Recently, East Elementary held their Second Annual Teacher Olympics. This was an opportunity for teachers to compete in different athletic events while also giving students the chance to see their teachers in action and cheer them on. Events included the 40-yard dash, Softball Throw, Football Throw, Wonderfully Long Egg Throw, Bouncy Ball Race, Dribbling a Basketball Race and Hula Hoop Around the Arm Race. One teacher per grade level represented each grade in every competition and the grade level with the most points at the end of the event, took home the coveted “Teacher Olympic Trophy.” Congratulations to first grade for winning the Olympics this year. The first grade team consisted of: Mrs. Miranda Williams, Mrs. Tammy Byrd, Mrs. Kayla Adkins and Mrs. Barbara Thomas. The winning grade level will proudly display their trophy and maintain bragging rights until next year’s event. During the presentation of
medallions, Coach Jennifer Walters thanked all of the teachers for their support, consideration, and willingness to show students we can have fun too! She also wanted to show students that teachers can be good sports, they care about their health, and that even though they may not be the best at everything, they give their all and they never give up!! Coach Walters concluded the Teacher Olympics by thanking the following people for helping make this event a success: Mrs. Bobbie Walters – principal, East PTO Board, Dr. Miranda Manning, Mrs. Jean Berry, Mrs. Katrina Newell, and Mrs. Debra Rouse. Pictured are Coach Walters. Also pictured are the first grade team—Mrs. Miranda Williams, Mrs. Tammy Byrd, Mrs. Kayla Adkins and Mrs. Barbara Thomas.
