Jesse White Tumblers Thrill Illinois School Students at Rally

The Jesse White Tumblers visited Illinois School in Park Forest last week for an all-school rally to promote the school's positive behavior program.

The rally with the Jesse White Tumblers displaying their acrobatic ability was the kickoff of a year of events celebrating the Illinois Wolves PACK principles of pride, acting responsibly, character and kindness, according to principal Dr. Shernita Mays.

The school, which has students from kindergarten through eighth grade, rewards students throughout the year for demonstrating positive behavior. Students can earn "wolf bucks" to shop at the school store and also can earn rewards for schoolwide and personal success.

One of the school's students, eighth grader Trenton Jordan, is a member of the Jesse White Tumblers and had a chance to show off his skills to his classmates. Mays hopes that the demonstration will be an inspiration for students to understand that with hard work and discipline, they can achieve their goals.

"The Jesse White Tumblers promote school and excellence. You have to have good grades to be a part of their program," Mays said. "It takes discipline, self control and being a part of a team."