Previous Years Apple Day
2006
2006 Apple Day Contest Pies
Our 2006 Apple Pie Contest Winners
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GRAND CHAMPION |
Lela McClellan |
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Senior Division |
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| $30 |
1st Place |
Vance Clear |
| $20 |
2nd Place |
Melanie Rohar |
| $10 |
3rd Place |
Phyllis Shea |
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Junior Division |
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| $20 |
1st Place |
Kendra Clear |
| $10 |
2nd Place |
Monique Rodriquez |
| $5 |
3rd Place |
Lissa Clear |
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2006 Apple Day Judges
Dan Schlissenger, Olive Bowman,
and Ed Norton
2006 Apple Dumpling Court. "Are we there yet?"
2006 Apple Dumpling McKenzie Cruz, daughter of Brandon & Jessica Cruz
2006 Apple Dumpling Willow Rose Greenbank- Trotti, daughter of Melinda and Casey Trotti.
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Apple Day 2006 Parade winners |
| $75 |
Best of Parade
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Zebulon Montgomery Pike
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Pre-Parade
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$75 |
First Place |
5th grade (Mr. Dieckman, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Solo) |
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$25 |
Second Place |
Kindergarten (Mrs. Bergont, Mrs. Ciresi) |
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Third Place |
3rd grade (Mrs. Hinsey, Mrs. Luchte) |
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Floats |
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$75 |
First Place |
Diana’s Pumpkin Patch |
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Second Place |
Royal Gorge Assoc. of Realtors |
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Honorable Mention |
None |
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Bands |
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$75 |
First Place High School Band |
High School Band: Florence High School |
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2nd Place High School Band |
None |
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$50 |
First Place Middle School Band |
None |
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2nd place Middle School Band |
None |
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Twirlers |
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Anita McCoy |
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Classic cars |
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First Place |
Penrose Apple Dumpling |
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Second Place |
Pikes Peak Model A Club |
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Novelty |
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First Place |
Colorado Rebel Riding Club |
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Second Place |
Colorado Springs Girl Scouts |
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The History of Apple Day
It all began at a PTA meeting in the fall of 1935. Penrose School was to host the Rural Invitational Softball Tournament. Being a warm and hospitable community, the PTA members were wondering how to entertain the many visitors who would come to play in the tournament and watch the game.
R.A. Peterson, Superintendent of schools, suggested that since Penrose was famous for it’s flavorful apples, it would be appropriate to center the day’s activities around apples and to give them for prizes. Mrs. Todd, VP of the PTA suggested, "Why don’t we give them a free piece of apple pie." And so a tradition was started.
On September 27th, 1935, the Penrose Press reported that Beaver Park was preparing for one of the biggest events held in years. The first Apple Day was scheduled for October 5th with 15 softball teams competing for the Championship of the Fremont County School League. Ace horseshoe pitchers matched skills in the ancient and honored game of "Barnyard Golf". There were also speeches on political and economic subjects.
After the morning activities, a potluck picnic dinner was served, and topped off with apple pie and cider. The Prison Orchestra, under the direction of E.A. Stone, a Penrose resident, provided music for the evening dance under the sponsorship of the PTA.
Chairman of the various committees in 1935 were: Charles E. White (Reception), Robert Peterson (Softball), John E. Wright (Apple Prizes), Albert Niehans (Apple Cider), Mrs. W.C. Todd (Apple Pie), L.A. Pruit (Horseshoes), and J.L. Howland (Park).
The first Penrose Apple Day was a huge success.
The above information was written by May Gillespie, deceased wife of Otis Gillespie, a long time resident of Penrose. It appeared in the Penrose Choice many years ago.
The Penrose Chamber of Commerce took over the reins of Apple Day in 1999 and is held the second Saturday in October.
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