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BOARDMAN -- A new outdoor activity at Boardman Glenwood Junior High is open for the public, thanks to teachers getting a grant.
Tim Harker, a technology teacher, and science teacher Eric Diefenderfer assembled a team of teachers, administrators and maintenance staff that built the Spartan Disc Golf Course at the school over spring break.
The team won a $2,700 national grant from the GPD Employees Foundation. The foundation, established in 2014, aids in channeling donations that will enrich the K-12 public education experience
"It was truly a group effort," Harker said. "We all had input to earn the grant."
Physical education teachers researched the equipment needed, while science teachers helped build and plan for the course. Mike Shevock, music teacher, and Principal Bart Smith showed up to dig and build.
The group is enthusiastic that in addition to students, area residents will be able to use the facility.
"We are so excited about this project," physical education teacher Danielle Siembida said. "The nine-hole course will be used by our students, but will also be open to the Boardman community."
The only request the teachers have is to keep students in mind when using the course.
"We only ask that people yield to students after school hours," said physical education teacher Chuck Schiffhauer. "Disc golf will be closed to the public during the day when PE classes are using it, and during cross country events."
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