Today is Read Across America Day we are excited to feature an amazing Reader and Leader! Jamykle Benison is a senior at Garfield Heights High School in Ohio. He participates in multiple sports: football, track, bowling, hockey and baseball. Jamykle has been a member of the National Honor Society since his sophomore year, has a 4.0 GPA and was recently named a 2023 Dream All-American Player, an honor that recognizes the top high school athletes in all sports.
This week we are excited to feature three Walsh University athletes in our Student-Athlete Spotlight! For over seven years, Walsh University athletes have partnered with Louisville City Schools in Ohio through our 2nd & 7 literacy outreach program. We are grateful for the tremendous impact Walsh University athletes have upon young readers during their four visits each year to Louisville Elementary.
Today we are proud to feature Bailey Hughes in our Student-Athlete Spotlight. Bailey is a Senior at Riverside High School in the Martin County School District in North Carolina. As a member of the Basketball, Volleyball and Softball teams, Bailey understands the importance of using her platform to encourage young readers.