The Muscle behind the School!

Soon Gulf Shores Middle School (GSMS ) will be opening our new fitness center! This project has been thought out and needed for quite some time. The building of it was in process even before Mr. Fountain arrived here! This center is for everyone from staff and faculty to students, as well as athletes! This undertaking will help students, along with faculty break away from bad habits when dealing with exercising and weights.

The weight room is going to be used for a number of things, which include more agility, strength, and fitness! It should help keep people exercising and healthy! Right now the school is asking for many types of donations for the center. The school would love any donations along the lines of free weights and any type of exercise equipment, such as mats, stationary bikes, treadmills, and elliptical machines.

Mr. Fountain, Gulf Shores Middle School principle, said, "Having the fitness center is a great opportunity for all students and staff to utilize and benefit! I think it's a great idea. I want the children to learn that lifting weights are not just to see how much you can lift or how strong you are it's about keeping healthy and learning safety!"

Coach Caldwell, GSMS gym teacher added, "I think the weight room is going to be a great addition to our school and athletic facilities! We are planning to use it in Gym when it's properly equipped. It will bring up the fitness level tremendously!" Breanna Tew, eighth grade GSMS student, had something to say about the weight room, as well. "I can't wait for the weight room! It's a fantastic idea! I think it will keep all of us healthy and in shape! I bet it will help a ton in sports and athletic programs! In other words, I love the idea!"

If you have any athletic equipment you would be interested in donating to our new fitness room, please contact our school at 968-8719.

By: Sarah Jarrett & Ginny Taylor; 8^th

A big strong 'Guy' working out in the new GSMS weight room... Harlie Guy that is.
Photo By: Sydney Ayers