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Flying Squirrels' Reading Program Winners Announced

Published on May 27, 2010 under Eastern League (EL1)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release


Richmond, VA-The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announced the winners from the "Go Nuts for Reading!" program presented by MARTIN'S.

The classrooms in each of the nine participating districts to read the most books have been awarded a pizza part with Nutzy, the official Flying Squirrels mascot, and a Flying Squirrels player. Pizzas for the pizza parties are being donated by Papa John's.

The "Go Nuts for Reading!" program was implemented in the elementary schools through assemblies in over 70 participating schools put on by Nutzy and fellow friends of the Flying Squirrels. Nutzy acted out "Casey at the Bat" to get the kids excited to read while the friends he brought with him explained the program in more detail.

Students at participating schools had to read eight books in order to earn a free ticket to their school district's reading night at the ballpark. While at their designated night, qualified students were given the opportunity to participate in a pre-game parade around the field led by Nutzy.

The overall winner of the reading program belonged to Henrico County's Pemberton Elementary School. Mrs. Hutton's 1st grade class read a grand total of 3,488 books, the most books in the entire program.

A list of the winners from each district are below:

-Caroline County Public Schools-Bowling Green Elementary-Mrs. Brown's 4th grade class.

-Chesterfield County Public Schools-Ecoff Elementary-Mrs. Lyon's 3rd grade class.

-Goochland County Public Schools-Randolph Elementary-Mrs. Hatcher's 5th grade class.

-Hanover County Public Schools-Washington Henry Elementary-Mrs. Post's 5th grade class.

-Henrico County Public Schools-Pemberton Elementary-Mrs. Hutton's 1st grade class.

-Hopewell City Schools-Patrick Copeland Elementary-Miss Williams' 3rd grade class.

-Petersburg City Public Schools-A.P. Hill Elementary-Mrs. Pierce's 5th grade class.

-Powhatan County Public Schools-Flat Rock Elementary-Mrs. Sadler's Kindergarten class.

-Richmond City Schools-J.L. Francis Elementary-Mr. Stallings' 4th grade class.

"I was very pleased with the response of the students and schools in the Richmond area for the initial year. I see year two growing in participants and I am looking forward to incorporating the "Go Nuts for Reading!" program into more school districts in 2011!" said Community Relations and Promotions Director, Christina Shisler.

For more information or to get involved in next year's "Go Nuts for Reading!" program, please contact Christina Shisler by calling (804) 359-FUNN (3866) ext. 324 or by sending an e-mail to Christina@squirrelsbaseball.com.

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