Student Life at RVA 2 -- Pine Wood Derby

The entire campus mobilizes for this major event at RVA: The Pinewood Derby. From the Titchies in elementary grades to our secondary students, parents and staff members, all use their best skills and craftsmanship to compete in this exciting event, under the careful guidance and encouragement of Mr. Baker our industrial arts teacher. Chuck Baker will be quick to tell you that the real goal is glorifying God in it all.

Pastor Jim prepares to launch the next competitors' vehicles.

Seventh graders wait their turn with their vehicles.

All of RVA turns out to watch.

A proud staff member shows her work.

Adult women await the results of their race.

The massive track reaches nearly the entire length of the gym.

Audience and competitors alike look for photo finish results.

That evening winning competitors will receive coveted trophies
that they will cherish for years.