Competitors in the Clark 4th and 5th grade Geography Bee pose before the finals on October 8.  Fifth grader Aalyiah McKendree finished first, fifth grader Alle Rudolph finished second, and fourth grader Mia Gamble finished third in the competition.

Front row, left to right (5th graders):

Sammy Lambert, Gabriel Dennee, Erin Kelly, Allee Rudolph, Rymia Burks, Meah Jordan, Aalyiah McKendree

Back row, left to right (4th graders):

Grace Bakehouse, Kaitlyn Arnett, Raven Butler, Jake Taylor, Mia Gamble, Sam Kirchoff, Kymaiah Barner, Nick Tooley

Not pictured: Zaria Prather, Jerome Tyler, and Nyla Grady

Clark fifth grade P.E. council members cut the ribbon to the Project Fit playground.  The ribbon cutting was part the dedication of the the playground on September 20. The new playground, which was made possible by grant from Western Baptist Hospital, is designed to help reduce childhood obesity and help students lead fit, healthy lives.  With horizontal ladders, parallel bars, pull-up bars and a pole climb, the equipment will also be available for use by members of the community.

"Project Fit America is one of the most positive things you can do," said guest speaker and PTHS head football coach Randy Wyatt. "What you do right now will have an impact on your life five or ten years from now. If you're accustomed to eating correctly and being fit now, I can guarantee that five or ten years from now, you will be doing the same thing."

You can see pictures from the dedication here.

City Commissioner and mayoral candidate Gayle Kaler visited with Clark second-graders on September 18.  She discussed her work as commissioner and how city government functions as part of a learning unit on Community Leaders.

Students talked with Commissioner Kaler about her work and candidacy for the mayor's office. Kaler encouraged the students to be good citizens who are actively working for a better community.

Steve Cox, a trainer for Project Fit America Fitness Programs throughout the United States, instructs Eli Brown on doing vaults as a part of the Project Fit exercise routine, as 

Clark students (l to r) Molly Watkins, Walker McNeil, Jackson Fristoe, Umpaulo Wright, A.J. Armstrong,  and Adrian Corbett observe.

Formal dedication of the Project Fit playground, which is made possible through a grant from Western Baptist Hospital,  will be Thursday, September 20, at 1:30 p.m.  The event is free and open to the public.