Seventh grade science teacher Michael McElrath (left) is congratulated by students on his way to the stage to accept  a $6290.09 award for Dissection Tools and Specimen Equipment won with other science teachers at Alamo Heights Junior School, 7607 N. New Braunfels, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014.  MARVIN PFEIFFER/ mpfeiffer@express-news.net Photo: Marvin Pfeiffer, Staff / San Antonio Express-News / Express-News 2014