Lynchburg Lions sponsor GOOD Program
Pictured are the winners of the GOOD shirts: front row (l-r) Josie Cordrey, Camaren Campbell, Lillian West and Annabelle Thompson; and back row (l-r) Kiley Hively, Bailey Patton, Annabelle McCollum, Morgan Fenner, Connor Faust and Titus Williams. The program was sponsored by the Lynchburg Lions Club. (Submitted photo)
The Lynchburg Lions Club hosted its annual GOOD (Going On Or Defeated) program at the Lynchburg-Clay Elementary School earlier this spring.
The GOOD Program is presented each year to all fifth-grade students by Mr. Ron Derry. Mr. Derry is a former teacher and coach who went completely blind. Since he lost his sight, he has been presenting speeches and demonstrations to thousands of students. He stresses character, perseverance and integrity.
Ten students received GOOD shirts at the end of the school year: Camaren Campbell, Josie Cordrey, Connor Faust, Morgan Fenner, Kiley Hively, Annabelle McCollum, Bailey Patton, Annabelle Thompson, Lillian West and Titus Williams.
Winners were selected by the school faculty based on how they fulfilled the characteristics promoted by Mr. Derry.