City Not Selected for "Friday Night Lights"

Rhode Island School Chosen

The city of Lincoln Rhode Island won the Friday Night Lights competition sponsored by radio station WEEI and NorthEast-Eagle Electrical Distributors, and they will be receiving new football lights for The Rear Football Field at Lincoln High School.

Derby was one of 14 New England towns in the running for the lights. Schools selected for the competition earned one entry in the drawing for each 100 votes received. Derby earned 12 entries, and we want to thank everyone who voted for Derby. We also want to pass along a special thanks to Ron Slowik who headed up Derby's bid. Lincoln had 14 entries in the final drawing, but Grafton, MA had the most chances by far with 99!

Click here to see Derby's essay.

Posted December 1, 2008