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CUMMING--Shane Dronett, defensive tackle for the Super Bowl-bound Atlanta
Falcons, led a pep rally Jan. 19 for students, faculty, staff and parents at
Pinecrest Academy.
Dronett, who has two daughters at Pinecrest, spoke to the crowd of over 350
and encouraged them to use their talents for God’s glory.
“God has given us all special talents,” he said. “It is up to
us to recognize these as a gift from God and to use them as He intended.”
After his talk, Dronett led a contest to see which students, faculty and
staff could dance the “Dirty Bird” best.
Arlene Gannon, dean of students, presented Dronett, his wife, Chris, and
their daughters, Berkley and Hayley, each with a Miraculous Medal held by a red
ribbon symbolizing the family’s unity with their family at Pinecrest.
“Each of our students will be wearing the same medal of Our Lady during
the two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl,” she said. “We will be
praying each day for you and the Falcons, so that you all perform your best for
the glory of God.”
Gannon then led those in attendance in cheers and prayers for the Dronett
family and the Falcons who will face the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXXIII in
Miami Jan. 31.
Pinecrest Academy is a private, independent Catholic school serving students
in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
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