Bobby Ray festival raises $7,000
Additional computers and school beautification projects top the list of possibilities as a result of another successful spring festival at Bobby Ray Memorial Elementary. Some $7,000 was raised during the afternoon of fun and games that was a joint effort on the part of the Parent-Teacher Organization and the school staff and faculty.
Michele Myers, PTO treasurer, said the proceeds from the festival will be divided between teachers’ classroom needs, the school and the PTO fund.
The remaining PTO officers include Nick Gawel, president; Lisa Davidson, vice president; and Shirley Luna, secretary.
“Everyone seemed to have a great time,” commented Principal Bonnie Collier. “This event was not just about raising funds but also emphasized student/parent involvement.”
A new feature drawing special interest of the participants was the inflated Seaweed Dragon. Other activities included a slide and obstacle course, face painting, Point Zone, silent auction for gift baskets, Potty Toss, Tic-tac-toe, Quack Attack, Golf Challenge and Froggy Fly Fling.
Rather than serving a meal, the organizers opted for selling food items such as pizza from a concessions booth.