Alfred Schools

$50,000 Win Happy Start to New Year "This will straighten me out for the rest of the year," smiled Alfred Schools, as he claimed his $50,000 prize from the D.C. Scratcher Funky 5's. The Suitland, MD resident likes to play different instant scratch ticket games and decided to try Funky 5's on whim, while out with his son. "You guys are always coming out with new tickets. . .I couldn't believe I won," he noted. "I asked my son to check my ticket, and he said 'Yes, you've won.'" Schools bought his winning ticket at Alabama Convenience, 2209 Alabama Ave., SE. He plans to share his prize money with his children and vacation in North Carolina and New Jersey.