CNJ+ May 2024

ST. GREGORY THE GREAT ACADEMY IN HAMILTON SQUARE, NJ, NAMED NATIONAL FINALIST IN HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS CONTEST – WINS $1,000 FROM JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS

St. Gregory the Great Acade my in Hamilton Square, N.J. has been selected as a 2024 nation al finalist in the 2 nd annual ele mentary school creativity contest sponsored by Jersey Mike’s Subs and the Harlem Globetrotters. Dubbed the “Court of Creativity presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs,” this competition inspires students and educators to display their in ventive talents through projects related to the Harlem Globetrot ters or basketball. As a top 10 selection by a panel of judges, the academy has been awarded a $1,000 donation from Jersey Mike’s Subs. One grand prize winner will receive a visit from the Harlem Globetrotters before the end of the 2023-24 school year. Three of the school’s students, Luke, Luke, and Lucas, show cased their creativity through a stop-motion film. The teammates and best friends created an ani

ABOUT JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS Jersey Mike’s Subs, with more than 3,000 locations open and in devel opment, serves authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs on in-store freshly baked bread — the same recipe it started with in 1956. Passion for giving in Jersey Mike’s local communities is reflected in its mission statement “Giv ing…making a difference in someone’s life.” For more information, please visit jerseymikes.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X . ABOUT THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters are THE originators of basketball style, captured by dynamic athletes with unmatched skills and influencers of to day’s game. The team has showcased their iconic brand of basketball in over 124 countries and territories across six continents since 1926. Proud inductees into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, their mission continues to ad vance the game of basketball and deliver exciting and interactive entertainment to the world. If you have ever seen a jump shot, slam dunk or a half-court hook shot, you have witnessed the creative moves made famous by the Globetrotters. The Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Herschend En terprises, the largest family-owned themed entertainment company in the U.S. Contact: Eric Nemeth, nemeth@ericpr.com

mation using over 700 photos, successfully winning money for their school. Their creative sessions were fueled by eating nearly a dozen subs from Jersey Mike’s. Students across the country submitted unique and entertaining entries ranging from basketball-themed math class to Globetrotters-inspired art and trick shot videos. The entries showcased the students’ teamwork, imag ination, and skill. Each entry demonstrated the power of collaboration, cre ativity, and sportsmanship. “Ingenuity and creativity add a layer of excitement to any activity, wheth er it’s a live Harlem Globetrotters game or a classroom activity,” said Rich Hope, the Chief Marketing Officer at Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, Inc. “The exceptional projects submitted from across the nation truly embody the spirit of the Globetrotters. Thanks to all of the schools who participated. We’re thrilled to make this an annual tradition.” The challenge was open to public, private, and vocational schools with grades Kindergarten through 5th across the United States. It was part of Jer sey Mike’s and the Harlem Globetrotters’ ongoing efforts to promote healthy lifestyles, teamwork, and creativity among young people.

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