By: Senior Garrett Cadieu, Journalism editor
On Friday, December 6, 2013, the results of the nation-wide “Celebrate My Drive” contest put on by State Farm Insurance were released. In an exciting check reveal before a full gymnasium, Eureka faculty, staff, students and community members had high hopes for the huge grant of $100,000. With 15 minutes before the start of the varsity basketball game between the Eureka Hornets and the Olympia Spartans, Mr Wherley and Mr. Gold, along with several State Farm Representatives, made their way to center court. After many thanks to the community of Eureka and the students of Eureka, the State Farm Representative presented Mr. Wherley with a check for $100,000 dollars! Eureka had placed 2nd in the “small-school” category with an impressive 68,000 driving commitments from the community. “It was amazing to see such a contribution and support from the community. We were even getting votes from not only here in Eureka, but also from Colorado to Afghanistan,” stated an elated Mr. Wherley. With winning the $100,000 dollar check prize, the Eureka school board plans to put the money towards buying a digital marquee for Eureka’s high school, middle school, and Davenport, as well as upgrading equipment and school supplies for the grade schools in Goodfield and Congerville. The student body showed the enthusiasm for winning the second place prize at the game with a roaring cheer and applause. As another thanks for participating in the contest, it was free popcorn on State Farm for the rest of the game. It was just another night to prove that being a Hornet is the best! The youtube link below shows the revealing of the check!
