Reading carnival has Star War theme
Story and photo by Monty Siekerman
Youngsters love a carnival and parents and teachers love one that encourages reading.
The Ada Academic Boosters sponsor a carnival each year in the '86 Gym, as they did on Friday for grades K-5. Children earn tickets by meeting reading goals, and can spend them on games, popcorn, raffle items and, a popular one, throwing a wet sponge at a teacher.
Parent volunteers help, led this year by cochair Amber Simon and Lori Poling.
PHOTOS
• Amber Simon serves up popcorn to Tyler Stauffer.
• Lori Poling with two Made-in-Ada Wilson footballs which could be won.
• Teacher Suzanne Hardesty is the target of wet sponges thrown at her.



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