Principal behind glass at Pima Butte

Pima Butte Elementary School’s Principal Randy Lazar spent two and a half hours in the school’s lobby display case on March 24.

Lazar’s confinement was a reward to the students of the school who raised over $4,000 for the Jump Rope for Hearts event sponsored by the American Heart Association.

“The students got a big kick out of seeing me sitting in the display case,” Lazar said.

Physical Fitness Educator Derek Picha received the following note of appreciation from the American Heart Association: “On behalf of the American Heart Association and the millions of Americans we serve, thank you very much for your school’s donation of $4,211. Families and schools are critical links in providing the foundation for cardiovascular wellness in our country. By holding this event at your school each year, you raise awareness about heart-healthy living. And you help us fund more lifesaving scientific research and critically needed education efforts. Thank you.”

For more information about Pima Butte Elementary School or the Maricopa Unified School District, visit www.maricopausd.org.