Trinity Romp & Stomp Exceeds Expectations

Published September 27, 2013

Friday the 13th was anything but unlucky for the students and staff at Trinity Elementary School in Franklin. That evening, more than 1,000 people attended Trinity's first-ever fall festival where they played games, listened to music and raised money for technology.

"The Romp & Stomp turnout was simply mind-boggling," said Principal Chris Schwartz. "The smiles were contagious and our campus was hopping with excitement. I was once again reminded how blessed we are at Trinity.”

In addition to more than 20 games for students, activities included a face-painting station, a bake sale and a silent auction, which included a custom-made leather jacket donated by renowned designer Manuel Cuevas. The evening also featured a musical performance by students in each grade.

“The students did a wonderful job and their performances created a sense of school unity during the event,” said Music Teacher Kristen Hull. “We had almost 100 percent attendance from the student body.”

Organizers say the festival exceeded their wildest expectations and that Romp & Stomp will now be an annual event for the school. Proceeds will be used to purchase laptop computers for the school.