About the Mountaineer Readers
Since 2007, participating students from the PSP's 11 districts, as well as the Appalachian State Academy at Middle Fork and the RCOE Anderson Reading Clinic, read books of their choosing during the summer months and record their reading on a log provided by App State Athletics/RCOE. Students then submit the log into their school’s media center coordinator the first week of school.
The RCOE processes a tally sheet from each participating school and announces the top readers in grades 1-2, 3-4, and 5 in each district. In general, grades 1-5 are recognized from the Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork and grades 1-8 are recognized from the Anderson Reading Clinic. These top readers and guests are typically invited to Appalachian's annual Education Day football game. This year, Mountaineer Readers will be recognized for their reading achievements during Appalachian State University’s Education Day football game on Saturday, November 13, 2021.
The overall top readers were:
Alexander County
Grade 1-2: Macey Walker
Grade 3-4: Aubrey Powell
Grade 5: Jacob HuffmanAlleghany County
Grade 1-2: Elizabeth Flowers
Grade 3-4: Kayden BillingsAshe County
Grade 1-2: Keilon Reedy
Grade 3-4: River Poplin
Grade 5: Braeden SouthAvery County
Grade 3-4: Tatum CookeBurke County
Grade 1-2: Eduardo Esquicel Romero & Gemma Franklin (TIE)
Grade 3-4: Claire Huffman
Grade 5: Nolan RussCaldwell County
Grade 1-2: Carmen Masciarelli
Grade 3-4: Zackery Winebarger
Grade 5: Jenna GriffinElkin City
Grade 1-2: Merrick Russell
Grade 3-4: Kamdyn Tilley
Grade 5: Sadie George WagonerLab School WSFCS
Grade 1-2: Luke Williams
Grade 3-4: Arley Espinoza-Caballero
Grade 5: Neyralit Garcia-PanchiWatauga County
Grade 1-2: Adelaide Lancaster
Grade 3-4: Emory Kerns
Grade 5: Sawyer Cade BlackburnWilkes County
Grade 1-2: Aaleigha Hodge
Grade 3-4: Colton Cannon
Grade 5: Mallory Cockrell
Check out this great article to read more about this exciting celebratory event, and look for news about winning classroom and winning school celebrations in upcoming PSP Newsletters! Email Dr. Rosenbalm at rosenbalmem@appstate.edu for questions on how your students can participate in the future!