Hamster balls, dodge ball, laser tag, Wii games, music, basketball, volleyball, soccer, Skyline Chili Cheese Dogs, Kona Ice…the list of what Blendon students were able to enjoy at their 3rd Quarter Renaissance Celebration goes on and on. Students, who met stringent goals in academic achievement, community service, attendance, attitude, and school spirit, were treated to a day of fun at Alum Creek Park on April 30, courtesy of the Blendon PTO. Games2U provided the games and Kona Ice served up cool treats. As a special reward, Skyline Chili donated free Chili Cheese Coneys for all students and staff members.
Each quarter, at an awards ceremony, qualifying students receive both a certificate for their accomplishment, and a tangible reward donated by various local businesses. For the Third Quarter Blendon Renaissance Awards Program, each student received coupons from Gahanna Lanes Bowling, First Watch (Polaris), Skyline Chili (Westerville Location), and Little Caesar’s.
Blendon continued to celebrate with a variety of wonderful raffle prizes – again donated by local businesses and PTO parents – including Renaissance T-shirts from the Blendon PTO, gift cards from Chiller Ice Rinks, City BBQ, Cold Stone Creamery, Columbus Square Bowling Palace, Dairy Queen, Fazoli’s Italian Restaurant, Graeter’s Ice Cream, Little Caesar’s, Marcus Theatres, Marie Scrambler’s, Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, Old Skool Skateboards, Rita’s Italian Ice, Salon Schools Group, Skyline Chili, Westerville Recreation Center, and even former student Christopher Tedeschi – just to name a few. There were two Grand Prizes – a VIP Car Pass to African Safari Wildlife Park, and a remote controlled helicopter. Following the awards presentation, students spent the rest of the day at the park, having a great time.
This school year marks the 5th year of success for the Blendon Renaissance Awards Program, which would not be possible without the continued support of local and national business partners, Blendon parents, and the Blendon PTO.