... and the crowd went wild!

Two students cheer enthusiastically

Talk about a great day to be a Gator!

The annual staff vs. parents basketball game at Giffen Memorial Elementary School finished 38-38 on Friday afternoon, supported by a lively and noisy cheering section consisting of the entire school (plus Griffin the Giffen Gator, of course).

Principal Jasmine Brown provided play-by-play commentary during the game, and home school coordinator Derek Johnson served as referee during the 2023 matchup between Giffen staffers and parents and guardians of Giffen students.  

Check out a Facebook album of photos from the game. (You don't need a Facebook account to see the photos linked in the highlighted text. A window may appear that says, "To see more from Albany City Schools on Facebook, log on or create an account,” but you can dismiss it by clicking “not now.”)