Avalon ISD Superintendent’s Third Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Cindy Sutherland Posted April 22, 2011 8:00pm Avalon Independent School District

Image: Danielle Ozymy — Danielle is an eight grader at Avalon ISD and was coloring eggs posters to decorate the cafeteria for the hotdog dinner. — Danielle Ozymy — Danielle is an eight grader at Avalon ISD and was coloring eggs posters to decorate the cafeteria for the hotdog dinner. (Cindy Sutherland)

Who wants to hunt for over 4200 Easter eggs? Avalon ISD students that’s who! On Monday at Avalon ISD that is just what the students did. The school grounds were covered with eggs and eager egg hunting students.

There were all kinds of eggs, black ones with special prizes, polk a dot ones were in high demand and lots of colored eggs galore filled with all kinds of candy.

Before the big Easter egg hunt began the evening started off with a nice hot dog dinner, chips and drinks. The Avalon Eagle mascot was on hand to have his picture taken with the kids and make sure everyone had a good time.

Dr. DelBosque (superintendent) said, “This is the third year to have the Easter egg hunt and it is our way of getting kids together with their families. We want families to come to school. This is a way the parents can be a part of the school activity with their kids. This is the biggest activity of the year. We have over 4200 eggs. So hopefully they will fill up their baskets with lots and lots of eggs.”

Melissa Gill (pre-k teacher) explained, “I have organized this Easter Egg Hunt for Dr. DelBosque. We had over 4200 eggs and lots and lots of donations from McDonalds, Wendy’s, Dickies BBQ. Cosco, Walmart, HEB, Super One, Cotton Patch and so many more. We are so grateful for their many donations. Also parents and staff members brought lots and lots of eggs and we so appreciated them.”

The Easter egg hunt was once again a big success! Happy Easter Everyone!

Eagle Mascot — He is not as mean as he looks! (Cindy Sutherland)

Dr. DelBosque and Jimmy Nelson — Jimmy thought we would find about twenty eggs. (Cindy Sutherland)

Happy diners — The cafeteria was packed with hungry parents and kids. (Cindy Sutherland)

Morgan, Ella, Emma and Mikalla — Morgan Scruggs, Ella Presley, Emma Presley and Mikalla Wimbish (all freshmen students) were serving up hotdogs with a smile. (Cindy Sutherland)

Eagle mascot and Jack Nelson — Jack was not even afraid of the big eagle as he sat in his lap to get his picture taken. (Cindy Sutherland)

Corina and Caramy Guerraro — These cute little “bunnies” were ready to hunt eggs. (Cindy Sutherland)

Harley and Ireland Sutton — These two little girls got tired of carrying their buckets so they put them on their heads. (Cindy Sutherland)

Josiah and Emma Rodrique — These two cuties were finished eating and ready to hunt eggs. (Cindy Sutherland)

Dr. David DelBosque — Dr. DelBosque is telling the students which areas they can hunt eggs at. (Cindy Sutherland)

Lots and lots of eggs — These eggs are ready to be put out for all the little egg hunters. (Cindy Sutherland)

Tatum Adams — Tatum said, “I am here to hunt eggs. I am excited, I want the polka-dotted eggs. They have a paper with a number on it and when you turn it in you get a special prize.” (Cindy Sutherland)

Dr. DelBosque — Even Dr. DelBosque is helping to put out all the eggs. (Cindy Sutherland)

The “hunt” is on — So many eggs and so many hunters. (Cindy Sutherland)