Recently, members of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) stopped by Highlands Middle School to launch the fourth WWE WrestleMania Reading Challenge. The Challenge is a reading incentive program that provides prizes from WWE as a reward.
WWE Superstars The Miz, Kofi Kingston and the Bella Twins appeared at the school and spoke to students about the importance of reading, and how it is important for their future.
To be eligible for prizes through the WWE, students must read 10 books that are not part of a required reading list for class, and should do so in their free time. The grand prize is a trip to WrestleMania 26 in Phoenix in March 2010.
"The WWE stars were an inspiration to our students by encouraging each of them to read," said Dr. Catherine Barnes, principal of Highlands Middle School. "Reading is the most essential component to a good education, and is the foundation on which other academic skills are built."
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