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On November 2, 2007 McPheeter's Bend celebrated Appalachian Days. Here is a collection of pictures from the day. |
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Horse and Buggy Ride [mbes/photogallery/photo00029334/real.htm]Allen Bradley and family rode the students on a horse and buggy ride around the school grounds.
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Bluegrass and
Country Music[mbes/photogallery/photo00023131/real.htm] Hale Vance, Jim Bowman, and Mr. Simpson play bluegrass and country music in the gym throughout the day. During lunch, Appalachian Strings entertains with bluegrass music.
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Lye Soap Making[mbes/photogallery/photo00006910/real.htm] David and Gloria Hutson make lye soap outside.
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Storytelling[mbes/photogallery/photo00021999/real.htm] E.T.S.U. storytellers keep the students entertained in the cafeteria.
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Old-fashioned toy
making[mbes/photogallery/photo00016506/real.htm] Connie Casus and our own Mrs. Leonard make homemade toys for the students. Each student was allowed to make a spinner to keep and each class received a homemade doll.
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Yarn Spinning[mbes/photogallery/photo00014580/real.htm] Suzanne Burrows and Elaine display yarn spinning for the students in the library.
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Rope Making[mbes/photogallery/photo00018602/real.htm] Mr. and Mrs. Calcote demonstrate rope-making for each class. Each class got to take a length back with them.
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Wood Carving[mbes/photogallery/photo00002510/real.htm] Ron Russell shows his talent at wood carving. In particular, he showcases his homemade dulcimers.
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Basket Weaving[mbes/photogallery/photo00002064/real.htm] Ms. Alexander revisits McPheeter's Bend to display basket weaving and showcase her own handmade baskets.
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Cooking Apple
Butter[mbes/photogallery/photo00008829/real.htm] Virginia Cole made apple butter behind the school. In addition to helping stir, each student got to sample the delicious food with biscuits prepared in our own cafeteria.
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Other Pictures from
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