Paralympian Chris Waddell to teach students about resilience - - Belfast - Waldo - The Republican Journal
Searsport — On Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 9 a.m., champion Paralympic athlete Chris Waddell will be giving a presentation of his Nametags educational program for Searsport school students.
In this interactive program, designed in conjunction with Donna Volpitta, Ed.D, Chris uses video clips, activities and stories in order to challenge students to think about the assumptions we make about the labels that we place on ourselves and others. It is a powerful presentation that is endorsed by bullying expert Joel Haber.
On later that day, at 7 p.m. in the Searsport District High School cafetorium, Waddell — who was featured this July on ABC’s 20/20 “Super Humans” segment for his 2009 summit of Mount Kilimanjaro — will be presenting his award winning documentary of the climb “One Revolution."
This is the only screening of the film in Maine, and is a must-see. This screening of the film is proudly sponsored by Hamilton Marine Inc., so there will be no admission charge for the event, however, donations are welcome and all proceeds go to the One Revolution Non-profit foundation. For more information contact Jessica (parent volunteer) at 323-4512 or the school at 548-2313.
