2/17/14 - The hard work of Highland Elementary students paid off this month when they were able to present a check to their local American Legion post. The students began collecting pennies in November around Veteransâ Day, with the different classrooms competing against one another to raise the most. According to the Milford Times, a total of $700 was raised in the month-long competition. It was presented to the American Legion Milford Post in a ceremony on February 6th and will be used to support the Legionâs various charities. The Legion post gave the school a new American flag to express its gratitude. The class that raised the most money in pennies was rewarded with a pizza party, and to increase the competition, students were allowed to use silver coins to subtract from the total scores of other classrooms. (TD)
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