Anniston Star - Students participate in pull up contest

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More than 300 students from Anniston and surrounding schools participated in the U.S. Army Education Program at the Talladega Superspeedway Oct. 21.

The students participated in team challenges, testing their physical, mental and emotional strength against U.S. Army Strong soldiers.

The purpose of the event is to underscore the importance of students staying in school and furthering their education.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Public Education Foundation of Anniston

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Anniston Star receives 11 Alabama Press Association Awards | 6 days ago by Debra FlaxStar Staff Writer Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.

Time for a tune-up: Lawmakers tinkering under the hood of the Alabama Accountability Act | 27 days ago by The Anniston Star Editorial Board Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.

One of Alabama’s best: Cleburne County High School ranks 17th in state | 16 days ago by Laura Camperlcamper@annistonstar.com Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.

HOT BLAST: Rich kids and Anniston's schools | 23 days ago Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.

Private concerns: Alabama Accountability Act hits another snag | 20 days ago by The Anniston Star Editorial Board Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.

City Council: Alcohol sales now officially OK on Sundays in Anniston | 05.15.13 - 01:16 am by Paige Rentzprentz@annistonstar.com Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.

Phillip Tutor: Those heathens in Anniston | 05.16.13 - 05:16 pm Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.

RMC anesthesiologist wins a martial arts championship | 05.15.13 - 09:09 pm by Patrick McCrelesspmccreless@annistonstar.com Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.

Coming up dry: Munford representative winless in session marked by alcohol sales debate | 05.17.13 - 02:41 am by Madasyn Czebiniakmczebiniak@annistonstar.com Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.

Bill for tag to honor fallen police officers awaits a vote | 05.19.13 - 12:18 am by Madasyn Czebiniakmczebiniak@annistonstar.com Anniston Star Copyright 2013 Anniston Star. All rights reserved.