The Leroy L. Wood School in Fairhaven surpassed its goal to feed 100 families this Thanksgiving. The students collected enough food to feed 137 families, which requires 24 items each, for a total of more than 3,000 items collected and donated to the Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet. Organizers filled up two full size pickup trucks to make the delivery. As a reward for their efforts, the students were entertained by a Pie Daddy contest on Wednesday, 11/21/18. A representative from each classroom entered the contest and had to devour the pie. This year’s Pie Daddy Champion was Justin Laurianno representing Mrs. Gilbert’s second-grade class.
Justin Laurianno, representing Mrs. Gilbert’s second-grade class, declares victory in the 2018 Pie Daddy pie eating contest at the Leroy L. Wood School on 11/21/18, to the delight of Taylor Aranjo (LEFT) and Sydney Wilder (RIGHT). Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
Justin Laurianno, the 2018 Pie Eating King representing Mrs. Gilbert’s second grade class, poses for a victory shot with Taylor Aranjo (LEFT) and Sydney Wilder (RIGHT) at the annual Pie Daddy pie eating contest at the Leroy L. Wood School on 11/21/2018. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
Contestants dressed in some incredible costumes this year at the 2018 Pie Daddy pie eating contest at the Leroy L. Wood School on 11/21/18. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
Contestants dressed in some incredible costumes and made big entrances at the annual Pie Daddy pie eating contest at the Leroy L. Wood School on 11/21/2018 after students collected enough food to feed 137 families this Thanksgiving. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
Contestants “Dig In” at the Pie Daddy pie eating contest at the Leroy L. Wood School on 11/21/2018 after students collected enough food to feed 137 families this Thanksgiving. Photo by Glenn C. Silva.
L-R: Marc Dunn, Scot Pomfret, and Chris Boucher are all cleaned up and smiling after participating in the Leroy L. Wood School Pie Daddy contest on Wednesday, 11/21/18, as a reward to the students for a successful food drive. Students collected enough food to feed 137 families for the Shepherd’s Pantry in Acushnet. Photo courtesy of Marianne Brodo.
L-R: Oliver and Chloe Brodo, and Aubrie Pomfret deliver one of two wagons of food they collected from their West Island neighbors for the annual food drive at the Leroy L. Wood School on 11/21/18. Photo courtesy of Marianne Brodo.
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