By Loleta Sump
Facilities Family Day was held on Friday, July 31, 2015 with a crowd of about 200 employees and their family members in attendance. Jay Gilmore, facilities electronic control technician and event emcee, filled the air with music spanning several decades. Balloon animals created by our very own Sun Johnson, Facilities Vet Med custodian, provided a festive ambiance to the event. Children ran around with Batman masks, hearts, alligators, rainbows, a kitty or some other decoration painted on their faces…and even their arms…by Victoria L’Ecuyer, administrative specialist in Campus Planning. The kids also had an opportunity to participate in a potato race, a cake walk and an egg hunt while the older “kids” played Bingo, cards or participated in a washer tournament. And wouldn’t you know…right in the middle of the festivities, Willie the Wildcat made an appearance! After the event, those that wanted to cool off went swimming in the natatorium. Overall comments indicated that everyone had a good time!
The Division of Facilities extends a huge “thank you” to the following university departments that contributed to the success of the day: Animal Science Meat Lab, K-State Athletics and Recreational Services. Your support allowed us to show our facilities employees how much we appreciate them.
