Hot Air Balloon Surprise

Lower School Field Days soared to new heights with a special surprise this year – a hot air balloon kicking off each day. Rhett Heartsill, father of Everly ’33 and Monroe ’35, brought his hot air balloon to campus as a memorable way to start the festivities. Some wind kept the hot air balloon grounded, but it was still a fun moment for everyone who watched. A professional hot air balloonist ranked No. 3 in the world, Heartsill had taken the balloon to his children's previous school and wanted to share it with the FWCD Lower School.