Denise Echols’ first-graders were the top contributors in Marti Elementary’s Pennies for People drive, which raised a total of $647.03 for United Way. Pictured are, front, from left, Jordan Abbott, Jaden Umphries, Rylee Mullen, Mikala Moore and Madison Smithey; middle, from left, Ethan Mireles, Tommy Hodges and Braylen Meador; and, back, student council sponsor Lesa Hazle, Echols and Dianne Packwood, United Way executive director. Lisa Magers/CISD / Order photo reprints