Cool fall weather welcomed visitors at Morrison School’s Fall Festival. The annual event featured activities suitable for all age children, good eats and student pageantry.
Tickets were purchased to be used at the fun games, consisting of art activities, Plinko, bowling, corn hole, ring toss, and pick up ducks, to just name a few. The children especially enjoyed taking a turn on “The Claw” game, posting their fastest time in the baseball throw booth and playing glow in the dark ring toss. 
Donation tickets were gathered by students for cash prizes of $500, $250 and $100. 
Auction items were on display in the gymnasium for a silent auction, consisting of theme baskets from each class. Certificates could be purchased, including library assistant, principal for a day, office helper, a free yearbook and a complete photo package.
Colorful and creative pumpkins, decorated by students, were displayed around the school, with grand prize winners in competition for the People’s Choice pumpkin.
First-grade student Miley King had a wonderful Pinocchio pumpkin in the competition.
“We chose Pinocchio because it’s an all-time favorite for me,” said Miley’s mom Julie King. “I like him, but she has also grown to love him too, so we chose Pinocchio.”
Students especially enjoyed flexing their muscles as they were officially clocked throwing a softball. Eighth-grader Alexis Cory posted a time of 48 mph and was in hopes the score would hold up throughout the night. Much to her dismay, Jayron Morris clocked a 57 garnering him the top position.
“My goal is to beat the guys,” said Cory. “I play fast pitch and I don’t want to throw my arm out.”
The night ended with the announcement of the Morrison royalty. Students Ethan Williams and Taylor Lyle raised the most money and were named King and Queen, with Jaxson Jones and Maddie Hollon named Duke and Duchess, and Gage Pursley and Kylie Comfort named Prince and Princess. The activity alone raised over $3,000 for the school.
It was estimated over $10,000 was raised and is earmarked for playground equipment for fifth through eighth grades, and for a reading program for kindergarten students.