Teen gets car for attendance

For 17 years, Philpott Motors has hosted the annual Nederland High School Car Giveaway. For students to become eligible to enter the drawing, they must have three or fewer excused absences.

“It is an honor to do this and we have been very blessed in this business. What a business needs to do is give back to its local community,” Philpott Ford, Toyota and Hyundai General Manager Daren Granger said.

Philpott Motors Public Relations Director Bob Thewman added, “The Superintendent 17 years ago, Gail Krohn, and Dr. Kieschnick came to us and talked about a partnership. We said what a great thing to do to partner with the local school around the corner from us and give away a car to someone that has perfect attendance so it will give them the initiative to go to school every day.

“Here we are 17 years later!”

Nederland High School Senior Jackson Evans was the lucky winner.

“I am completely amazed,” he said. “I could not believe that my name was drawn. I am still in shock. It is truly a wonderful gift. I want to thank Philpott and NISD for this great opportunity.”

Also recognized were senior students with seven and eight years of perfect attendance: seven years, Alexis Bobb and Dustin Nguyen; and eight years, Abby Hoffpauir, Brian Hoffpauir, Leslie Ramirez and Maci Simmons.