Senior Appreciation Night Packed with Fun

Alicia Bowyer and Kurt Schramm duke it out in the bouncy ring during Senior Appreciation Night at the Family YMCA on Iris Street. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Students who graduated from los Alamos High School Saturday morning were invited along with their friends to celebrate begining at 6 p.m., the 30th year of Senior Appreciation Night (SAN.)

The event began with a BBQ at Fuller Lodge and ended Sunday morning with breakfast at the Senior Center.

The Los Alamos Recreation Division and the Family YMCA co-chair the annual celebration.

Chris Calhoun tackles the rock wall at the Family Y during Senior Appreciation Night. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Riki Ringquist climbs the rock wall at the YMCA during Senior Appreciation Night. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Seniors and friends enjoy the free skate at the Methodist Church. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Seth Holsapple helps Kelsey Thwaits keep her balance while skating at the Methodist Church. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Colleen Fitzsimmons rolls by with the help of her friend during the free skate at the Methodist Church. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Megan Kober and Marissa Higdon enjoy the free skate at the Methodist Church during Senior Appreciation Night. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Seniors partake in smoothies at Ruby K’s. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Michelle Boerighter has her face painted by a volunteer in the YMCA during the “Street Carnival.” Photo by Salvador Zapien

At the “Street Carnival,” Terry Lujan and Gage Lamborn race rubber duckies by blowing air onto them through a straw. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Meryl Delano tosses a coin in the hope of winning a prize at the “Street Carnival.” Photo by Salvador Zapien

Branden Gutierrez, Jenna Trujillo, Marisa Chavez and Sophia Chavez pose for the camera in the Family Y during the “Street Carnival.” Photo by Salvador Zapien

Sophia Chavez grabs a quick kiss from one of the Tynker Family Circus members. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Seniors wait for the Tynker Family Circus to start up. Photo by Salvador Zapien

The Tynker Family treats the crowd to a juggling show. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Carli Downs watches the Tynker Family Circus perform. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Seniors prepare to watch a free movie at the Reel Deal movie theater. Photo by Salvador Zapien

Senior pride was found everywhere during Senior Appreciation Night. Photo by Salvador Zapien

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