F.C. Boyd Christian School was abuzz with activity during its annual Applefest celebration.
“It was a great day for the school,” said Jennifer Moore, school secretary. “Everything went well. We had a really good year this year. Attendance was good and the weather was awesome. You couldn’t have asked for better weather.”
Applefest is usually offered in mid-October, but the school had a scheduling conflict that pushed the event into November.
A wide array of activities were offered at the front of the school with a corn pit, bounce houses, Twister, and games of bowling, tic tac toe and ring toss. A live auction was offered in the gymnasium, along with face painting.
When asked what the children liked most, Moore pointed to the bounce houses and the corn hole competition.
“Bounce houses are always a big hit,” said Moore. “We had one that was more like an obstacle course. They really enjoyed that, but I think the corn hole tournament was very popular. The children really like to compete with each other.”
Ava Jones and Kayden Burks undertook a suspenseful game of Jenga that rivaled a fable called “The Tortoise and the Hare.” Jones (the hare) was quick in her block selection, while Burks (the tortoise) was slow and deliberate.
“I already know which one I’m taking next,” said Jones.
Burks stated, “How does she do that?”
Jones, “If you pick the one I want, I already have another one selected.”
In the end, much like the fable, Burks’ stance of slow and steady won the race as the stack fell on Jones.
Concessions provided visitors with barbecue sandwich, barbecue nachos, or even baked potatoes with barbecue. Of course, no Applefest would be complete without sliced apples with caramel drizzled on top.
The event is offered by the Parent, Teacher Fellowship Organization. It raised $7,000 for the school.