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John Ford Middle School Science Center, Saint Matthews, SC, USA
17 October 1997
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In recognition of their outstanding efforts to promote environmental awareness, the students were honored in the spring of 1996 by the Governor of South Carolina as "Champions of the Environment" (pictured at left). The activities of the John Ford Middle School students were also featured in television news reports and public service announcements.
In addition, Mr. Funchess has received a prestigious national award for using inspired and innovative
teaching methods. "We are having so much fun with our GLOBE Program and
environmental studies that school simply does not end for us at 3:00 p.m.," Mr.
Funchess said. "Students who are within walking distance of the school hang
around and contribute mightily to the upkeep of our lab and monitoring of GLOBE
instruments."
Congratulations to these outstanding GLOBE students and to Mr. Funchess!