The Big Jump on April 27 marked the end of an era for Albany School of Humanities (ASH).
For 21 years at ASH—and more than 30 over the course of her career—physical education teacher Leslie Bogucki has organized the Jump Rope for Heart event to benefit the American Heart Association. Throughout the years, she and generations of her students have helped raise more than $200,000 to combat heart disease, the number one cause of death in the United States.
Bogucki will retire at the end of the school year, and although the event will continue, Friday’s Big Jump was her last as the official organizer. The American Heart Association honored Bogucki for her three decades of commitment to the program in June 2017.
Upon announcing to students that this would be her final year, students dropped their jump ropes and rushed to Bogucki’s side to pose for pictures with their beloved teacher.
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The mission of the City School District of Albanyis to work in partnership with our diverse community to engage every learner in a robust educational program designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for success. The district serves more than 9,600 students in 18 elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities for students, including four themed academies at Albany High School.
