When more than 30 cheering US Cellular associates burst into their gym, AH Roberts future scientists discovered something amazing was about to happen. The schools 600-plus students and faculty had gathered for a special preview of the science fair when they learned it had become the ninth school to receive $100000 in the companys 2010 Calling All Communities campaign. This is a once in a lifetime thing, said AH Roberts Principal Bridgett Carwile, who got the $100000 call one day before the surprise announcement. We knew we had done well, but we had no idea we had won. This is such a small community but when we saw all of the support we were getting, we knew we could do it. Word of the win spread quickly through the town. Community members and parents joined the celebration as US Cellular associates tossed t-shirts and 100 Grand candy bars to the excited students. There were glitter, tears and squeals of joy everywhere.
Orignal From: US Cellular 2010 Calling All Communities Champions: AH Roberts Elementary
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