The Winston County Head Start celebrated Head Start Awareness month Thursday, October 23.
The event brought together Head Start faculty, parents, and local leaders. The event showcased songs and greetings from the head start children. The theme of the event was Educational Challenge: Examining Varieties in Learning. Dianell Carter served as the Mistress of Ceremonies. Julie Chase from the Winston County Library provided a puppet show and magic tricks for the children. Regional Head Start director Mattie Cooper greeted the crowd and noted the city proclamation honoring Head Start from Mayor Daniel "Moe" Yarbrough who was unable to attend. The ceremony ended with a release of balloons by the children.
The center began in 1965 and has been serving children in the area ever since. The present day center serves about 250 children.
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