building.
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