Spring Ridge Takes 1st Prize

Spring Ridge Academy won the grand prize in the annual Mayer Daze Parade for best overall float.  Spring Ridge Academy was awarded the trophy in the shape of a saddle from the judges after the parade on Saturday.  The theme of the parade was “Out of the West Came the Heart of Arizona: Mayer”.  The float committee was headed by Susan Dougherty, who assisted our students in creating a replica of a mine shaft complete with a working waterfall and stream to pan gold.   Some students rode on the float during the parade in costume; other students followed behind to cheer the float.  Susan commented, “Our students worked their hearts out, and were so excited to win the grand prize.”     Jean Baker summed it up, “Did you see?  We rocked! Grand Prize.”  Students gave up their free time and worked very hard in creating a project of which they can be very proud.   

The students who worked on the float were very excited to see their hard work on display and have it recognized.  One student reported, “It was really cool to be able to make someone’s day by working hard and creating a really cool float.” Another student commented, “It was my first time going to a parade; it was fun."  One student summed it up like this, “It was a fun experience bonding with other students.  It was fun seeing all of the hard work pay off.”