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Families bond over skating and games

Mothers and sons find fun together.


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 10:11 p.m. April 10, 2015
  • East County
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Gene Witt Elementary's Mother-Son Fun Night, held April 10, at Ellenton Ice Sports Complex, gave mothers and children chances to teach each other fun lessons.

Whether they knew they would, the boys enjoyed a Friday night out with their mothers.

Kindergarten through fifth-grade boys introduced their mothers to the world of arcade games, while mothers held their sons' hands and led them around an ice skating rink. Boys excitedly zipped around the arcade and challenged their mothers to games of ping-pong, air hockey and other competitive activities.

Proceeds from the admission price, which included skating, arcade games, refreshments and more, benefited the school's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). 

Justin Beaudoin challenges his mother, Michelle, to an arcade game.
Justin Beaudoin challenges his mother, Michelle, to an arcade game.
Bryce Albritton and his mother, Conny, take their first steps on the ice.
Bryce Albritton and his mother, Conny, take their first steps on the ice.
Luke Cotton and his mother, Monica, get ready to hit the ice after lacing up their skates.
Luke Cotton and his mother, Monica, get ready to hit the ice after lacing up their skates.
Wyatt Forsyth and his mother, Rachel, arrive just in time for ice skating.
Wyatt Forsyth and his mother, Rachel, arrive just in time for ice skating.
Noah and Keila Horne find the snack table after playing games.
Noah and Keila Horne find the snack table after playing games.
Kari and Blayne Jones try out a jet skiing game.
Kari and Blayne Jones try out a jet skiing game.
Traci and Jaxon Kundrat spend their Friday night playing arcade games and ice skating.
Traci and Jaxon Kundrat spend their Friday night playing arcade games and ice skating.
Mason McNeel bundles up next to his mother, Jamie, after skating on the cold rink.
Mason McNeel bundles up next to his mother, Jamie, after skating on the cold rink.
Ginger Mentzer helps her son, Jack, get ready for his ice skating debut.
Ginger Mentzer helps her son, Jack, get ready for his ice skating debut.
Lucas Salvant visits with his mother, Amy, after lapping the ice rink.
Lucas Salvant visits with his mother, Amy, after lapping the ice rink.
Blaine Smith shows his mother, Michelle, how to race cars in an arcade game.
Blaine Smith shows his mother, Michelle, how to race cars in an arcade game.
Molly Swindell challenges her son, Zach, to a game of ping-pong.
Molly Swindell challenges her son, Zach, to a game of ping-pong.
Brooke Temple steals her son, Andrew, away from a game for a quick photo.
Brooke Temple steals her son, Andrew, away from a game for a quick photo.
Bryce Wilson spends his Friday night with his mother, Jennifer, at the air hockey table.
Bryce Wilson spends his Friday night with his mother, Jennifer, at the air hockey table.

 

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