Attendees stop to see what Argo's Robotics club has to offer. (Photos by Carol McGowan)
Argo holds Walk The Halls Night
By Carol McGowan
Nearly 1,000 people were on hand last Friday evening for Argo Community High School’s second annual Walk The Halls Night.
After a successful inaugural event in 2021, the Summit high school once again opened its doors for incoming students, their families, and the
Teachers promote culinary arts classes.
community to walk the halls and tour the campus.
From 6:30-8:30 p.m., all were welcome to walk through the aisle of tables to the concession stand by the football field to grab a hot dog, chips and a drink.
Argo’s clubs and sports teams had displays of what they were about, along with representatives from each club or sport on hand to answer any questions that students or parents may have.
There were also bouncy houses on the field for kids to enjoy.
The idea is to get the community involved, and get students familiar, and excited to return to school.
The Robotics Club shows off one of its projects.
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