Storm Chasers Announce 'Hit the Books' Bookmark Contest Winners

January 19, 2016 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Omaha Storm Chasers News Release

PAPILLION, Neb. - The highlight of the Storm Chasers' "Hit The Books" Literacy Program, the 2016 Bookmark Contest Winners have been announced after more than 10,000 submissions were received. This year's edition of the "Hit The Books" Program saw 45 schools participating, reaching a total of 15,943 students.

Since 2007, The "Hit The Books" literacy program, presented by Nebraska Educational Savings Trust, has encouraged elementary students that reading is an essential skill to have. Teachers at each school determine four different reading goals to be attained for the program. Students who "round the bases" receive two tickets to a 2016 Storm Chasers contest, in addition to another prize when they attend that game.

"Hit The Books" students can also participate in the Bookmark Contest, with a winner announced for each grade level. Fourth grader Brooklyn Bratetic from Prairie Queen Elementary, whose bookmark will be distributed as a prize to all students, was then selected by the Storm Chasers as the overall winner, with the announcement and presentation made on January 12.

- Kindergarten: Tyce O'Donnell -- Patriot Elementary

- 1st Grade: Ayden Pfau - Anderson Grove Elementary

- 2nd Grade: Koa Stonebraker - Black Elk Elementary

- 3rd Grade: Macy Czech - Springfield Elementary

- 4th Grade: Brooklyn Bratetic - Prairie Queen Elementary

- 5th Grade: Lauren Rayner - John G. Neihardt Elementary

- 6th Grade: Christina Carozza - Two Springs Elementary

The Omaha Storm Chasers are the Triple-A Affiliate of the 2015 World Series Champion Kansas City Royals and play at Werner Park in Papillion, Sarpy County, Nebraska. For more information please visit omahastormchasers.com and follow us on Twitter @omastormchasers and "like" us at facebook.com/omahastormchasers.

Brooklyn Bratetic from Prairie Queen Elementary with Storm Chasers Mascot Stormy

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