Heart-felt jumps make for a $10k donation to the American Heart Association

The Ellis B. Hyde Elementary School Annual Jump Rope Rally was held February 15 packing the high school gymnasium with eager jumpers. The event brings awareness of healthy activities that can support good heart health as the students spend a little over an hour jumping rope together. This year, a special highlight was the donation of $10,199.38 donation made by the students and staff to the American Heart Association.

Prior to the rally, students collected donations to benefit the research, care and education projects supported by the American Heart Association. A number of students and classes were recognized for their outstanding achievement. However, in order to gather such a significant sum, all of the students worked together collecting from a very generous community.

The following individuals were recognized as top earners for their classes: Merritt Wheeler (overall most donations), Austin Milliman, Thomas Wise, Brandon Mott, Alfred Nickerson, Christi Carney, Tyler Deuel, Kathleen Ferguson, Samantha Miller, Morgan Sliker, Zach Wadams, Morgan Davison, Matt Kline, Jordan Mitchell, Taylor Rapp, Bruce Ryder, Dylan Bowser, Kyle Mann.

The top classes were: Mrs. Button (third grade and overall), Mr. Frazier (fourth grade), Mr. Moodie (fifth grade).