Early in 2013, Melissa Zigmont, a teacher at Newtown High School contacted GK Elite Sportswear with a request that she hoped would bring some joy back to her students' lives in the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. With the faculty, staff, and community trying to promote healing in any and every way, Ms. Zigmont had the idea of a competition leotard for the Newtown Varsity Gymnastics Team that could somehow pay tribute to the children of Sandy Hook Elementary School. Her idea was a competition gymnastics leotard with "S H E S" down the left sleeve. A simple, yet moving tribute that the gymnasts could display during competition at home and away meets.
GK was eager to help with the hope-filled project of Ms. Zigmont. Marian Wanner, GK Gymnastics Customer Service Supervisor, contacted Ms. Zigmont and the two worked together to create a new competitive gymnastics leotard in the Newtown High School colors with the essential customization of the sleeve.
GK's Mystique & Velvet Long Sleeve Gymnastics Leotard 5830ST was the perfect choice. Created with Sapphire Velvet and Gold Mystique fabric, the leotard was perfect for the Newtown High School colors and Marian hustled to the warehouse to check the in stock inventory. After pulling the necessary 
leotards, "Newtown" was embroidered on the front chest in Gold Glimmer thread. Finally, the most poignant feature of this very special leotard was applied, the initials S H E S on the upper left sleeve in Royal Sequinz. This simple gesture, as it sparkles at competitions this season, will not only be a gentle reminder of the countless lives that were changed that December day, but will also be an enduring tribute to the glimmer of hope always remains.
The varsity gymnasts of Newtown were very excited to receive these one-of-a-kind leotards. Ms. Zigmont said, "Thank you GK Elite Sportswear for creating a competition leotard for the Newtown High School Varsity Gymnastics Team. Your donation was very generous and thoughtful."
GK. Choice of Champions.