Stafford students visit the “DQ” for lunch

Image: We’re Here! — Stafford students were ready for lunch at the “DQ”.

We’re Here! — Stafford students were ready for lunch at the “DQ”. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Getting Prepared for the Kids — Dairy Queen staff were busy getting ready for the big crowd!

Getting Prepared for the Kids — Dairy Queen staff were busy getting ready for the big crowd! (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Don’t Forget Us — More kids for lunch!

Don’t Forget Us — More kids for lunch! (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: The Place is Packed — Dairy Queen was packed with hungry students.

The Place is Packed — Dairy Queen was packed with hungry students. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Sherry Phillips Directs — Sherry Phillips (manager) directs students were to sit.

Sherry Phillips Directs — Sherry Phillips (manager) directs students were to sit. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Here are the Burgers! — Sherry Phillips (manager) gives the kids lessons cooking hamburgers.

Here are the Burgers! — Sherry Phillips (manager) gives the kids lessons cooking hamburgers. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Here are the French Fries — Now the students know how their french fries are cooked.

Here are the French Fries — Now the students know how their french fries are cooked. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Corky Wright — “I just love the little darlings! They are bringing life to an otherwise drab day,” explained Corky (employee).

Corky Wright — “I just love the little darlings! They are bringing life to an otherwise drab day,” explained Corky (employee). (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Pre-K and Kindergarten Teachers — The students behaved so well for their teachers.

Pre-K and Kindergarten Teachers — The students behaved so well for their teachers. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Let’s Eat — These little ones are happily eating their hamburgers and fries.

Let’s Eat — These little ones are happily eating their hamburgers and fries. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: French Fries Anyone? — Everyone was pitching in to help even the owner, Iva Mauldin.

French Fries Anyone? — Everyone was pitching in to help even the owner, Iva Mauldin. (Cindy Sutherland)

Image: Pickles? Cheese? — Even parents pitched in to help.

Pickles? Cheese? — Even parents pitched in to help. (Cindy Sutherland)

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