With Swine Week finally here, the events are in full swing. From daily assemblies, lunch dares and after-school events, there is no shortage of excitement. All money raised during this year’s Swine Week will go towards The Comeback Kid Society, which will help to build transitional housing for those aging out of foster care. 

The Swine Week Car Show, a new event for Edmond Memorial High School this year, was added to help raise more funds and provide even more entertaining events for students, teachers and community members who wish to attend. Community, cars, and a vote on the winner were all included in this event. 

“The car show is a new event this year,” Swine Week Chair Bodie Bickle said. “It was added because the Wednesday night assembly (Techno Rave) has lost much attendance ever since COVID. So to help fix that, we added the car show.” 

From Jeep Wranglers to McLarens and Porsches, any proud car owner was welcome to enter their ride. A $20 entry fee was required for those entering a car; however, people who were there to watch the show received free entry. Attendees brought money to vote on their favorite car at the show.

“Anyone can enter the car show. It’s for everybody,” Bickle said. 

This event is not just a place to raise money, it is also a place for community. Many attendees have stories behind their cars that make them more than just vehicles. An event like the Swine Week Car Show is a place to talk with people from the community, build friendships and enjoy others’ prized cars. 

“I like talking to the people about their cars and just seeing everybody that you know, meet[ing] new people and seeing people you haven’t seen in a bit,” An attendee and owner of a 1972 Chevy Blazer said. 

Many people enjoy working on their own cars, not just leaving them stock from the factory. Although it may be hard to tell by driving by, an event such as this one is a wonderful opportunity for other car lovers to appreciate the work put into others’ vehicles. 

“My dad built this Jeep, and I really love it,” EMHS student and owner of a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Walker Steggs, said. “I didn’t expect people to show up with McLarens.” 

Preparing for such an event is no simple task, and Student Council had to start early to ensure the Swine Week Car Show would be a worthy event to attend. To secure the event and know that everything would run smoothly, there was no time to waste. 

“[The] planning that goes into the car show is things like where will the cars be located, how much money per car or per person to attend, how can we advertise the car show and things along those lines,” Bickle said. “This planning is a lot of work and advertising compared to the other events because it’s the final stretch and we need all we can get.”

The Swine Week Car Show is a new event that turned out to be a success. With a decent turnout and a variety of cars, it was a special and fun way to raise money for a good cause while also enjoying the local car community. 

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