Peabody Bowling League Creates Connections Across North Shore

PEABODY, MA — High school students from across the North Shore and those in Peabody's Post High School special education program formed a connection at the lanes this past winter and spring during the first-ever Friday Bowling League.

The North Shore Transition Education Network established the league that included 77 students from 13 cities and towns. Leo's Metro Bowl hosted the league one Friday per month where students from each program were arbitrarily assigned teams, allowing them to make new friends from other schools.

"Not only does it allow students to have fun, but also to build relationships with other students they would not usually interact with," Peabody Superintendent Josh Vadala said.

The First Friday Bowling League held its end-of-year bowling banquet on June 7 where all participants were awarded trophies and medals.

Energy Credit Union was given the Best Sponsor Award. Maria Cacciola and Kevin Donovan from
Energy Credit Union were there meet and congratulate the First Friday Bowlers.

The "Best Well-Known Citizen Award" was given to Jack Lawless, retired Peabody teacher and
Energy Credit Union board member, who helped facilitate the sponsorship.

Spearheading the league were Sharon McGrath of Peabody Public Schools, Heather Driscoll of
Gloucester Public Schools, and Sarah Luz of Amesbury Public Schools.