Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
Janet Sweeney, chairperson for the Willow Dog Mushers K9 Athlete Symposium held in September, recently presented Willow Elementary School teacher Skip Davenport with a check from the Willow Dog Mushers Association in the amount of $1000. The check was in appreciation of the fifth- and sixth-graders who helped out with the symposium dinner. The children helped serve beverages, food and bused tables. Because the symposium was such a success, WDMA members voted to share some of the funds with the school children so they could have a great trip. Davenport was genuinely surprised by the amount and the children erupted in cheers and applause.