Officials said the group’s performance represented win for community
KAU videographer Chuck Freeman, father of player Jake Freeman, passes out cake during the welcome-home celebration Sunday night, an event praised for its demonstration of community spirit at the Unionville-Chadds Ford school board meeting.
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Excitement about the upcoming school year – heightened by the recent second-place finish of the KAU baseball team at the Senior League World Series – pervaded Monday night’s meeting of the Unionville-Chadds Ford school board.
Unionville High Principal Paula Massanari was one of several speakers who praised the Kennett Kings’ accomplishments. “They brought all sorts of joy to the community,” she said.
Board Vice-President Victor Dupuis said he wished that everyone could have attended Sunday night’s welcome-home ceremony for the team. He said it was inspiring to see the unity personified by the team, which is comprised of students from Unionville, Kennett and Avondale.
A resident thanked the board for recognizing the team. “We should be so proud of everything they did,” she said.
