CHS students and alumni contribute to Putnam County Fair

Olivia Lykins, Layout Editor

The annual Putnam County Fair has brought much joy and entertainment to the community of Cookeville. Taking place Aug. 3-12, the fair came at the perfect time to uplift Putnam County students on their first week of school and give TTU students their last days of fun before college. What most people don’t know is that some CHS students are giving their time to help make all of the magic of the fair.

The CHS color guard works at HWY 70 BBQ taking orders and serving pork meals and other kinds of delicious food. For every dessert bought and tip donated, the proceeds go towards funding the color guard. The money they get lets the guard be able to afford new spin equipment and uniforms to look the best they can for fall and winter performances.

“In my opinion, working at the fair is super fun, it keeps me super busy and it’s stressful at times, but I really enjoy it. Leaving shifts at the fair, I always feel very accomplished because once it gets busy you don’t really get to take a break until you leave,” said Orianna Hibbard, sophomore.

This year’s Fairest of the Fair winner is Kayla Mick. Being a year-long job, Mick is involved in working at fair shows and attending special fair days such as Senior Citizen Day or Special Needs Children’s Day. While off the fairgrounds, Mick collects pet supplies for Leashes Leading Love, a non profit for sheltered animals, and she will soon begin to read to children at local schools.

“After the fair ends, I will have three priorities: Continue to promote the fair and the fair pageant, community service and volunteer work, and preparing to present Putnam County well at the Tennessee State Fair Pageant in January,” said Mick.

Usually seen in neon yellow, our very own Cavalier baseball team volunteers to help with parking on fairgrounds. Although having to work long hours, the entire team is made to come in order to raise money for new equipment such as balls and jerseys.

“You do kind of feel like you’re missing out when you can’t go to the fair because you’re parking. I feel accomplishment but the days are also very long,” said Wes Hudson, junior.