Taylor Creek hosts 1st annual pinewood derby

  • From left, Willow Gardner (first place), Violet Gude (second place) and Ryker Scott (third place) were the top competitors in last week’s derby. At right, Jordyn Burnett garnered the turtle award for having the slowest car in the race. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
    From left, Willow Gardner (first place), Violet Gude (second place) and Ryker Scott (third place) were the top competitors in last week’s derby. At right, Jordyn Burnett garnered the turtle award for having the slowest car in the race. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
  • A look at the 23 cars that competed in Taylor Creek Elementary School’s first annual pinewood derby on Feb. 12. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
    A look at the 23 cars that competed in Taylor Creek Elementary School’s first annual pinewood derby on Feb. 12. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
  • Taylor Creek students had a hard time holding in their emotions as cars raced across the finish line during last week’s pinewood derby. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
    Taylor Creek students had a hard time holding in their emotions as cars raced across the finish line during last week’s pinewood derby. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
  • Students and parents look at the “lap” times to see which car took took the checkered flag. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
    Students and parents look at the “lap” times to see which car took took the checkered flag. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
  • From left, Willow Gardner (best design), Morgan Oliver (best paint job), Saylor Whitley (best school spirit), Jordyn Burnett (staff’s choice), Christian James (best design) and Jazlyn Zapata (best paint job) were honored for their entries. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD
    From left, Willow Gardner (best design), Morgan Oliver (best paint job), Saylor Whitley (best school spirit), Jordyn Burnett (staff’s choice), Christian James (best design) and Jazlyn Zapata (best paint job) were honored for their entries. ERICK MITCHELL | DISPATCH RECORD