Just seeing a whole class of 4th grade kids dressed up in Western hats, bandanas and calico hats was enough to make this a worthwhile event. The dads were outside the cafeteria on a huge bbq flipping pancakes and the moms were mainly helping indoors with the kids, perhaps a less intentional nod to Oregon Trail history.
Everything was exactly as expected for a 4th Grade pancake breakfast - cute kids, tasty though slightly rubbery pancakes, corn syrup instead of maple syrup, school cafeteria with low ceilings and even lower bench seats, and drinks from large orange thermoses. The filling meal at only $5 and the excited kids made it all worthwhile.
Have fun on the Trail, kids!
