Designed to encourage the entire Whitesville Elementary School family to come together for a day of fun and activity, WES hosted its second annual Whitesville Way ColorBlast Walkathon Friday, April 26.
“Our goal is to create a community event where everyone pulls together for a common goal of improving the educational experience of Whitesville kids,” said WES principal Tricia Murphy said. “Our students and staff have brainstormed our greatest needs as a school, and the committee decided that proceeds from this year’s event will be used towards the purchase of a new and improved computer lab!”
WES introduced the ColorBlast as a new idea last year.
“It turned out to be a huge hit and one of the greatest memories of the year for our entire school community,” Murphy said. “With the support of our families, staff and so many generous businesses, we are able to ensure that every single child joins in the fun! Overall, this day is full of family and so much Whitesville pride!”
Students and staff participated in a variety of activities including the mission march, where the entire school walked with a mission together around the track as they proudly displayed their personal mission statements they created.
After completing the mission march, there was a school-wide Tailgate Party on the Track luncheon, complete with picnic blankets and WES music teacher “DJ” Jeremy Stone) Michael “Doodle” Morris (parent of two WES students) took to his giant smoker and teamed up with the Whitesville cafeteria staff to prepare hamburgers and hot dogs for the entire WES family.
The Whitesville Way ColorBlast was underway at noon with confetti, as each grade level kicked off a special ColorBlast Trail around the school grounds to four different color stations. Students finished at the school-wide DJ Dance Party Finish Line in the middle of the track.
