Unfortunately for Griffin Linn ’20, a bum knee prevented him from playing on the state bound Prep baseball team last spring, however, he did not let that stop him from contributing to the success of the program. Griffin decided that he would lend his other talents to both the softball and baseball teams by constructing benches to be used in the dugouts of the Ray Whitlow Memorial Athletic Complex. He said that he was looking for a way to stay involved and connected with the team. Griffin developed a plan, created a budget, presented to the building and grounds committee and asked the Prep community for its support in raising the money needed to construct the benches. His fundraising efforts included asking current and former baseball and softball families for donations. He also reached out to the broader community and contacted Tri-City Lumber to see if they would be willing
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