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The votes are in… Orlando high school wins $100,000 grant!
The Friday night football game was the location for the $100,000 Celebrate My Drive check presentation. Pictured l-r at the event were: School Superintendent Dr. Cathy Pope (Boone grad); School Board Chairman Bill Sublette (Boone parent); Dr. Margaret McMillen- Boone Principal (Boone grad); VPA Charlie Gomez; Agent Terri Marshall; Auto Underwriter Trent Frederick; and Orange County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins
It was a classic setting for an exciting accomplishment.
Under the Friday night lights on the home football field, Boone High School students, faculty, and parents in Orlando were greatly surprised by the following announcement from the press booth:
“Boone High School garnered enough votes to win the $100,000 Celebrate My Drive grant from State Farm!”
After a few seconds, the near-capacity crowd erupted in thunderous applause.
The CMD event was held in conjunction with National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 14-20.
Boone Principal Dr. Margaret McMillen accepted the check from Vice President Agency Charlie Gomez, Agent Terri Marshall, and Auto Underwriter Trent Frederick.
“Boone High School is grateful to our good neighbor State Farm® for their generous grant,” Dr. McMillen said. “We can do great things for our students and our school with this award – a wonderful example of businesses and schools working together to build strong communities.”
With this grant, Boone High School plans to equip its classrooms with the technology tools needed to engage digital learners.
Since a traffic-related double tragedy struck the school community in 2011, Boone High School has made great strides in educating their student body about safe driving habits. The school’s student groups, parent association, athletic boosters, faculty, and student body all played a part in encouraging the community to vote for their school during Celebrate My Drive.
The school community is proud of its efforts to help teens “Own Every Mile.” For additional information on State Farm teen auto safety initiatives, please visit http://teendriving.statefarm.com/