Post Elementary’s Penny Wars: local kids help veterans take flight

GIVING BACK Larry Williams (center), representing the Texas South Plains Honor Flight, accepted a donation check from Assistant Principal Joey Hanaway and Principal Shawna Lamb during a presentation May 20 at Post Elementary School. | STEPHANIE ALLEN
GIVING BACK Larry Williams (center), representing the Texas South Plains Honor Flight, accepted a donation check from Assistant Principal Joey Hanaway and Principal Shawna Lamb during a presentation May 20 at Post Elementary School. | STEPHANIE ALLEN

STEPHANIE ALLEN | POST DISPATCH

In a display of community spirit and friendly competition, students at Post Elementary School raised $1,366.85 for the Texas South Plains Honor Flight through their annual Penny Wars fundraiser. This long-standing tradition pits homeroom classes against each other to see who can collect the most change. Pennies and bills add to a class’s total, while silver coins sub…