Published on June 9, 2011
Filed under: Current, News
We’re growing at Triple Threat. More opportunities and more youth we get to serve.
To help us, we’ve enlisted the help of a group of super-talented interns from around the area.
Take a minute to meet them!
Sarah Chandler from Aurora, IL.
Working with Sue on Grants and Events
Senior at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville majoring in Business
Administration minors in Public Relations and Political Science.
Obsessed with Hello Kitty and has no idea why
My name is Amanda Evers I am a Senior Graphic Design major at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL. I always cry when I laugh. Amanda is working with Jordan on design and graphics.
My name is Drew Isbel.l I am a senior Recreational Management major at Illinois State University. I am hungry on a 24-hour basis; usually stopping to go to the bathroom and to drive occasionally.
Not pictured:
Hunter Hempen, video/photography intern from Southeast Missouri State.
If you’re interested in an internship with Triple Threat, email info@triplethreat.org
A select group of students from District 131 schools are ready to put their best foot forward.
Cheerleading coaches from around the district hand-picked students to be on the Triple Threat All-Star Cheer and Dance team. After weeks of practice, the group is ready to perform in the cheerleading competition at the annual District 131 5th Grade Basketball Tournament.
Big thanks to the awesome volunteers who put this together, including Stacy Kvernmo, who led the program all the way to child birth! Thanks to everyone!
Spoken word is a very powerful thing. It can give strength through the delivery of its words and courage through its resounding message.
A group of East Aurora students — aptly called Verbal Courage — have found that out.
EAHS student poets in the Triple Threat Poetry program are prepping to be the first-ever team from Aurora to compete in Louder than a Bomb . The 11th annual youth poetry slam will be held in Chicago on February 25th.
Professionals with backgrounds in poetry, public speaking and theatre are coaching the Aurora team. The public is invited to VOICES, a preview poetry performance to be hosted at a soon-to-be determined location on the evening of Feb.12th . We’d love to have you! For more information contact Stefanie.
Jr. Einsteins is a new Triple Threat program meant to take critical thinking to the next level.
Not only will a select group of Triple Threat students get to learn how the mind processes information, but their mental abilities will be put to the test in group challenges.
Want to flex your brain muscle and volunteer? Let us know!
Sara Mock is a long-time Triple Threat volunteer. Her love for art and passion to serve under-resourced youth have led her into volunteer roles for a poetry program and a non-traditional art program, among others.
As many times as she’s volunteered, Sara learns something new every time. Find out what a group of high school poetry students taught her:
Meet Troy Pascley, Triple Threat’s new Athletic Director.
Troy just graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Interpersonal Communications. The 22-year-old is married to wife Brittany with one boy and another on the way. Troy starred at the University of Louisville as a wide receiver and turned down a chance at the NFL combine to bring his passion for helping youth to Triple Threat.
Troy was the Louisville campus leader for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and spoke at various FCA events. Other highlights of his time at Louisville included mentoring local athletes and setting up a local homeless ministry.
The Edge Church, Triple Threat and some of their community partners spread a little extra joy this Christmas. Some 40 volunteers from the Edge, as well as Triple Threat staff put on a huge holiday party for residents at Jericho circle the day after Christmas. There was toys and food and games. Oh my.
Toys for Tots donated about 170 toys for children at Jericho. Also, The Orchard Church donated photo frames for families who had their photos taken in an earlier Triple Threat event. Thanks to all sponsors and volunteers for making such an incredible time possible!
If you have Triple Threat on your mind and holiday spirit in your heart, then here’s a perfect opportunity.
Tiny Candle is a commemorative collection of holiday music recorded over a five-year span at Aurora’s Backthird Audio. Students from a Triple Threat arts program designed the original album covers. All profits from CD sales go to Triple Threat. CDs are available at www.tinycandle.com and are up for pre-order.
Want to know more? Visit the Tiny Candle Web site or check it out in the press — here’s a story from Triblocal and another from the Beacon News.
Usually in the spring, this year’s annual softball tournament is set for the fall.
Triple Threat will partner with Aurora School District 131 to sponsor the 5th grade East Aurora Boys and Girls Softball Tournament Saturday, October 16th. The event will be held from 9:00am – 4:00pm at the East Aurora Softball Fields. Teams from all 12 elementary schools of East Aurora will participate. The tournament provides young athletes a positive experience of team building and structured competition through sports. Triple Threat sponsored crafts, games and prizes, face painting and fun tattoos are all part of the family fun being planned for the event. Volunteers needed as umpires, score keepers, check-in and Kids Games area.
