District 145 fourth graders immerse themselves in pioneer lifestyle during Pioneer Day 2021
- By Elsie Stormberg
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Masks and hand sanitizer probably weren't traditional accessories of pioneers like hair bonnets and suspenders were.
But at the annual District 145 Pioneer Day 2021, Waverly Intermediate School and Eagle Elementary School fourth graders maintained the combination of masks and customary pioneer garb on May 7 at Wayne Park.
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 1
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NEXT STATION: Waverly Intermediate School fourth grade class walks to the next station during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day learning about pioneer practices dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 2
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HOMEMADE BUTTER: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders Roman Tiritilli-Sherer, left, and Gage Frey, right, shake butter during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day learning about pioneer practices like butter making dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
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BUTTER TASTING: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders react to tasting home-made butter during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day learning about pioneer practices like butter making dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
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SANITIZATION: Waverly Intermediate School fourth grader Declan Schieffer gets hand sanitizer after switching stations during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day learning about pioneer practices dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 5
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POPPING POPCORN: Waverly Intermediate School fourth grader Emma Riley turns the handle on a stovetop popcorn popper during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day learning about pioneer practices dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 6
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POPCORN SUCCESS: Parent volunteer Arica Carlson pours out the popcorn Waverly Intermediate fourth graders made during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day learning about pioneer practices dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 7
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PIONEER CHORES: Waverly Intermediate School fourth grader MacKenzie Veik listens to directions at the chores station during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. At this station, students cleaned rags using equipment pioneers utilized. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 8
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PIONEER LAUNDRY: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders clean rags using what pioneers used during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 9
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WASHIN RAGS: Waverly Intermediate School fourth grader MacKenzie Veik hangs clean rags at the chores station during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. At this station, students cleaned rags using equipment pioneers utilized. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 10
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WASHBOARD SCRUBBING: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders use washboards to clean rags at the chore station during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 11
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DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE!: Waverly Intermediate fourth grader Abigail Rigo runs around the circle after being designated as the goose during “Duck, Duck, Goose” in between stations at the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 12
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TWIRLING: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders twirl in their pioneer dresses in between stations during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 13
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GOOSE!: Waverly Intermediate fourth graders play “Duck, Duck, Goose” in between stations during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 14
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QUESTIONS: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders London Porter, left, and Ivy Baumeisterask ask questions at the candle-making station during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 15
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CANDLE-MAKING: District 145 fourth graders make candles during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 16
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CANDLES: District 145 fourth graders make candles during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 17
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COMPLETED: District 145 fourth grader Brody Worrell puts the finishing touches on his candle during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 18
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PIONEER DAY: District 145 fourth graders make candles during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
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LEATHER-WORKING: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders participate in the leather-working station during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 20
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EMBROIDERING: Eagle Elementary School fourth graders participate in the embroidery station during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
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FOCUS: Eagle Elementary School fourth grader Jada Kinell focuses on her embroidery during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 22
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LASSO: Eagle Elementary School Ryan Henry practices with a lasso during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 23
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HORSESHOES: Eagle Elementary School fourth grader Jacelyn Dewing plays horseshoes during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 24
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DOWN BY THE BANKS: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders play “Down by the Banks” in-between stations during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 25
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WHERE THE BULLFROG JUMPS: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders play “Down by the Banks” in-between stations during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 26
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KERPLOP: Waverly Intermediate School fourth grader Ava Garcia reacts to losing during “Down by the Banks” in-between stations at the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 27
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DETERMINATION: Eagle Elementary School fourth graders play tug of war during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
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TUG OF WAR: Eagle Elementary School fourth graders play tug of war during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 29
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PULLLLL: Eagle Elementary School fourth graders play tug of war during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 30
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LAUGHTER: Eagle Elementary School fourth grader Linly Hoatson laughs after falling during tug of war at the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
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District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 1
NEXT STATION: Waverly Intermediate School fourth grade class walks to the next station during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day learning about pioneer practices dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 2
HOMEMADE BUTTER: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders Roman Tiritilli-Sherer, left, and Gage Frey, right, shake butter during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day learning about pioneer practices like butter making dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 3
BUTTER TASTING: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders react to tasting home-made butter during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day learning about pioneer practices like butter making dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 4
SANITIZATION: Waverly Intermediate School fourth grader Declan Schieffer gets hand sanitizer after switching stations during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day learning about pioneer practices dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 5
POPPING POPCORN: Waverly Intermediate School fourth grader Emma Riley turns the handle on a stovetop popcorn popper during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day learning about pioneer practices dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 6
POPCORN SUCCESS: Parent volunteer Arica Carlson pours out the popcorn Waverly Intermediate fourth graders made during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day learning about pioneer practices dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 7
PIONEER CHORES: Waverly Intermediate School fourth grader MacKenzie Veik listens to directions at the chores station during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. At this station, students cleaned rags using equipment pioneers utilized. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 8
PIONEER LAUNDRY: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders clean rags using what pioneers used during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 9
WASHIN RAGS: Waverly Intermediate School fourth grader MacKenzie Veik hangs clean rags at the chores station during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. At this station, students cleaned rags using equipment pioneers utilized. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 10
WASHBOARD SCRUBBING: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders use washboards to clean rags at the chore station during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 11
DUCK, DUCK, GOOSE!: Waverly Intermediate fourth grader Abigail Rigo runs around the circle after being designated as the goose during “Duck, Duck, Goose” in between stations at the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 12
TWIRLING: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders twirl in their pioneer dresses in between stations during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 13
GOOSE!: Waverly Intermediate fourth graders play “Duck, Duck, Goose” in between stations during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 14
QUESTIONS: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders London Porter, left, and Ivy Baumeisterask ask questions at the candle-making station during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 15
CANDLE-MAKING: District 145 fourth graders make candles during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 16
CANDLES: District 145 fourth graders make candles during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 17
COMPLETED: District 145 fourth grader Brody Worrell puts the finishing touches on his candle during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 18
PIONEER DAY: District 145 fourth graders make candles during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 19
LEATHER-WORKING: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders participate in the leather-working station during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 20
EMBROIDERING: Eagle Elementary School fourth graders participate in the embroidery station during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 21
FOCUS: Eagle Elementary School fourth grader Jada Kinell focuses on her embroidery during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 22
LASSO: Eagle Elementary School Ryan Henry practices with a lasso during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 23
HORSESHOES: Eagle Elementary School fourth grader Jacelyn Dewing plays horseshoes during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 24
DOWN BY THE BANKS: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders play “Down by the Banks” in-between stations during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 25
WHERE THE BULLFROG JUMPS: Waverly Intermediate School fourth graders play “Down by the Banks” in-between stations during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 26
KERPLOP: Waverly Intermediate School fourth grader Ava Garcia reacts to losing during “Down by the Banks” in-between stations at the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 27
DETERMINATION: Eagle Elementary School fourth graders play tug of war during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 28
TUG OF WAR: Eagle Elementary School fourth graders play tug of war during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 29
PULLLLL: Eagle Elementary School fourth graders play tug of war during the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
District 145 Pioneer Day Photo No. 30
LAUGHTER: Eagle Elementary School fourth grader Linly Hoatson laughs after falling during tug of war at the annual District 145 Pioneer Day at Wayne Park in Waverly on May 7. District 145 fourth graders spent the day hopping from station to station dressed in pioneer garb. (Staff Photo by Elsie Stormberg)
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