Wednesday, June 4, 2003

Students raise money to benefit local children Fayette's elementary students showed their support for other children in their community by helping to raise over $14,700 for the Friday and Johnson Homes during the 2003 14th Annual Power Parade. Peeples Elementary had the highest participation of 187 total students raising over $3,300 followed closely by Kedron with 88 students and nearly $3,000. Sara Harp Minter rounded out the top three with 65 participants collecting more than $2,200. Individual winners included Jordan Zehren of Cleveland Elementary who was awarded Atlanta Braves tickets for the highest student participation with 43 sponsors. Runners up were Rachael Pierce of Kedron, 27 sponsors; Dezmond Staples of Sara Harp Minter, 25 sponsors; Samantha Clark of North Fayette, 16 sponsors; and Tim Rayman of Peachtree City Elementary, 13 sponsors. All runners up received family fun packages from Dixieland Fun Park. "We are so proud of everyone who worked so hard to help the children of the Friday and Johnson Homes. This is truly a community-wide effort made successful by many, many caring people. Thanks to you all," said Judge Martha Stephenson, this year's honorary chairperson of the parade. What do you think of this story? Click here to send a message to the editor. Back to the News Home Page| Back to the top of the page