Watertown High School

What's Your Red Rubber Ball?

WYRRB GALLERY

Kevin Carroll

He is a former professional soccer player, head athletic trainer for the Philadelphia 76ers, and employee of Nike who uses the metaphor of a schoolyard red rubber ball to inspire people to have dreams and go after them.  His remarkable life story of transcendence over tragedy and his engaging personality combine to captivate his audiences around the world.

September 7-8, 2011

Kevin Carroll's Visit to Watertown High School

Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman (center) spoke to the freshmen and sophomore classes.

Guy Buzzanco (BOE, far right) recalled a portion of his own dream story from his freshman year of college.

DREAM initiative- DREAM IT, DO IT.

U.S. Congressman Chris Murphy shared his dream story with students and answered their questions.

DREAM IT, DO IT.

"How can a single dream change the world?"

"You need to be willing to take a chance."

DREAM IT, DO IT.

"Haters are confused admirers who can't understand why everybody else likes you."

"You need to surround yourself with encouragers."

"You need to open your mouth if you want to be fed."

DREAM IT, DO IT.

State Representative Sean Williams and State Senator Rob Kane participated in the evening program for parents.

DREAM IT, DO IT.

"You need to be present, intentional."

"Prepare to Shine!"

DREAM IT, DO IT.

What's Your Red Rubber Ball?

Watertown High School would like to thank Kevin Carroll and all of the participants.  Mr. Carroll spent two days meeting and speaking to students and members of our community.  A very special thank you goes to Cablevision's Educational Initiative-Power to Learn and Disney/ESPN Book Group for their generous support and participation in this event. Representing these organizations were Trent Anderson (Cablevision's Vice President of Education) and John Porio (ESPN/Disney Book Group).  Each student received a copy of Kevin's book which contains activities which will help our students discover and follow their dreams.  

Discover Your Inspiration and Chase it for a Lifetime.