On Tuesday, May 17, the Sanborn Central/Woonsocket FFA Chapter met at the Sanborn Central School gymnasium to hold their annual banquet to honor the year’s achievements and conduct end-of-year business.

The opening ceremonies were led by the chapter’s 2021-2022 officers, Sentinel Brady Larson, Reporter Casady Dean, Treasurer Ellie Evans, Parliamentarian Brooklyn Johnson, Historian Cody Slykhuis, Secretary Bailey Feistner, Vice President Dilyn Brooks and President Malorie Mattke. 

A potluck meal was enjoyed by members and guests following President Mattke’s welcome and the invocation.

Keynote speaker Corey Flatten, Sanborn Central high school social studies and junior/senior English teacher, addressed the group about the importance of leadership, how role models influence those around them, and what good leadership looks like.

…Read on and see pictures in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

The last few days of school are a time to celebrate all the work and success the kids had the past nine months. The Woonsocket Elementary students took advantage of some nice weather and roamed Dumont Avenue in the afternoon on Friday, May 13, to decorate the sidewalks with chalk drawings. 

On Monday, May 16, they spent the day outside competing in different track and field events for their annual end-of-the-year field day. They had a frisbee and softball throw, a football kick, and a long jump contest, along with several running races for all the kids to compete in. 

On the last day of school, Wednesday, May 18, the kids were treated with some fun activities at the baseball/softball field where they took part in outdoor games, kickball, and they got to jump in bouncy houses rented by the WEPC. 

Later that same day, the students received some parting gifts from the WEPC as they took part in the annual WEPC Walk-A-Thon fundraiser. This year’s theme was “We’re Wild About Summer.” They were provided with safari sunglasses as they walked around Lake Prior in new gold-colored t-shirts sporting this year’s theme, which WEPC also provided. They were provided with water after each lap completed and then a safari sucker as they ended the day and the 2021-22 school year.

…See pictures in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!