W.G. Nunn Accelerated Reader students win limo ride

A record number of students won a top Accelerated Reader prize this year at WGN. Twelve 2nd and 3rd grade students who had earned at least 125 reading points were treated Friday to a limousine ride, lunch and games at CiCi's Pizza, and dessert at Dairy Queen by Gary Mims, WGN principal. The coveted prize was awarded to the ten 3rd graders and two 2nd graders who accumulated 125 reading points.
Numerous other prizes such as T-shirts, backpacks, and McDonald's Happy Meals, along with more modest prizes of candy and toys are awarded for various point increases and reading level changes throughout the year. Students that attain 200 points receive stereo systems, and the 3 top overall students win bicycles. Accelerated Reader keeps students reading at W.G. Nunn!