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Troy, OH – Nearly fifty Deaf and hearing elementary school students from Fairborn Intermediate School and Forest Elementary School in Troy will present a special performance of the National Anthem entirely in Sign Language prior to this Saturday night’s Troy Bruins hockey game at Hobart Arena as part of the Bruins “Deaf Awareness Night” festivities.

Students participating in “sign language clubs” at both Fairborn Intermediate and Forrest in Troy have been learning basic sign language skills throughout the school year, and for the past several weeks have been rehearsing the American National Anthem in preparation for Saturday’s Troy Bruins hockey game at the historic Hobart Arena. 

In addition to the special performance of the National Anthem prior to the opening faceoff, the Bruins have invited the Deaf community throughout the Miami Valley as well as local area college students enrolled in sign language courses to bring awareness to Deaf culture. The Bruins have also taken steps to make the event accessible for all, hearing and Deaf, with special captions on the large overhead video screen during the game along with other features intended to educate everyone in attendance about Deaf culture.

Putting the event together in conjunction with the Bruins staff is Fairborn Intermediate School Sign Language Interpreter and Troy resident Jamie Stockslager, who also founded the “sign language club” at Fairborn Intermediate School. “This event is a wonderful way to celebrate Deaf culture, as well as educate our neighbors, in a fun and exciting way” noted Stockslager on the event. “Our kids have been practicing for weeks, with both hearing and Deaf students eager to showcase their hard work. Our students are very excited to have this wonderful opportunity and cannot wait to perform.” Teaming up with Stockslager for the event is Forest Elementary School Title1 teacher Courtney Carpenter and Jennifer Hewitt. Hewitt noted that during a recent snow day, several parents and students called in hoping that the sign language club would still meet, showing their eagerness and excitement for the event.

For the Bruins, this special event highlights their inaugural season of providing affordable family entertainment to the Miami Valley, while giving back to their community. Saturday night’s 8:00pm game features the return of in-state rival Findlay Grrrowl, with doors opening to the public at 7:00pm. Bruins general admission tickets are just $7, with students, seniors and military receiving a $1 discount at the box office. For more information, call the Bruins office at 985-PUCK or visit www.TroyBruins.com.

 


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abby

Tue, 18 May 2010 17:57:16

i was part of it

 

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