Iris Parker-Pavitt (l) and Makala Forster thanked for their part in the creation and success of the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program
By Madie Murray
Iris Parker-Pavitt and Makala Forster both received monetary awards and public recognition for their contributions to the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria (F2C) Program on Friday June 10 at the High School “Celebration of Success” ceremonies.
“Had it not been for these two kids, now beautiful young women, doing extraordinary things to create and build our Farm to Cafeteria Program,” said F2C Chair, Madie Murray when presenting the awards, “it would not have happened.”
Since Makala asked why we could not serve fresh local organic food in our school cafeteria and Iris became the first student representative on the F2C Committee formed in 2008, the F2C Program has grown to include the K-6 Farm to Classroom Project, the Student Chef Competition, Fifth Season, Celebrity Chef days in the cafeteria, and a thriving, busy and beautiful school garden.
For all that and so much more, we thank Iris and Makala for all they have done, and wish them well as they venture out into the world to do even more extraordinary things.
From the time you were little tots you two have had a vision of possibilities that was immediate, practical, and engaging.
Bravo to both of you, and congratulations on your well-deserved recognition[s]. Love, Storybird (Antoinette Botsford)
job well done you two. can’t wait to see whats next
to Iris and Makala;
Congratulations for recognitions and awards well-deserved, and for your vision and perseverance to carry it out and nurture its growth. Orcas is a better place because of you. Thanks for what you have given our community!