Minford High School

News Release

491 Bond Rd. Minford, OH 45653

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For Immediate Release Nov. 25 Contact: Jim Parkes, Athletic Director

Minford High School STUDENT-ATHLETES ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Minford, Ohio – Minford High School is participating in the Ohio High School Athletic Association Foundation’s new community service initiative, “OHSAA Foundation Service Week.” Minford Varsity Boys Basketball will be participating in a “Foundation Game” on Dec. 1^st at 7:30 against Ironton at Ironton

As part of Service Week, all participating schools have identified a community service project that is meaningful for their school and community. Minford Falcon Legacy Scholarship Endowment. Set up with The Scioto Foundation/UCAN Program. Many schools already incorporate community service as an extension of learning in the classroom. Foundation Service Week is highlighted by "Foundation Games," where participating schools are permitted to use one of the five allotted basketball scrimmages to play a live game under all normal game conditions, although the game does not count on a team’s record. The inaugural statewide OHSAA Foundation Service Week takes place Friday, November 21, through Saturday, December 6, 2008.

Proceeds from Foundation Games go directly to the selected community service project, less a $250 contribution per school to the OHSAA Foundation, which will be returned to schools in the form of scholarships and leadership conferences for student-athletes in all sports.

During the inaugural Foundation Service Week, over 270 schools will be participating in events across the state. A complete schedule of Foundation Games is available online at www.ohsaafoundation.org.

The OHSAA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and was created over 10 years ago to provide resources for enhancing educational opportunities and services for Ohio’s student-athletes.

—Minford High School—