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Thompson Middle School Students win Prizes for Biking to School the Most
The campaign was sponsored by Bike Newport and encouraged local students to walk and bike to school more often.
From late October to Thanksgiving break, Bike Newport, Newport’s local bicycle advocacy group, worked with Thompson Middle School to promote and inspire more biking and walking to school.
Through daily encouragement and weekly raffles, more than 25 percent of the student body participated.
On Tuesday, Nov 25th, three grand prize winners were drawn from among the students who biked or walked the most during the challenge.
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Clockwise from top right: 5th grader Nathaniel Thompson received a $250 gift card to Ten Speed Spokes; Kaylon Samuels received a $250 gift certificate to Newport Bicycle; and 8th grader Graeme Clougher, pictured with Bike Newport’s Director of Education Mark Chesterton, received a $250 gift card to Pedal Power in Middletown.
The Bike and Walk to School Challenge was funded by a generous grant from the Safe Routes to School National Partnership. Celebrate kids moving in the morning!
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