Third Grade Welcomes Former Steeler Tunch Ilkin

Washington Third Graders welcomed former Pittsburgh Steeler and current Steelers broadcaster Tunch Ilkin to Ms. Osman's room to read The Hole in the Dyke to them.  Mr. Ilkin wanted to be a part of Washington's celebration during Young Reader Week, but that was during the Steelers' season, so he rescheduled in time to help the students wrap up their participation in the Book It program.   The students had a great time learning about the boy who saved his town from flooding by putting his finger in the hole in the dyke until it could be repaired.  The students also enjoyed asking Mr. Ilkin questions about the Steelers past and present.  Thank you for visiting, Mr. Ilkin!

Mr. Ilkin answers a few questions before he begins reading.

Mr. Ilkin reads The Hole in the Dyke.

Can you find Mr. Ilkin among the third graders?

Signing autographs