Kiwanis Club of Terre Haute awards bicycles to 20 elementary school scholars

The Kiwanis Club of Terre Haute on Tuesday awarded 20 bicycles to 20 elementary school scholars.

The group sponsors the B.U.G. Program (Bringing Up Grades) in all elementary schools in Vigo and Sullivan counties.

Every student who improves their grades or achieves straight “A”s each quarter is recognized by the Kiwanis Club of Terre Haute and is awarded a certificate, a pencil, a BUG sticker and an entry into a drawing for a new bicycle.

In addition, straight A students receive a free Kid’s Meal from Culver’s Restaurant.

After the fourth quarter grades are posted, one name from each school is drawn and that student wins a new bicycle and helmet of their choice.

Bike Selection Day was Tuesday afternoon at Walmart South in Terre Haute. Winning students had the opportunity to select and take home the bike and helmet of their choice.

About 25% of all elementary school students are B.U.G. recipients every quarter. In Vigo County, over 1,200 students are recognized every quarter.

About 10% of all elementary school students receive all “A” grades each quarter. In Vigo County, nearly 600 students are recognized every quarter.

The Kiwanis Club of Terre Haute has been in existence for 102 years and has sponsored the B.U.G. Club program since 1992.