The Hamtramck High School (HHS) varsity basketball team went head to head with staff and alumni at a special venue—Little Caesars Arena.
The team had the unique opportunity to play at the home of the Detroit Pistons as part of a celebration of student success.
“The purpose was to celebrate our students,” said HHS Vice Principal Ayanna Dance. “Our juniors just got done with a round of state testing and our seniors will soon be alumni of Hamtramck High School.”
Dance hopes to make the game an annual event, which also featured members of the school band.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to play on the home court of the Pistons,” said Music Teacher Tom Course. “And a great opportunity for all of our students.”
Head Basketball Coach Dejai Faster described the event as one of both opportunity and unity.
“The game brought Hamtramck together—all races, shapes and sizes,” he said. “The event was for fellowship and camaraderie.”
Several students also discussed both the game’s, and their school’s, ability to bring people together.
”We’re a family,” said HHS team member Tyrecce Eanders. “We show each other love. No one will go to our school without being a friend with someone. We don’t leave anyone alone.”
Another student and team member Laith Alhadwan also praised the unique education he receives at HHS.
“Not many students have opportunities like Hamtramck High School has given us,” he said. “We have so many different people from so many different backgrounds.
We’re so culturally diverse. It’s something you don’t find anywhere else.”
