J.W. Ray Elementary "Top Readers" Luncheon March 2008 To help honor J.W. Ray Elementary's "Top Readers", Representative Branch hosted the thirty 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students to lunch at Chili's Grill & Bar. Each of the students completed twenty or more books during the Fall 2007 semester and have continued their eager reading habits into the spring. J.W. Ray Principal Bernette Austin, who was also honored by Rep. Branch, created the Top Readers program as a part of her school-wide Earning by Learning efforts. Rep. Branch greets the students and congratulates them on all their hard work.

Branch presents Principal Austin with a certificate of commendation for creation of the Top Readers program.

Branch visits with several of the members of the school's basketball team. The student athletes, who recently finished first in a school tournament, all also read over 20 books.

Branch congratulates one student and encourages him to keep reading.

A student thanks Rep. Branch for lunch with a hug on her way out.