Fourth and fifth grade students that qualified as school finalists in their elementary school’s physical fitness test were invited to compete against each other in a district wide jamboree at the Baldwin High School after school ended on Dec. 9. The event was ran by high school students participating in Athletes Helping Athletes — a non-profit organization focused on connecting local athletes with special needs to student-athletes in order to inspire mutual benefit and respect — and elementary school physical education teachers, like Tyshawn “Ty” Scarlett, district director of health, physical education and athletics.
“The Fitness Jamboree is a wonderful Baldwin tradition that provided a sense of normality,” said Scarlett. “It was great seeing our elementary students showcasing their skills at the high school in front of a cheering crowd. The gymnasium was full of smiles! Overall, it was a spectacular event.”
Students participated in four different physical events — push-ups, sit-ups, the shuttle run, and the long jump, which were divided by grade and gender.
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