Jackson High School Named Partner Of The Year

by Michelle Woods

The awarded with its "Community Partner of the Year" award on Sunday, Dec. 18.

The FitWit Foundation's mission is to help young people live healthy
and successful lives. It conducted it's seventh fitness program with teens
and teachers at Jackson from September 2011 to October 2011.

We have strengthened our alliance and our shared resources with Maynard
Jackson High School. This past year was a combined effort in reaching new
students, engaging great teachers into the program and giving some great
visibility to how organizations and schools can make a joint impact.

Jackson Assistant Principal Donavin Murdock received the award on behalf of the school at the annual event, which was held at Zoo Atlanta.

The FitWit Foundation was thrilled to honor the school for its efforts,
dedication and commitment for healthier students. The Foundation will
continue with it’s fitness and nutrition programs at Maynard in February 2012.

In the picture from L to R: Josh Guerrieri, founder of FitWit, Michelle
Woods, Program Director, Donavin Murdock of Maynard Jackson and Ben
Thoele, Executive Director of the FitWit Foundation.

Ms. Woods is the FitWit Foundation's program director.