Lou Williams Brings Teammates to His Alma Mater for Surprise Pep Rally and Open Practice
ATLANTA (October 23, 2012) --
The Atlanta Hawks, Hawks
Cheerleaders and Harry the Hawk surprised over 1,500 students today at South
Gwinnett High School with an open practice. Students and teachers from the high
school and neighboring Britt Elementary School were invited to attend an
academic rally to celebrate their high achievement during this school year when
Principal Eric Thigpen and South Gwinnett alum and new Hawks guard Lou Williams
announced the Hawks were taking over.
‘The Voice of the Hawks’ Steve
Holman, Harry the Hawk and the Hawks Cheerleaders entertained the crowd, giving
out rally towels and performing dance routines as Head Coach Larry Drew took the
team through practice before closing with a special scrimmage just for those in
attendance.
Williams
starred at South Gwinnett High School where he was a four-time All-State
Selection (2001-05) and earned Georgia’s “Mr. Basketball” award as both a junior
and senior (2004-05). As a junior, he led the team to a 5A state championship.
The Hawks
open the regular season at Philips Arena on Friday, Nov. 2nd at 7:30
p.m. versus the Houston Rockets.