Left
to right: Bill Goldsbrough-CBF, John Wingate-MSSA, Bill Huppert-MARl, Dave Smith-MSSA,
Robert Glenn-CCA, Charlie Sisson-Captain, Allen Nicholson-lth Grade Top
Producer $400, Jacques Smith-Principal and Jake Gavin-Science Chairman
In March, Judy Davidson, a teacher
at Chesapeake Bay Middle School in Annapolis, attended a meeting of the
Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative. She said she wanted to support MARI's "Buy A Ton"
project and requested support.
The Board members urged her to work with
her principal and student body to raise
funds. Charter boat Captain Charlie Sisson said he would donate a free fishing trip to
motivate the students to gather donations.
Within two weeks, Judy began her campaign
by showing the DVD
"Better Fishing Through Better Habitat" that was produced by National Geographic
photographer, Nick Caloyianis, The 1,00 student body and faulty members saw underwater scenes of the Chesapeake Bay that broadened their education and knowledge. The seven
minute film depicted the value of reefs and vertical structure for
fish habitat.
Following the showing of the DVD,
pledge sheets were passed out to the
student body and a goal of $ 1,400.00 was established. On April 2
Principal Jacques Smith presented a check
to CCA Director, Robert Glenn for $4,200.00. CCA handles all financial transactions for the MARI Project pro-bono
and that is a financial blessing. Thanks to Judy, the students and
teachers of Chesapeake Bay Middle School, 57 tons of the Woodrow Wilson
Bridge were added to the Chesapeake Bay Reefs.
And "Wonder Woman" does more; she serves as
Secretary of the MSSA
Scholarship Foundation.