Hard Work pays off for 2010 Ambassadors

The 2009-10 Ambassadors took a field trip to DeSoto Caverns as a reward for their service, effort, and dedication to R. L. Young throughout the year. 

Quotes from the Ambassadors:

Connor G.: The maze was confusing, fun, and awesome because it was challenging. Check out these pictures of us trying to figure out the way to escape. Each person had a ticket that had to be stamped 3 times in different locations to

complete the maze.

Alivia J.- The Gift Shop was great. There were a lot of cool things, especially the fudge. A sign above the fudge said, “This fudge is listed on the top 100 things to eat before you die”. There were bags to fill with rocks, you could even make your own necklace, or buy lots of neat toys.

Chelsey B. -Our trip was fun and exciting. We went into the cave. It was big, beautiful, and very wet. There was an amazing waterfall, lightshow, and stalactites. There was a bat room full of bats (Just kidding!) and a Bugs Bunny Room. They called it the BBR because of the orange-colored rocks on the wall. We didn’t mind getting a little wet from water drippings that came off of the stalactites. 

      

Al G. -The temperature in the cave was 60 degrees!

Before the lightshow the tour guides turned off all of the lights. Total DARKNESS!

Tristan S.- The Butterfly House was a new item to DeSoto Caverns. There were butterflies everywhere, beautiful plants and flowers, and cocoons. You have to open one door and come in all at the same time. Many of the butterflies landed on us. 

Bullfrog, see him?

The grounds at the caverns were filled with flowers, plants, and water. We discovered bullfrogs and goldfish. We even saw an albino fish. We rode the train and the horse, even though it was pretend. The goats took a liking to Chelsey  and Alivia by head-butting them in the arms. 

Panning for GEMSTONES!

One of the coolest things at DeSoto Caverns was the foot massager. You sit on a barrel,  put in a quarter, and it vibrates your feet. We think R. L. Young should have one for the teachers ONLY! 

We appreciate the parents that accompanied us on the trip, (Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Graves). It was a great day

for fellowship and celebrating a wonderful year of service. As we drove off, it began to rain. But we didn’t care because the day had been fantastic. 

Thanks Ambassadors for doing a GREAT JOB all year long!