Third-graders at Franklin Elementary School in Kensington gathered in the auditorium on Dec. 6 for a bike safety lesson from a San Diego police officer. Behind him was a black youth-style bike with a big bow on it. Someone would win the bike at the end of the workshop, the kids were told.
After the policeman finished, a man in a business suit who had donated the bike came forward. A name was drawn and all the kids clapped enthusiastically for their fortunate classmate.
Then the man’s wife wheeled in a second bike—because the kids had done such a good job in school, the man said. Another name was drawn and another winner eagerly claimed his prize.
By the time the third bike was rolled in, the kids were chanting, “One more bike! One more bike!” The prize was granted to the third name drawn.
And that’s when things really got good.
After the children quieted down, the man in the suit smiled and said, “You know what? I think everyone here is going to get a bike today.”