A Rockin’ Success: Local nonprofit helps launch students in their new school year
Local nonprofit hosts Rock the Block to help launch students in their new school year
By Allyson Dix, Managing Editor/Barren County Progress
The heat didn’t stop the fun on the downtown Square in Glasgow last Saturday. Old Timers Reunion hosted a Rock the Block bash for students returning to school. The local nonprofit along with sponsors, including Houchens Food Group, spent the day helping prepare students for the school year ahead. Two hundred backpacks and supplies were given away as well as a raffle for several Chromebook laptops, both of which helps steer students for success.
Last week, we shared details on the event and Old Timers Reunion Chairman Barrett Wright told us that if the event went well, they may decide to host another one.
Free food, fun, and fellowship alongside a DJ with live music and the Glasgow Scotties football team as special guests, children and teens, and the community as a whole enjoyed the day together.
“We all believe that the day went well,” Wright said. “Our goal was to give away all of the backpacks and supplies, Chromebooks, and the food, and we did just that.”
Wright said the kids attending had a great time.
“The football team interacted with the young people and that’s what it’s all about,” he added. “Special thanks to the Houchens Food Group for being the title sponsor, and everyone else that pitched in with monetary donations, volunteering, and attending.”
Old Timers Reunion dates back to half a century ago when community members came together for an annual reunion at Donnelly Park. Wright said that reunion paused for about 20 years, but with the formation of a steering committee in 2021, it has returned, but even better. The nonprofit’s mission seeks to bridge the gap for youth, seniors, and the community at large.
And the reunions are back. The next one is slated for August 30 at Twyman Park (301 Bunche Avenue, Glasgow), and everyone is welcome to attend. Reunion time runs from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Bree Campos and Tanisha Shobe, at front, were winners of a Chromebook laptop raffle on Saturday at the Rock the Block event. Also pictured in back row, from left, is Jocelyn Mansfield, Meredith Faulkner, Latasha Allen and Nathan Allen-Old Timers Reunion President. Photo submitted
Another winner with Jeremy Mays (center) and his brand new laptop he won in a raffle drawing on Glasgow Public Square during a back-to-school bash, Rock the Block. Also pictured, at left, is Felicia Allen and Nathan Allen.
Ezekiel Francis, center, proudly displays his raffle win of a Chromebook at the Old Timers Reunion back-to-school bash on August 16. He is shown with Meredith Faulkner (left) and Latasha Allen.
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Gavin Harpool (front, center) is pictured with his raffle win of a laptop on Saturday during a back-to-school bash hosted by the Old Timers Reunion. Photo submitted
Glasgow Scotties football players volunteer at Rock the Block, an event geared to help students be successful this school year. The event was hosted by the Old Timers Reunion. Photo by Jeff Jobe
Houchens Food Group, the event’s title sponsor, serves snacks and drinks at Rock the Block on Saturday. Photo by Jeff Jobe
