Prairie Fest 2010 is a Record
Julie Farmer Receives Pride of Prairie Award

Last March the Prairie School Foundation’s 2010 Prairie Fest dinner/auction/dance fundraiser event raised a record $68,000 for the College Community School District.  The Back in Black theme had 360 guests casually outfitted in blue jeans, bandanas, and black leather for a fun-filled evening of camaraderie and contribution.     

One of the highlights of the Prairie Fest event is the announcement of the annual Pride of Prairie Award recipient.  This year’s award was presented Julie Farmer who for the past decade has been a committed and enthusiastic supporter, contributor, and leader in our district’s vision of Success for All.  She has been a volunteer and chairperson of countless events and committees for the district.  Julie is a founding member of the Prairie Ridge PTO.  She donates her time, whether in the classroom, concession stand, at book fairs, or working with students, because of one simple phrase which helps define her, “Because Nice Matters”. 

Because nice matters, Julie Farmer has purchased lunches and bus passes to help students who ran out of money.  She once bought a new agenda for a student who lost it but really wanted to work on organization.  The list of her random acts of kindness such as these goes on and on.      

Prairie Ridge Principal Tracy Laue said this of Julie, “It is not the appreciation that touches Julie.  It is the opportunity to be a part of something very special.  It is the spirit of Prairie that she recognizes and manifests on a daily basis.” 

Those three words, because nice matters, are what Julie Farmer lives by and encourages others to do.  The College Community Schools District is a better place because of the efforts and kindness of people like her.

The Prairie School Foundation wishes to thank Julie for her efforts and again congratulate her on being the 2010 Pride of Prairie Award winner. 

Mark your calendars for Prairie Fest 2011!  Prairie Fest 2011 will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011.  Mark your calendar and please gather some friends to join us.  The event is open to all friends of the College Community School District.

THANK YOU!
Special thanks to everyone who supported this event!  Your support of education is truly appreciated by the 4,600 students who attend Prairie schools.