Maize High Choir teacher Doris Prater received a surprise Thursday during her third block class. She was awarded the Golden Apple Award, a $250 check from Papa John’s, and pizza for the whole class.

“I was very surprised and had no idea what was happening but I wondered why Mr. Botts was in my classroom twice in one day,” Prater said.

This award represents excellence in teaching. Prater was featured on KAKE News Saturday night at 6 p.m. along with the other winners of the Golden Apple Award.