Thursday, September 18, 2008

PX rewards students’ good grades

The Post Exchange is moving Belvoir students who excel in the classroom to the head of the class with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “You Made the Grade” program.

Now in its eighth year, the education rewards initiative recognizes students who maintain a “B” average or better with a booklet full of free prizes for every qualifying report card.

Coupons include Wood Theater, Burger King, a magazine, Anthony’s Pizza. The coupon booklets also contain an entry form for a quarterly drawing in which three winners are randomly awarded savings bonds in $2,000, $3,000 or $5,000 denominations.

“‘You Made the Grade’ is a great vehicle for recognizing military students who excel, oftentimes through adversities that the average student does not face, such as a deployed parent or frequent moves,” said Rick Mora, Belvoir PX’s general manager.

To receive the booklet, students can bring a valid military ID card and proof of an overall “B” or better average to the PX at Main Store Bldg. 2303. Students may get one coupon package for every qualifying report card, but may enter the savings bond drawing only once per calendar year.

Military families can contact Lew Hood, the PX’s Main Store manager, 703-806-5801 for more information.