Purdue and former Castle running back Antonio Harris gives back
Purdue and former Castle running back Antonio Harris gave back to his community on April 10. Harris donated $2,500 to Chandler Elementary School.
CHANDLER — The rain did not stop the Chandler community from coming out to Chandler Elementary School for its spring family event on April 10. Food trucks were out, kids were running around school grounds, some were doing sidewalk chalk and others doing the Hokey Pokey in the school’s gymnasium. The night was meaningful, but perhaps to no one more than former student Antonio Harris , who played football at Castle and now plays running back for Purdue.
Harris gave the school a $2,500 donation. The gesture meant everything to Principal Stephanie Henrich. Henrich had nothing but positive things to say about Harris.
“Antonio is such a great kid,” Henrich said. “When he was here, he always tried his best and was never in trouble. He’s going to be successful no matter what he does in life.
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