During its regular meeting, the Price Kiwanis Club recognized Mr. Wayne Woodward for his long-standing commitment to children in the community, his work with the Carbon School District Board, and, specifically the many years of work he and his wife committed to Graduation Spectacular.

Wayne became involved with Graduation Spectacular in 1989 and his name is synonymous with that event, commenting that he and his wife took over the reigns then although it began in 1981.  Graduation Spectacular or “Grad Spec” as it is known in the community is an annual not alcohol, non-drug oriented approach to helping the youth in the community celebrate school graduation safely.   Grad Spec is full of people, prizes and fun every year.  Kiwanis became involved along with Mr. Woodward as a sponsor.  It is estimated that Grad Spec has served over 40,000 students over the years.  Mr. Woodward has shared the secret of Grad Spec with many communities over the years, but commented that “they just couldn’t get the community involved”, and “the success of Grad Spec is the success of our great community.

Starting a new chapter for Grad Spec, Russell and Kendra Seeley will now take over for the Woodwards to keep the tradition alive.

Kiwanis is proud of its association with Grad Spec and Mr. Woodward and looks forward to many more years of the great event in our community in the service of children.