L-R: Addison Hayes, Andrew Hayes, Lt. Andre Oliver
at awards banquet
 
Miss PAL 2009 Runner Up Miss PAL 2009
Andrea Massey Christian Wade | PAL is a youth crime prevention program that utilizes educational, athletic and recreational activities to create trust and understanding between police officers and youth. It is based on the conviction that young people - if they are reached early enough - can develop strong positive attitudes towards police officers in their journey through life toward the goal of maturity and good citizenship. The PAL program brings youth under the supervision and positive influence of a law enforcement agency and expands public awareness about the role of a police officer and the reinforcement of the responsible values and attitudes instilled in young people by their parents.
Studies have shown that if a young person respects a police officer on the ball field, gym or classroom, the youth will likely come to respect the laws that police officers enforce. Such respect is beneficial to the youth, the police officer, the neighborhood and the business community.
Savannah-Chatham has an active PAL program.
PAL Basketball
Savannah PAL 12U Basketball team won the City Championship on Saturday, February 28, 2009. The Savannah PALS defeated the Carver Height Stallions 60 -55. The Stallions came into the game undefeated with a perfect 10-0 record and the PALS were 9-1.
The Savannah PALS lost to the Stallions in an earlier meeting in overtime 38-35. Saturday the Savannah PALS were led by Jamal Normal who score 10 fourth quarter points and finished 13 points. Norman bounce back from early foul trouble and also contributed a game high 14 rebounds. Three other PAL players were in double figures for the PALS with Kendarius Dukes scoring 10 points, Eric Johnson 10 points, Amad Johnson 14 points. Other team members that contributed to the victory were Chris Coakley, Laquae Morris, Malik Brown, Carlton Brown, Quincy Jones, and Joshua Williams.
Thanks to Coaches Charles Williams and Ken Mitchell for helping the Savannah PALS repeat as City Champions back-2-back.
PAL Football
The Savannah PAL All-Star team defeated Wayne County All-Stars 28-6 to capture their third straight District Championship on December 11, 2008 in Jesup, Georgia. The PAL 12U completed a perfect season going 12-0. The undefeated season was the first in the history of the program.
Congratulations to the 12U PAL players who have completed their eligibility for youth football. Thanks go out to the Senior Class of Corey Baker, Lonnie Bridges, Carlton Brown, Malik Brown, Manford Bulloch, Brandon Davis, Kendarius Dukes, Jonathan Gaines, Victor Snowden, Orinthus Harding, Andrew Hayes, Aaron Hayes, Cedrick Jackson, Ahmad Johnson, Derek Kirkland, Dushad Morris, LaQuaye Morris, Jamal Norman, Juan Perez, Josh Williams, and Daniel Wade.
Thanks for all the memories from Coach Oliver, Coach Adams, Coach Hicks, Coach Locke, Coach Williams, Coach Carter, and Coach Elleby.
The 10 & Under football team finished runner-up in the City of Savannah.
They were shutout by the Savannah Stars 25- 0 in the semi-finals of the play-offs. The 10U Football team has completed a successful season by finishing with a record of 6-2. Congratulations to the coaches and players.
Coaches for the 10U are Charles Brown, Kenneth Clarke, and Michael Kelevh.
Miss PAL Pagent
The 2008 Ms. PAL Pagent took place on December 3, 2008. Seven year-old Ms. Andrea Massey won the title, while the runner up was eight year-old Ms. Christian Wade.
Special thanks to the devoted coaches and volunteers who organized the event. From left to right Coach Charles Williams, Andre' Oliver, Mrs. Melinda Miller, Ms. Brandi Williams, and Kevin Elleby (shown below).
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