"My students have been working on a number of 'Going Green
Projects' since I started working there 15 years ago," said
science teacher Pat Lockhart, who has encouraged their efforts.
"We have, and continue to run, student recycling, reducing,
reusing and beautification projects year after year. Each year,
these projects have grown with a new twist. Even some partner
schools have joined in on our learning fun." "Students and staff
who have won these awards are helping lead the way toward a more
energy-efficient future and will help reduce government
greenhouse gas emissions throughout the city," said City Schools
Chancellor Dennis Walcott, who announced the winning schools.
One of their recent projects had PS 57 students teaming up with
the state Power Authority and Friends of Eibs Pond Park to
design and build an adult, solar-powered electric tricycle. The
trike has a wheel-barrel attachment so drivers can deliver wood
chips, flowers and tools along the paths surrounding Eibs Pond,
which stands just behind th