On Tuesday, November 20, East Elementary held their Third Annual Teacher Olympics. 
This was an opportunity for teachers to compete in different athletic events while also giving students the chance to see their teachers in action and cheer  them on.  The Opening event was a Fluffy Bunny Contest between Mrs. Bobbie Walters (Principal of East Elementary), Mrs. Jean Berry, and Mrs. Lisa Coward. 
Participants had to stuff as many marshmallows in their mouths as they could.  The person who could fit  the most marshmallows in their mouth, won.  Teacher events included the Egg Toss, Softball Throw, Dribbling the Basketball Race, Hula Hoop Around the Arm Race, Fluffy Bunny on a Spoon Walking Race, and the 40-yard Dash. 
One teacher per grade level represented  each grade in every competition and the grade level with the most points at the end of the event, took home the coveted “Teacher Olympic Trophy.” 
Congratulations to third grade for winning the Olympics this year.  The third grade team consisted of – pictured  l to r: Mrs. Celeste Gough, Mrs. Kim Arnette, Mrs. Sandra Watson, Mrs. Betty Rice, Mrs. Sheila Tanner and Dr. Miranda Manning. 
The winning grade level will proudly display their trophy and maintain bragging rights until next year’s event. During the presentation  of medallions, Coach Walters thanked all of the teachers for their support, consideration, and willingness to show students we can have fun too! 
She also wanted students to see that teachers can be good sports, they care about their health, and that even  though they may not be the best at everything, they give their all and they never give up!! 
Coach Walters concluded the Teacher Olympics event by thanking the following people for helping make this event a success: Mrs. Bobbie Walters – principal, East PTO  Board, Dr. Miranda Manning, Mrs. Jean Berry, Mrs. Lisa Coward, Mrs. Katrina Newell, and Mrs. Debra Rouse.