Fannin, Copper Basin students work together to beautify McCaysville park

By Bobbi Pippin

“One day, y’all are going to drive by here and know that you took part in all this.” Billy Wayne Chastain told the students of Copper Basin High School and Fannin County High School Wednesday morning, April 17.

Agriculture and FFA students from both schools gathered in the Toccoa River Park to plant beautiful flowers and plants.

The majority of the plants are perennials which means they will continue to come back each season. A few plants were annuals whose colors can be enjoyed now and can be replaced next season.

Residents and visitors of McCaysville can now visit the park and enjoy the beautiful landscaping done by these young farmers.

The flowers were voted on and sponsored by the McCaysville City Council and provided by Quinn’s Greenhouse.

Owner of Quinn’s and Copper Basin teacher, Ginger Montgomery, explained to the students what each plant was, what colors the blooms will be, and how big they grow so that the students could figure out exactly how to organize each flower bed.

Fannin teachers Rhona Matthews and Seth Davis also helped the students plan out each bed and provided instruction on planting each type of flower.

Billy Wayne Chastain noted on how amazing it was to see the young people come out and work together to create something so beautiful for the City of McCaysville.

The students worked together and got their hands dirty so that everyone can come and enjoy the scenery at McCaysville City Park.

 

 

  • Ginger Montgomery, center, helps Sadie Deal, left, and Serenity Presley design their flower bed.
    Ginger Montgomery, center, helps Sadie Deal, left, and Serenity Presley design their flower bed.
  • All the students got in on the work to plant flowers in the Toccoa River Park.
    All the students got in on the work to plant flowers in the Toccoa River Park.
  • Ginger Montgomery, left, from Copper Basin High School helped lead Fannin and Basin students in designing flower beds at the Toccoa River Park in McCaysville.
    Ginger Montgomery, left, from Copper Basin High School helped lead Fannin and Basin students in designing flower beds at the Toccoa River Park in McCaysville.
  • McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley, Officer Eric Fears, and Assistsant Chief Cory Collogan were pressed into duty getting lunch ready for the students planting flowers.
    McCaysville Police Chief Michael Earley, Officer Eric Fears, and Assistsant Chief Cory Collogan were pressed into duty getting lunch ready for the students planting flowers.
  • Brianna Adcock, Sarah Brawley and Adi Waters of Fannin’s FFA had no problem getting dirty to beautify the Toccoa River Park in McCaysville.
    Brianna Adcock, Sarah Brawley and Adi Waters of Fannin’s FFA had no problem getting dirty to beautify the Toccoa River Park in McCaysville.

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