Pink Out!
Glenridge Goes PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
GMS Lions Support Breast Cancer Awareness
GMS Special Edition of "Through Our Eyes"
There are many strong people in the world, but maybe the strongest are the people who fight cancer. Some strong teachers at our school who faced Breast Cancer are: Mrs.Williams, Mrs.Inman, Mrs. Frohlich and Mrs.Carter. They shared their stories with us. We dedicate this Special Edition of our newsletter "Though our Eyes" to them and all the GMS families touched by a loved one's fight and hope.
Mrs.Carter's Fight
Mrs.Carter was diagnosed in October of 2011. Her family was with her every step of the way. She tried to take it as another thing to deal with. She was not scared and stayed calm. She was excited when she finished chemotherapy. Mrs. Carter has a pink party on her birthday each year. She hopes that all students participate in the pink walk this year!
The Strength Within Mrs. Inman
She was diagnosed in 1990, at the age of thirty one. She was afraid because she had a three year old son. Her family supported her. When she went through chemotherapy, the treatment was tough and tiring. She knew she could get through it for her son. " The greatest gift to be given is encouragement from other survivors and to know that your life changes but it's not over."
The Courage In Mrs. Williams
Mrs. Williams was diagnosed on July 23, 2009. Her husband, daughter, her four sisters, dad, and GMS friends were her supporters. If she could describe how she felt after chemo-therapy in one word it would be "Eleated!"To get her through it, she thought of her family's support. She was in M.D Anderson Hospital. She said M.D Anderson made her feel like she wasn't even sick. "They were very kind," she reported, "It's a wonderful place."
Mrs. Frohlich's Hope
Mrs. Frohich was diagnosed in April 2007 and the second time in January 2013. She is currently cancer free. She describes treatment like being sea sick for eight and a half months. She was 47 when she was first diagnosed. She was fearful and worried about her son who was twelve years old at the time. For support, she had her family, friends and co workers.
Munching on Pink!
Volunteers baked cookies and sold them in the teachers' lounge! Each yummy home made cookie was given a donation. Teachers reported that he cookies were delicious and they appreciated the bakers for giving them a little sweet treat!
PTSA Making Shirts
Our PTSA student group got together and tie-dyed their GMS shirts especially for Pink Out. The PTSA holds their meetings with students after school twice a month. The students work on projects together.
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Tough Guys Wear Pink!
Andre reports: "In Pop Warner football, my team the Azalea Park Panthers WENT PINK on October 5th with everybody wearing pink socks, mouthguards, helmet stickers, gloves, and shoelaces to show support.
Sheriff's Office Pink Visit
A Seminole County Sheriff's car arrived in style. Lt. Jason Bender brought a bright Ford Explorer to GMS. PTSA members were able to pose for a few of the pictures with the pink lion right by their side.
PTSA = Pink all Week!
PTSA set up a table in the courtyard selling everything from tee shirts to flamingos. They were proud to wear their pink while raising money for the Breast Cancer Research foundation. They raised almost $200!
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A Teacher's Touching Story
Ms. White, GMS 8th grade U.S. History teacher has a very special PINK story. Her grandmother, Bertha White, was a teacher in Vero Beach for 25 years. Ms. Bertha White passed away from breast cancer. Each year in memory of Bertha White, her entire family participates in the Breast Cancer Walk at UCF. As you can see from the picture, they even make and wear their own TuTu's! This year 30 members of the family walked in honor and memory of Bertha White.
"Her spirit lives on through us when we do this in her memory".
~Ms. White (8TH GRADE US HISTORY TEACHER)
Ms. White leads the Tutu Ladies
Light Shines on the Walk
GMS Students Make a Ribbon
Lions Making Strides to End Breast Cancer
On Sunday, October 20th, the Glenridge Middle School team did their part to help end breast cancer. Along the streets of Orlando, all you saw was pink . The PTSA led the way during the Orlando Walk at Lake Eola. The Lions were thinking pink and finished the walk with their heads high and their spirits higher. They all knew one day they will find a cure. Pictured above from left to right: Holly from Lexus, Amber G., Lindsey R., Venessa Echols from WFTV Channel 9 ,and Riley W.
The Start Line!
The Walk took place in Downtown, Lake Eola. The Breast Cancer Walk was crowded, but everyone was having fun walking down the street dressed in pink.
Posters
Posters were made for everyone to hold while they walked and supported the cause through the 3.2 miles of the Breast Cancer Walk.
Ms. Carter Gets Support
In the Breast Cancer Walk, students saw Ms.Carter so she posed for a pink picture. She is a survivor proud to strike a pose.
The Elephant Man
Even men wear pink. You could probably spot him in a crowd. His costume was so unique while supporting the cause at the same time.
Guess who else?
Ms. Williams was also at the walk, supporting Breast Cancer Research as a Survivor.
Hot Weather
Jazz reported "The walk was fabulous but the weather was ridiculous. It was so hot you had to have water or else you would have fainted." Whew!
Special Edition Contributors
This Special Edition of "Though our Eyes" was written, created and produced by students in Photo Journalism:
Lindsey R., Jazz G, Maddie D., Andre L., and Rileigh H.
Video: Pictures, recording and editing by Sienna O. and Olivia A. (Yearbook p3)