Boots, bandanas, leis, BBQ, and the Statler Brothers

Local band "The Coachmen" entertained at the annual Grace Christian School auction held Saturday in Staunton, Virginia. It brought out hundreds of attendees who bid on silent as well as live auction items.

Del. Dickie Bell and his wife, Anne. Sorry for the lopsided photo.

SWAC Daughter played with a black-and-white puppy that was to be auctioned (on floor behind her). He went for $350.

Checking out items in the auction catalog. Alex bought a guitar that was broken in by Will and Langden Reid ... Kurt bought a special historical item.

SWAC Husband watches the action as GCS newsletter editor Debbie Summers (pink sweater) takes photos.
Now retired headmaster John Morrison (white shirt). He bid on and got two Adirondack chairs. Friend Christine is in blue talking with her husband Sam.

SWAC Husband and Kurt stand with others to participate in the "heads-or-tails" game for a chance to win a TV. The leis around their necks identify them as players.

Finalists went up front for the last round.
Hundreds turned out for fellowship and to raise money for Grace Christian. Though it's a fundraiser, it's more like a big homecoming every year as friends gather to visit and support the school. Don and Harold Reid of Statler Brothers fame were there with their wives, as they are each year, along with their children whose kids attend the school. It was another great event and we thank all who were involved.

Photos by SWAC Girl
Lynn Mitchell
24 April 2010