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2010 McDonald's All American, Tiffany Moore, gets a quick lesson on register at a local Columbus McDonald’s on Monday, March 29 as part of Game week

On Monday, the McDonald’s All American players jumped on the party bus and headed to a McDonald’s restaurant in Columbus for some lunch and even a little customer service. The players worked behind the counter and the drive thru to serve-up their favorite McDonald’s menu items. And, Kendall Marshall may have created the next great McDonald’s sandwich … the Big Mac Filet. However, the jury is still out on that one.

Lions and Tiger and Bears, Oh My!

Maggie Lucas and Ronika Ransford muster up the courage to hold a slithery resident of the Columbus Zoo

Following the McDonald’s restaurant visit, players paid a visit to a popular attraction in the Ohio State capital - the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. The players braved not only the cold temperatures, but overcame a few fears when they held a very, very large snake. The Players were even able to feed and hold some of the zoo residents … they were encouraged to hold the starfishes instead of the elephants, although most of the boys thought they could pick the elephant up.

POWERADE Jam Fest … Enough Said

2010 McDonald's All American Josh Selby soars through the air during his winning dunk at POWERADE Jam Fest. Selby was the 2010 Jam Fest slam dunk winner

The energy was frenetic in Value City Arena on Monday night for the POWERADE Jam Fest. Special Ronald McDonald House guest, Dany Ollom, helped judge the slam dunk contest alongside a host of stars, including former NFL and Ohio State University Running Back Eddie George and ESPN college football analyst, Kirk Herbstreit.

Jam Fest, which was broadcast live on ESPN2, brought the thousands of fans in attendance to their feet as the best high school players put on a ridiculous display of athleticism in the second annual skills challenge, the three-point competition and the highlight of the event, the slam-dunk contest. Josh Selby took home the title of the night’s most prolific dunker. Other winners, included:

• Keith Appling – Boys Skills Competition
• Chelsea Gray – Girls Skills Competition
• Cory Joseph – Three-Point Competition
• Maggie Lucas – Three-Point Competition

Here’s what’s on tap for today:
• Media Day
• Team Scrimmage
• Awards Banquet

Check back on Wednesday for the next round of updates on the 2010 McDonald’s All American Teams. But you if you just can’t wait until tomorrow, visit mcdonaldsallamerican.com for more information.