BERWYN, Ill. – Diego Marquez, a first-grader at Pershing Elementary School, is the winner of the Verizon Wireless Show-N-Tell contest who received a special visit from Chicago Bears center Roberto Garza this past Monday, Dec. 3rd. Additionally, Garza spoke with the entire student body at a school assembly.
Marquez won the visit by participating in the Verizon Wireless Show-N-Tell contest. From Oct. 5 through Oct. 28, parents in the Chicago area were encouraged to visit one of four nearby Verizon Wireless stores to enter their child for a chance to receive a visit from a Chicago Bear at school. Marquez was selected from more than 200 entries.
“Verizon Wireless is proud to be able to give back to the community through this unique program for area students,” said Mike Milbourn, district manager, Verizon Wireless, Berwyn, Ill. “We’d like to congratulate Diego on his win and hope he enjoyed his visit with Chicago Bear Roberto Garza.”
In addition to spending some time in the classroom with Marquez, Garza also spoke with the entire student body about the importance of staying in school and living a healthy, active lifestyle.
“We are happy that Roberto visited our school to have a conversation with our students,” said Amanda Vanderhill, Vice Principal, Pershing Elementary School. “Students can never have too many positive role models. Roberto is a great example of an individual who works hard on the football field, but also is dedicated to working hard in the community.”
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