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Amy Rudolph Basketball Tourney showcases special education students

Posted March 02, 2011 11:00 pm

Daily Herald report

Deon Roy of Palatine High School moves the ball up the court in a game against Kirk School during the 29th annual Amy Rudolph Basketball Tournament at Hoffman Estates High School. photos by Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com

Seldom do mainstream and special education students work together in a sporting event. The Amy Rudolph Basketball Tournament provides an opportunity for Palatine-Schaumburg Township District 211 high school students to cheer on one another, while raising funds for a worthy cause.

The 29th annual basketball tourney, named in honor of a special education student who died in November 1982 from kidney failure at the age of 15, took place on Friday, Feb. 25, at Hoffman Estates High School.

Special education students from Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Palatine, and Hersey High Schools, as well as Kirk School in Palatine participated, with mainstream students from Hoffman Estates High School serving as referees, coaches and scorekeepers.

Over the years, the tournament has raised thousands of dollars for the National Kidney Foundation, which is the beneficiary of all proceeds.

Kirk School staff member Pauline Pufundt leads the cheers for Kirk from the sidelines during the 29th annual Amy Rudolph Basketball Tournament played at Hoffman Estates High School. Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com

Palatine High SchoolÂ’s Jake Lischewski lines up for free throw practice before the 29th annual Amy Rudolph Basketball Tournament at Hoffman Estates High School. Bob Chwedyk/bchwedyk@dailyherald.com

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