From almost 6,000 submissions sent in throughout the State of Ohio, nine students were chosen for induction into the AAA Ohio Safety Patrol Hall of Fame. For the second year in a row, three attend Cherrington Elementary School in Westerville – Alexi Bloch, grade 4; Gracie Pheasant, grade 5; and Avery McLaughlin, grade 5.
Roger Fleegle, a teacher aide and Safety Patrol Coordinator, nominated the trio after they passed a series of tests. He kept track of things like attendance, punctuality and whether students came prepared to serve with their belts, flags, and badges (if appropriate). After the field was narrowed down, he administered a Safety Patrol quiz, scoring them on the 10 characteristics the AAA looks for in patrol candidates. Students then advanced to an essay round, which was scored blindly by teachers. This is the third time Cherrington has had triple winners.
Hall of Fame inductees and their families were honored at the Clippers game in Huntington Park on May 9, Safety Patrol Night.