Clark Lane Middle School Receives Say Something Student Spirit, Creativity and Sustainability Award from Sandy Hook Promise
On March 1, 2017, Clark Lane Middle School was awarded a runner up prize of $500 for the
Say Something Student Spirit, Creativity and Sustainability Award. This award was presented by
Sandy Hook Promise, an organization dedicated to preventing violence in schools. The competition was nationwide, with
Clark Lane Middle School being recognized for its efforts during and after
Say Something Week, 2016.
Presenting were Marykay Wishneski, National Program Coordinator with
Sandy Hook Promise, and Mark Barden, co-founder of Sandy Hook Promise,
and father of a victim of the Sandy Hook shooting. The ceremony featured
student speakers expressing the lessons they learned during Say
Something Week as well as the unveiling of a new art installation
dedicated to Clark Lane Middle School’s participation in Say Something
activities. Clark Lane Middle School is very grateful for this honor and
will use the award to fund future Say Something activities and clubs.