Monday Update: Education program awarded

By Staff
Melissa Cason
RED BAY – Franklin County Community Education recently won a statewide award for a program in Red Bay.
The program was awarded the Peggy Spain McDonald Bright Idea Award during the recent Alabama Community Education Association conference.
"We received the award for the program Celebrating 100 Years-a summer of fun," Director Susan Hargett said.
The program was implemented by Sue Entrekin and Cheryl Winchester during Red Bay's summer program from Community Education.
"The Junior Centennial Board was a part of this program," Hargett said.
In order to be eligible for the award, the program had to meet several different criteria, including being a new group and spanning multiple age groups.
During the program, the students completed different projects, including a yo-yo quilt, a documentary where residents over 100 years old were interviewed and making apple dolls. The program also must have had an impact on the state level.
"I feel this program had an impact because of the Red Bay Centennial celebration," Hargett said.
The yo-yo quilt was donated to the Red Bay Museum during a recent Garden Club Arbor Day Celebration where the Junior Centennial Board was honored.
Hargett added award was an honor both for the program and the students.
Community Education is preparing for another fun-filled summer with four schools hosting summer programs and special camps.
For more information on the programs offered through Community Education, call 331-0005.