A new tradition

On Friday, August 28 Burton hosted its first football tailgate.  Some students of John I. Burton High School organized this tailgate party for students from grades 10-12.  The majority of the students that helped organized this event were seniors; they put their own money and hard work into making this event happen. While talking to Vallen Ellis, a senior at John I. Burton who helped with this event, she said she was very pleased with the turnout.

At this party, there was free pizza, hot dogs, chips and drinks.  Everyone that had a car and participated in the event decorated their car with paint, balloons, streamers and decorative ribbons.  Some of the students taught our superintendent, Dr. Keith Perrigan, how to 'Hit the Quan', which is a new dance that is popular right now.  If you did not show up for this event you definitely missed out.

While talking to some classmates about this event, they told me that they would like to continue with more tailgate parties in the future.  Taylor Collins said, "It was a great experience for everyone that attended and I hope to make this a tradition at John I. Burton." Personally, I would love to participate in more tailgate parties.  Everyone seemed to have a good time at this event, so we are thankful for the students that made it happen.