Arnold Elementary School celebrated with a “We Are the One” themed event last week with a free family chili supper and literature event.

The family event focused on several of the most popular books at Arnold and special guest readers read “Fancy Nancy”, “Don’t let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.”

Fun arts and craft projects as well as interactive games complimented the books.

An election was held for the most popular book at Arnold that night, and “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” won by a landslide.

There were 175 students and family members who participated celebrated. Volunteers from the Interact and Beta Clubs at Cleveland High School and Lee University education department facilitated many of the craft projects and games.

Fifthth grader, Magaly G. Hernandez, won a signed football by Alabama coach, Nick Sabin for a creative writing article she wrote during the “We Are the One” family night.

A Cake decorating contest was included in the family picnic and winners were:

Prettiest cake: Schonna Goins

Tastiest cake: Meredith Hancock

“We Are the One” cake: Danielle DeBusk

Most Original cake: Noel Coleman.