Students from Black Mountain Elementary School recently participated in the ‘Presidential Physical Fitness Challenge.’ The challenge consists of completing five tests: sit-ups; push-ups; 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile or one mile run; shuttle-run and sit-and-reach. Participation certificates were given to all students who finished all five tests. National Physical Fitness Award winners include: (left) Kindergarten through third grade winners pictured are, from left: Zack Burgan, Ariel Madden, Jayden Ward, James Ford and Demarco Hopkins. Not pictured: Matt Powers. (right) Fourth through eighth grade winners pictured are front row, from left: Hannah Pittman, Emily Evans, Alyssa Cornett, Maci Osborne, Kayla Burgan; Second row: Alex Saylor, Leah Gilbert, Rebecca Middleton and Savannah Osborne. Not pictured: Nicole Allen.








