On Jan. 22, Essex Elementary School students and staff were treated to a virtual performance by Harlem Globetrotter Chris “Handles” Franklin. Along with showing off his impressive basketball handling tricks, he also talked about CHEER: Cooperation, Health, Enthusiasm, Effort, and Responsibility. Handles also challenged PE Teacher Mr. Brian Drinkard to some basketball tricks, which he nailed like a pro. This event was sponsored by the EES PTO Cultural Arts Committee.