Paul McNeal, a Physical Education teacher at Alcott Elementary School, was the recent target of a student “pie throwing” event. Earlier this year, Alcott students raised nearly $12,000 through the Jump Rope for Heart program, sponsored by the American Heart Association. McNeal promised that each pupil who raised at least $40 could throw a pie at him. Approximately 145 students met the challenge, but the big winner was the American Heart Association.