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thing to participate in regardless of their interests.
This is by no means an easy task, and Brown says that he has been planning the event since January.
The result? Something that school officials, and even James McGivney, the regional DARE director, are quite proud of. “There’s nothing that matches it anywhere,” stated McGivney.
All enjoyed sporting events and exhibits, but the more simple pleasure of time with friends and family was also high on the list of favorites.
“It’s time when you get to hang out with your friends,” said fifth grader Krista Riggleson.
Second grader, Seth Wayland’s favorite part of the day was “riding in the train, getting wet, and you get to see your dad.” Seth's father, Greg Wayland, was on hand as a volunteer firefighter.
Many adults also recognized just how important family was to students.
Volunteer Sally Letsen, spending the day with her grandson, said that her attendance was “very important to him,” and they were having “an absolute blast.”
Capt. Brown is proud of this element of the event.
“Parents and kids can have so much fun and do all these exciting things at the cost of a school lunch.”
Everything from cotton candy and snow cones, to train rides was free.
“The real credit for this day needs to go to all the volunteers, exhibitors and everyone who helps to pull this off,” said Brown.
Three volunteers were recognized with plaques during the festivities. Helen Dixon was acknowledged for her ongoing contribution to the program.
The second plaque went to the Rappahannock Lions Club for what Brown referred to as instant and ongoing support.
A third was given to Tiffany Wayland in honor of the contributions her mother, Barbara Wayland, the late editor of the Rappahannock News, made to the organization over the years.
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