Water Relay Race Makes a Splash at Colonel Wright Elementary
By Cole Goodwin
The Dalles, Ore. June 5, 2024 — Fifth graders at Colonel Wright Elementary enjoyed a fun-filled water race organized by retired teacher Steve Chance. Mr. Chance, who returned to the school as a substitute teacher this year. Mr. Chance volunteered to revive the event, hoping to pass the event on to his son, a current teacher at the school.
Colonel Wright Elementary alumni may remember participating in this event and it being one of the highlights of the school year. And they may be glad to hear that the event has made a comeback.
The water race kicked off with Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue (MCFR) using hoses to fill large garbage cans with water. MCFR volunteers also couldn't resist joining in the fun.
Holes had been drilled in relay buckets (made from old coffee cans) to make the race a little more interesting and fun.
Students raced to relay fill buckets of water from one end of the field to the other to fill up a garbage can with water on the other side.
The event is meant to foster fun, friendly competition, community spirit and cooperation and help students celebrate the start of summer.
"It was a fun end-of-the-year event for our fifth-grade class," said Stephanie Bowen, D21 Communications Director.
For their part the smiles on the faces of students seemed to agree.
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