Local boys place in NBA-WNBA's Dribble, Dish & Swish Basketball Regional Competition

Zion Hendley and Kam'ren Colon competed in Philadelphia 76ers NBA "Dribble, Dish & Swish Regional" Basketball Competition, after qualifying at Greater Norristown PAL   They posted individual scores that were among the best locally, and by doing so, advanced to the Philadelphia Area Regional Finals at PCOM.  Zion placed third for the 9-10 year olds category, while Kam’ren placed third for the 7-8 year olds category.

The NBA's Dribble, Dish & Swish Basketball Competition focuses on dribbling, passing and foul shooting skills. GNPAL annually hosts a local competition for youth, 7-12 years of age.  For additional information on this or any other GNPAL Programs, contact Kenneth A. Fennal, Program Director, by email  at Ken.Fennal@Greaternorristownpal.org; or phone: 610-278-8040, ext. 18.

  (January 19, 2012)

2011 Harry P. Mirabile, Sr. Scholarships Awarded

   Norristown Area High School 2011 graduates Aaron Gordon (second from left) and Larkeshia Ramsey (third from the left) were each awarded a Harry P. Mirabile Scholarship for the 2011-12 school year.  The scholarships were established by Greater Norristown Police Athletic League in memory of Mr. Mirabile.   Aaron will continue his education at Montgomery County Community College where he will study biology and Larkesha will attend Virginia State University where she will major in psychology.

   Pictured with Aaron and Larkesha are GNPAL Education Committee members Cindy Serratore and Joan Morello.  For more information on the Mirabile Scholarship, click on the "Scholarship" tab above.

                                                                                                                                                                       (July 4, 2011)