The Great Penny Wars

The end of Cloverdale Middle School’s annual “penny wars” saw Principal Dawn Tucker (separate photo) and Administrative Assistant Christian Frye (group photo) duct-taped to the wall. The wars are run by the Student Council and are part of the “Pennies for Patients” fundraiser benefiting Riley Hospital, Indianapolis. Each classroom is equipped with a penny box, and students vote by adding contributions to a staff member’s bucket during lunches.

This year, more than $1,000 in pennies created a tie. From left are Lincoln Jones, Audrey Fagg, Emily Mann, Erin Johnson, Hannah McLaughlin, Nathan Mann, Gavin Gaston (front, green shirt), Izzabella Oberkrom, Sophia Baumunk, Alyssia Elmore, Latyon Allen, Andrea Nees, Audrey Fulkerson, Brady Koosman, Isaac Maldonado and Xavier Evans.