Most people would scream for joy if they received a call saying they had won $100000. Thats exactly what Wayne Country Day Schools principal did after US Cellular representatives shared that the school was the sixth $100000 winner in its 2010 Calling All Communities campaign. I just screamed before I even realized it, said Wayne Countrys principal Todd Anderson whose excitement was overheard by an office filled with staff and parents. We worked really hard as a community for this win. Something this big just doesnt happen everyday. Turns out no element of surprise was needed. Todays emotional victory celebration united hundreds of students, faculty, parents and community members with more than 40 US Cellular associates who were armed with t-shirts, 100 Grand candy bars and lots of confetti. The overwhelming amount of community support that Wayne Country received during the campaign makes winning this money even more special, said Mayor Al King. This is a day that Goldsboro wont soon forget. After getting their feet wet in last years Calling All Communities campaign, Wayne Country resurfaced this year with a spirit of determination. The Chargers ramped up their efforts by soliciting votes throughout the holiday break and kept the momentum going with strong alumni support. They also received special words of encouragement from Wendy Hooks, principal of 2009 Calling All Communities Champion Brogden Primary School in Dudley, NC In the end, Wayne Country upset several ...
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