The Savannah tribune. (Savannah, Ga.) 1973-current, June 24, 2015, Image 9

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Newspaper Page TextThe Savannah Tribune • Wednesday, June 24, 2015 9 Bicyclist Wins Dump the Pump Challenge Sol C. Johnson Class of 1964 Announces Scholarship Recipients Parrish Herron, 4th District Alderman Mary Ellen Sprague, Jen Colestock, Enoch Dumas Troy Jones Alexis Jackson The trusty bicy cle held on to its title as the fastest commute downtown during the eight annual Dump the Pump Challenge this past Thursday June 18, 2015. Savannah Bicy cle Campaign member Jen Colestock pedaled across the City Hall finish line at 8:18am, 22 minutes af ter departing the 12 Oaks Shopping Center south of Deranne Avenue. Parrish Herron of the Savannah Mobility and Parking Ser vices Department followed her two minutes later. Thirty seconds later, Chatham Area Transit Analyst, Enoch Du mas, crossed the line after riding comfortably in the Abercom 14 bus to down town. Alderwoman Mary Ellen Sprague presented the coveted Dump the Pump medal to Colestock, which is her third straight victory, and stated “We all know that alternative forms of trans portation such as cycling and mass transit save you money and are better for the environment, but what this shows is they can often save you time, too.” The competitors had to follow all traffic laws and take the most di rect route available. The bus rider got off at the nearest bus stop to City Hall, while the car compet itor drove down Abercom and Drayton streets, then parked at the Whitaker Street Garage and walked the block to the City Hall finish line. The cyclist, meanwhile, could ride di rectly to the finish line, where a City bike rack is located - one of more than 150 bike racks added to downtown Savannah over the past five years. The City of Sa vannah, CAT, and the Savannah Bicycle Cam paign have organized Sa vannah’s Dump the Pump Challenge since 2008 as part of National Dump the Pump Day. Dump the Pump is a national event organized by the Ameri can Public Transportation Association that promotes alternative forms of com muting that are cheaper and cleaner for the envi ronment. “The Dump the Pius Fest 2015 - “Home Again” Saturday, August 15, 2015 - l:00p - 5:00 p Savannah Classical Academy Gym- 705 East Anderson St. - Savannah, GA All Fonner Students & Family Members Invited S 25 each guest - Make Check Payable to : SPXHSAA Mail to Elizabeth Frazier-Royal - 1813 Stuyvesant St. - Sav., GA 31405 For More Information Call: Mary Lewis - 912-232-1827 912-232-1827 World Changers Improves Savannah More than 12,000 students made a decision to pay money out of their own pockets in order to help improve living condi tions of people across the United States and Canada. One hundred eighty-eight students from across the nation came to Savannah, Georgia the week of June 13-20 working on a variety of assignments that range from painting houses to put ting siding on homes. The students stayed at Calvary Temple Baptist Church for the week and worked at 17 different work sites. The City of Savannah Georgia Agency provided funding for supply for them to revi talize substandard housing. World Changers works with Savannah Southern Baptist Association. On average, par ticipating students pay S250 to take part in the week. This summer, World Changers projects will take place in more than 75 cities in the US and Puerto Rico. In its 25th summer of operation. World Chang ers is honored to assist cit ies across North America to serve their residents. “World Changers brings great ben efits into a city partnership. By providing free labor a city has more resources to their citizens. Cities that partner with World Chang ers also give students a prac tical way to serve others.” says Dave MacNeill, team leader for World Changers. World Changers is a min istry of LifeWay Christian Resources. Following a six-session “how-to” study that participants complete prior to coming, students serving Savannah Georgia will hit the ground running. The major work begins Monday of the project. Pump commuter challenge is a fun way to encourage Savannahians to explore their transportation options and remind them that trav eling by car isn’t always the fastest way to go,” said John Bennett, Executive Direc tor of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign. “Bicycling and transit are viable alterna tives for many people and we hope this event will in crease interest in affordable and healthy transportation.” Troy Jones, a 2014 graduate of Sol C Johnson, was the recipient of the first educational scholarship. He was presented with a check in the amount of $500.00 during 50th Class Reunion Celebration. Troy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Troy Jones, Sr., of Savannah, Ga. He re cently completed his fresh man year at Valdosta State University with a major in Business. Alexis Jackson was the 2015 recipient. She was presented with a check for $500.00 at the Sol C Johnson HS Annual Awards Ceremony. She is the daugh ter of Mr. Michael Jackson, of Savannah, GA. She plans to attend Valdosta State Uni versity and major in Biolo gy- Both recipients excelled both academical ly and in service to others, both on campus and with the Savannah Community. Con gratulations to both Troy and Alexis. We would like to thank the staff at Sol C John son HS for their assistance. Not To Equal But “Excel”

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The Savannah tribune. (Savannah, Ga.) 1973-current, June 24, 2015, Image 9