By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

WAKEENEY — Students at Trego Community High School in WaKeeney were out of the classroom Wednesday and out on the town as they participated in the school’s annual Community Appreciation Day.

“It’s a a way to say thank you to the community for supporting the school,” says project organizer and USD 208 counselor Joleen Schoenthaler. “We’ve done this for approximately 20 years.”

Community Appreciation Day was originated by former faculty member Brad Starnes. The entire high school participates in the project.

There were 45 jobs requested this year by WaKeeney residents and business owners.

The 105 students, 14 teachers and 13 adult sponsors — most of them parents of the students — spent the day raking leaves, trimming trees, and doing other yard work. They also picked up trash, cleaned windows, and cleaned out basements, garages and sheds.

(Photos courtesy Stacie Minson)