Stamford Fifth-Grader Named Runner-Up In Get Active With MLS Challenge

STAMFORD, Conn. -- Kevin Fleischer, a fifth-grader at Julia A. Stark Elementary School in Stamford, was named a runner up in the Get Active With MLS Challenge.

A student at the Julia A. Stark Elementary School was named a runner-up in Major League Soccer's Get Active with MLS Challenge.
Photo Credit: *starkschool.org*

by Javier Simon

12/19/2014 4:00 a.m.

The Major League Soccer competition challenged students to create a campaign through poster, song, video, or radio announcement, telling their friends about the importance of staying active.

Kevin earned one of three runner-up awards for his rap song titled “Me and My Playas.” After being selected as one of the top 10 entries, Kevin’s rap was posted on the MLS site and received the most online votes.

His lyrics encourage kids to “Get active by runnin’ and hoppin’ and skippin’ and jumpin; and throwin' and rollin' and walkin' and talkin' and climbin' and divin' and slidin' and glidin'. ”

Runner-ups will receive a soccer-skills clinic for their grade, an MLS player appearance and the donation of soccer equipment.

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