
Fifth-graders go head-to-head in Lafayette Elementary archery finals
Lafayette Elementary School
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Over the past few months, the fifth-graders at Lafayette Elementary School have been participating in an archery program as part of their physical education (PE) curriculum. This program was run by PE instructor Jerod Brock, along with Glenn Zirkle and Mike McCray from the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office. The focus of the program was on sportsmanship, ethics and proper archery etiquette while also emphasizing the importance of a positive attitude and skill improvement.
The training began with students learning essential safety rules and some background on the history of Olympic archery. They practiced shooting in small groups over several months