5th grader wins essay contest, surprised with new bike

6:24 PM, Mar 13, 2013   |    comments
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Eight Knox County students and teachers got a pleasant surprise on Wednesday. Knox County's director of school nutrition surprised a student at South Knoxville Elementary School with a new bicycle and helmet.

Fifth grader Corbin Day is one of eight students who won a school system wide essay contest. Day's teacher says he is an excellent student.

"Very proud of this young man, very proud. He has a very good work ethic, his skills are above average; it's because of the effort he shows," said Teresa Charles.

Charles also won a prize, a digital camera, thanks to Day's winning essay.

Day's essay discusses the importance of eating breakfast each morning.