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Mylan Park Elementary receives makeover ahead of West Virginia football game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 2:33 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

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Mylan Park Elementary in Morgantown, West Virginia, was featured in the Big 12 Conference’s annual fall tour on October 8. The school upgraded its library with new furniture and carpeting thanks to a grant from the Big 12 and College Football Playoff Foundation. Principal Anne Lupo expressed excitement over the renovations, highlighting the recognition of teacher Wendy Smith, who received the "Going the Extra Mile" award. The events coincide with West Virginia University's football game against Arizona at Milan Puskar Stadium on October 9. The tour includes an empowerment luncheon and a concert by David Lee Murphy before the game.

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•Big 12 Conference held events at Mylan Park Elementary on October 8.
•School received a library makeover funded by grants.
•Teacher Wendy Smith received a $1,000 award during the event.
•West Virginia University will play Arizona on October 9.
•The tour includes a luncheon and concert before the game.

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2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Mylan Park Elementary gets a Big 12 makeover in advance of Arizona game

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Oct. 8—MORGANTOWN-Let the record show that Anne Lupo most certainly did not do an endzone celebratory dance Thursday morning at Mylan Park Elementary. But hey-it was pretty close. "I was right there, I have to tell you, " the school principal said, laughing. "Very exciting." And that 's because the school at the top of Chaplin Road was in the big leagues on the crisp, autumn day, courtesy of ...
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Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 2:33 AM
Mylan Park Elementary gets a Big 12 makeover in advance of Arizona game
Oct. 8—MORGANTOWN-Let the record show that Anne Lupo most certainly did not do an endzone celebratory dance Thursday morning at Mylan Park Elementary. But hey-it was pretty close. "I was right there, I have to tell you, " the school principal said, laughing. "Very exciting." And that 's because the school at the top of Chaplin Road was in the big leagues on the crisp, autumn day, courtesy of ...

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