South Whidbey students find relief as school year ends

Michael Maddux balances a cup of water on his head while hula hooping during field day last week at South Whidbey Elementary School. Behind Michael are Ainsley Nelson (left) and Mary Zisette. Field day annually celebrates the coming end of the year for the Orcas. The school year ended Tuesday on South Whidbey. - John LaVassar photo
John LaVassar photo
Michael Maddux balances a cup of water on his head while hula hooping during field day last week at South Whidbey Elementary School. Behind Michael are Ainsley Nelson (left) and Mary Zisette. Field day annually celebrates the coming end of the year for the Orcas. The school year ended Tuesday on South Whidbey.

June 19, 2012 · Updated 2:12 PM 

South Whidbey Elementary students enjoyed a school-wide field day Tuesday, June 13. The day began with a 5-kilometer run/walk on a course around both South Whidbey elementary and primary schools and water activities at the end. Students received ribbons of participation and everyone snacked on cake in honor of physical education teacher Jan McNeely's last field day before she retires at the end of this month.

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