Winegard Elementary teachers, students and community members gathered on Thursday to witness the dramatic transformation at the Orlando school, as nationwide winners of the $50,000 classroom maker offered by Procter & Gamble’s Bounty brand.
Winegard Elementary’s music room was transformed from drab to “fab” under the direction of husband-and-wife design gurus and stars of HGTV’s upcoming program, “Home by Novogratz”, Cortney, Bob and their team. The large, open music room was given style, structure and organization; outdated technology was brought into the 21st century; and much-needed music and art resources and supplies were replenished – all with a fashionable twist. Bounty and the team of designers were also able to address other needs in the school, including a new PA system for the cafeteria.
“We are overwhelmed with the results of the makeover – it’s more than we could ever have imagined,” said Dr. Jhunu Mohapatra, Principal at Winegard Elementary. “Not only do our nearly 60 teachers now have the tools necessary to foster our children’s education but our 700 students have a cleaner, more creative environment in which to learn and have fun doing so.”
More than 2,600 schools across the country entered online for their chance to win the $50,000 classroom makeover. Winegard Elementary was named winner of the Bounty’s nationwide “We Love Our School” sweepstakes on March 10.
