Captain "Magic" Valentino Willis at Jefferson Elementary School

Adam Vogler

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

ADAM VOGLER ~ avogler@semissourian.com Captain "Magic" Valentino Willis speaks at Jefferson Elementary School Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Cape Girardeau. Willis, who is with the Harlem Swish Comedic Basketball Team, used his basketball and comedy skills to encourage the students to not smoke, drink or do drugs while respecting their teachers, principals, coaches and each other.

Captain "Magic" Valentino Willis talks with the students at Jefferson Elementary School Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Cape Girardeau. Willis, who is with the Harlem Swish Comedic Basketball Team, used his basketball and comedy skills to encourage the students to not smoke, drink or do drugs while respecting their teachers, principals, coaches and each other.
Captain "Magic" Valentino Willis gets some help from Aydien Wilderness during his presentation at Jefferson Elementary School Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Cape Girardeau. Willis, who is with the Harlem Swish Comedic Basketball Team, used his basketball and comedy skills to encourage the students to not smoke, drink or do drugs while respecting their teachers, principals, coaches and each other.
Captain "Magic" Valentino Willis talks with the students at Jefferson Elementary School Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Cape Girardeau. Willis, who is with the Harlem Swish Comedic Basketball Team, used his basketball and comedy skills to encourage the students to not smoke, drink or do drugs while respecting their teachers, principals, coaches and each other.
Captain "Magic" Valentino Willis gets some help from Briaysia Purl during his presentation at Jefferson Elementary School Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Cape Girardeau. Willis, who is with the Harlem Swish Comedic Basketball Team, used his basketball and comedy skills to encourage the students to not smoke, drink or do drugs while respecting their teachers, principals, coaches and each other.

Captain "Magic" Valentino Willis gets some help from Briaysia Purl during his presentation at Jefferson Elementary School Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Cape Girardeau. Willis, who is with the Harlem Swish Comedic Basketball Team, used his basketball and comedy skills to encourage the students to not smoke, drink or do drugs while respecting their teachers, principals, coaches and each other.
Captain "Magic" Valentino Willis gets some help from Jakari Beab during his presentation at Jefferson Elementary School Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Cape Girardeau. Willis, who is with the Harlem Swish Comedic Basketball Team, used his basketball and comedy skills to encourage the students to not smoke, drink or do drugs while respecting their teachers, principals, coaches and each other.
Captain "Magic" Valentino Willis talks with the students at Jefferson Elementary School Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Cape Girardeau. Willis, who is with the Harlem Swish Comedic Basketball Team, used his basketball and comedy skills to encourage the students to not smoke, drink or do drugs while respecting their teachers, principals, coaches and each other.
Captain "Magic" Valentino Willis plays a game with the students at Jefferson Elementary School Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Cape Girardeau. Willis, who is with the Harlem Swish Comedic Basketball Team, used his basketball and comedy skills to encourage the students to not smoke, drink or do drugs while respecting their teachers, principals, coaches and each other.
Captain "Magic" Valentino Willis plays a game with the students at Jefferson Elementary School Tuesday, Sept. 24, in Cape Girardeau. Willis, who is with the Harlem Swish Comedic Basketball Team, used his basketball and comedy skills to encourage the students to not smoke, drink or do drugs while respecting their teachers, principals, coaches and each other.