It is a beloved tradition at Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary (FBPE) in the Queen Creek Unified School District. Every year students, teachers and guardians of FBPE come together for a friendly game of dodgeball. The teachers and guardians compete against the students. This year marks the 15th anniversary of this tradition.
“It started as a fun, after-school sport as a way to raise money for the school,” said Coach Brian Webster, “and now it has turned into a great event for the parents to come and have a ton of fun.”
This year’s game of dodgeball had over 100 adults and students participating. Jaxson Webster, who is the son of Webster, was a student at FBPE when he first participated in the traditional dodgeball game. Now, he is playing on the side of the adults.
“The first time I played I was 4 and now I am 20,” said Jaxson. “It’s fun to come back every year and see the kids and play the game with them.”
To learn more about Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary, visit the Frances Brandon-Pickett Elementary website.
