‘Clearopathra’: Here are the winners in Worcester’s snowplow naming contest
Four names were chosen as the winners this year's name-a-snowplow contest in Worcester .
The City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks (DPW&P), in collaboration with Worcester Public Schools, announced Wednesday the winners of the citywide competition:
Clearopathra, 2hr Delay Destroyer, Snowraider and Ice-Zilla.
WPS students in grades K-12 submitted entries to name four trucks that plow in four different quadrants of the city, according to a press release from the city. The entries were voted on by the public. Over 1,900 ballots were cast during the voting process.
"Congratulations to our Worcester Public School students on another great Name-A-Snowplow contest," City Manager Eric D. Batista said in the press release. "Your imaginative and fun names were a treat to review and vote on. Four more of our snowplow trucks are now named and ready to handle anything this winter brings all the while showcasing our students' creativity."
2hr Delay Destroyer was named by Mrs. Brooke Arnold's and Ms. Kelly Walls' second grade class of Thorndyke Road School.
Snowraider was named by Mrs. Radzik's fourth grade class of Thorndyke Road School
Clearopathra was named by Ms. Heather Wassall's life skills C class for ninth through 12th grades at North High School.
Ice-Zilla was named by Ms. Nicole Trudeau's fourth grade class at Quinsigamond Elementary School.
The students will be recognized at the city council's Jan. 13 meeting, according to the press release.
"Our students brought so much creativity and enthusiasm to the second year of the Name-A-Snowplow contest," said Worcester Public Schools Superintendent Brian E. Allen in the press release. "It's become a fun and lighthearted way to add some joy to winter weather while giving students a chance to see their ideas come to life across the city. Thank you to everyone who took part."
The four winning names of last year's contest were Scoop Dogg, Sleetwood Mac, William Scrapespeare, and Snow More Mr Ice Guy.
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