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Eastport-South Manor students urge board to recognize Sharkettes as school sport
Summary
Seventh- and eighth-grade members of the Sharkettes told the Eastport-South Manor Board on Nov. 19 they want the district to reclassify the dance team as an official sport to gain funding, facility access and eligibility for competitions and scholarships.
Liliana Cavalieri, an eighth grader, and Isabella Kozel, vice president of the seventh-grade student body, asked the Eastport-South Manor Board of Education on Nov. 19 to recognize the Sharkettes as an official school sport rather than a club, saying that change would secure funding, guaranteed practice space in the new dance room and eligibility for regional and national competitions.
The students listed local districts…
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