Sacred Heart Catholic School middle school students recently had a visit from Gray Stone Day School’s D.R.E.A.M. team (Daring to Role-model Excellence as Athletic Mentors) to promote healthy lifestyle choices and share personal experiences related to interpersonal communication, personal responsibility and the role of the scholar-athlete in the high school setting.
Students participated in a series of activities designed to explore personality type and leadership style and listened to personal accounts of the highs and lows of high school life.
The D.R.E.A.M. Team is regulated by the N.C. High School Athletic Association. High school students participate in training sessions that include effective communication skills, presentation methods, role modeling, mentoring and positive lifestyle choices. D.R.E.A.M. Team leaders assume three roles: role models and mentors, peer helpers and school ambassadors. Team leaders meet regularly to prepare and carry out their projects and activities. D.R.E.A.M.
Team members who came to SHCS include John Latimer, David Singletary, Isaiah Wingeier-Rayo, Madison Hatley, Chloe Burks, Zachary Kessinger, Cassie Bebout, Kalysta Russel and Michaela Hill.