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Westside Elementary celebrates Read Across America
by Kelly Rich, Reporter with
Tilly Dillehay, Editor
Before reading to the kids, Ms. Spencer explains some their "T.V. Magic," such as the green screen, graphics and maps they use at the television station.
Before reading to the kids, Ms. Spencer explains some their "T.V. Magic," such as the green screen, graphics and maps they use at the television station.
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Kelly Kiesling reads to a full room.
Kelly Kiesling reads to a full room.
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L-R: Ella Flynn, Isaac Kirby, and Emma Goad with the Snowbird.
L-R: Ella Flynn, Isaac Kirby, and Emma Goad with the Snowbird.
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L-R: Keaton Haskins, Brittani Sircy (The Cat in the Hat), and Debbie Wezet (The Grinch).
L-R: Keaton Haskins, Brittani Sircy (The Cat in the Hat), and Debbie Wezet (The Grinch).
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L-R: Keaton Haskins, Brittani Sircy (The Cat in the Hat), and Debbie Wezet (The Grinch).
L-R: Keaton Haskins, Brittani Sircy (The Cat in the Hat), and Debbie Wezet (The Grinch).
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Writer/columnist Jack McCall reads to the kids.
Writer/columnist Jack McCall reads to the kids.
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Writer/columnist Jack McCall reads to the kids.
Writer/columnist Jack McCall reads to the kids.
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Kids line up with excitement to get autographs from Titans cheerleaders.
Kids line up with excitement to get autographs from Titans cheerleaders.
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Titans Cheerleaders Tiffany and Chocez read favorite kids' books to students.
Titans Cheerleaders Tiffany and Chocez read favorite kids' books to students.
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Mrs. Spencer demonstrated a tornado with 2 liter bottles with the help of Jacob Dotson.
Mrs. Spencer demonstrated a tornado with 2 liter bottles with the help of Jacob Dotson.
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Amber Price and Brady Cox helped Lisa with a hail experiment to show the audience.
Amber Price and Brady Cox helped Lisa with a hail experiment to show the audience.
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Spencer reads Franklin and the Thunderstorm book to the kids.
Spencer reads Franklin and the Thunderstorm book to the kids.
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Rebekah Tuttle reads a favorite.
Rebekah Tuttle reads a favorite.
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Westside Elementary School celebrated Read Across America over the course of several days. On Tuesday, Feb. 26, they had a visit from Lisa Spencer, meteorologists with News Channel 4, and on Thursday, Feb. 28. they had a visit from two Titans cheerleaders, columnist/writer Jack McCall, the Channel 4 Snowbird, State Rep. Kelly Kiesling, BOE Boardmember Rebekah Tuttle, and Chamber Coordinator Lori Jones.

The cheerleaders were able to make their appearance at the school courtesy of a Volunteerism Always Pays grant given by Wal-mart to its employees who volunteer their time. After so many hours of volunteer they are allowed to apply for a grant to benefit a school. Tony Fuqua, custodian at Westside, also used his time to help give the kids at Westside some reading encouragement.

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