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38002.com theview theview February 2014 arlington middle school Page 11 bon lin middle school AMS Raises Money for the Children of LeBonheur in Memory of Denise Adams BLMS Names Top Spelling, Geography Students By Jennifer Beasley, Student Council Sponsor The Arlington Middle Student Council recently held its annual Pennies for Penguins fundraiser for LeBonheur Children’s Hospital. This year AMS dedicated this fundraiser to the memory of fallen LeBonheur employee Denise Adams, also a former AMS parent. Homeroom classes raised money during the week of November 4-8, with the hope of raising a minimum of $100 each, and $9,000 school wide. By week’s end, AMS raised $6,817 for the children of LeBonheur in the memory of Denise Adams. The homerooms that raised the most money by grade level were: 6th grade: Mrs. Smith with $221.55; 7th grade: Ms. Jeter’s homeroom with $501.56 (the overall school leader); and Mrs. Valentine in the 8th grade raised $325.17. Photo Courtesy of BLMS Photo courtesy of AMS BLMS Principal Cody Duncan with Geography Bee Winner Max Blake. Penguins donated by students at AMS on display at the Penguin Pond at the Pink Palace museum. While we fell short of our school goal of $9,000 this year, we take pride in our long-term partnership with a hospital that gives so much to the children and families of our community. Stuffed animal penguins will also be delivered to LeBonheur patients as a result of this fundraiser. Thanks to all the AMS families who donated so generously to this cause. AMS Sends 33 Band Students to All-West Blue Band Hayden Etters, Cooper Etters, Hunter Ervin, Garrett Henniger, Josiah Orleans -Lindsay, Michael Lum, Vanessa Sydboten, Helen Zhong, Kian Ziai Red Band Benton Brightwell, Julianna Daniels, Haylee Edmonson, Isaiah Griffin, Josh Horne, Noah Hubbard, Andy Lum, Nathan Massey, Sam Ortiz, Promise Robinson, Makayla Tierney, Ethan Wales Gold Band Zachary Barber, Jonathan Feehan, Giazelle Gonzalez, Matthew Hubbard, Caleb Morgan, Christina Oleartchick, Patrick Robbins, Selena Xue, Timothy Wales Alternates Lindsay Benjamin, Kenzie Brown, Kendall Harley, Lora Kelly, Luke Kerns, Hunter Knight, Haley Miller, Derrick Nguyen, Jake Tawater Fong Wins Top Honors in AMS Geo Bee 2014 Arlington Middle School Geography Bee winner Keegan Fong, (left) and runner up Garret Yonak (right) display their trophies. Photo Courtesy of AMS )A