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PHOTO GALLERY: Back to School Splash Bash


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. August 23, 2014
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Back to School Splash Bash
Hundreds of families turned out for the event.
Hundreds of families turned out for the event.
Brynn Heyman guzzles water at the East County Observer booth.
Brynn Heyman guzzles water at the East County Observer booth.
Hannah Fimple decorates a backpack.
Hannah Fimple decorates a backpack.
Jaxon Griffin, 4, emerges from the water after being dunked.
Jaxon Griffin, 4, emerges from the water after being dunked.
Sophie Rivers, 2, goes down an inflatable slide.
Sophie Rivers, 2, goes down an inflatable slide.
Maggie, Phylis and Carolyne Fincher find a shady spot.
Maggie, Phylis and Carolyne Fincher find a shady spot.
Megan, Gavin and Caleb Reese enjoy the day.
Megan, Gavin and Caleb Reese enjoy the day.
Sisters Grace, Carlie and Hailey Huber live in Lakewood Ranch.
Sisters Grace, Carlie and Hailey Huber live in Lakewood Ranch.
Volunteer Linda Harrell sprays children with water.
Volunteer Linda Harrell sprays children with water.
Xavier Ortiz and Lemuel Sanchez, both 8, are cousins.
Xavier Ortiz and Lemuel Sanchez, both 8, are cousins.
Terri Young hangs out with her granddaughter, Charlotte Young, 10 months.
Terri Young hangs out with her granddaughter, Charlotte Young, 10 months.
Leyna Anderson and Jessica Mooney attend Bashaw Elementary.
Leyna Anderson and Jessica Mooney attend Bashaw Elementary.
Oliver Barr, 2, came out with his mom, Gene Witt Elementary teacher Kellie Bates.
Oliver Barr, 2, came out with his mom, Gene Witt Elementary teacher Kellie Bates.
Jaelyn Dismuke, 3, waits for her mom, Joanna Carrier, to get in the water.
Jaelyn Dismuke, 3, waits for her mom, Joanna Carrier, to get in the water.
Annalise Miller attends Willis Elementary with her friend Broden Beorlegui.
Annalise Miller attends Willis Elementary with her friend Broden Beorlegui.
 Sean and Brenden Gast splash around with Matt and Jack Brock.
 Sean and Brenden Gast splash around with Matt and Jack Brock.
Taylor, Sarah and Kaitlyn Berk hang out in the shade.
Taylor, Sarah and Kaitlyn Berk hang out in the shade.
Tyler and Kim Alliotts just moved from California.
Tyler and Kim Alliotts just moved from California.

 

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