Handler Shelby Dalton walks with Ellie Mae across the grid at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School during the Cow Plop fundraiser.
It was an “udderly” good time at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School on Saturday, October 20.
Excited spectators gathered in the field near Jane Dorm to witness Rabun Gap’s inaugural Cow Plop — a new, unique fundraiser designed to help support the School’s mission and programs. A version of “cow pie bingo,” the Cow Plop was a fun opportunity to win $1,000. Plots on the Cow Plop grid were sold online for $25 and T-shirts and cowbells were also available for purchase. The owner of the plot where the cow left her “plop” was named the cash prize winner.
Show cow Ellie Mae was the star of the plop. Ellie Mae’s handler Shelby Dalton is a senior at Banks County High School, where she is competes in shows across the region as a member of FFA. Rabun Gap thanks the Dalton family for participating in the event and bringing Ellie Mae to campus.
It didn’t take long for Ellie Mae to determine a winner. Within 10 minutes, she plopped on square No. 145, belonging to alumnus Ralph Merrow Jr. ’59 of Milledgeville. Cow Plop Judge Anne Forrest Prim, Chief Operating Officer at Rabun Gap, certified the result.
Merrow is a dedicated supporter of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School and member of the Dottie and Vernon Wright Club of Monthly Supporters. He is also a supporter of the School’s Alumni True and Loyal campaign. Mr. Merrow was delighted to hear he was the winner of this humorous event.
“The Cow Plop fundraiser was a huge success, raising $5,000 for Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School scholarships,” says Head of School Dr. Anthony Sgro. “Thank you to everyone who bought one of more of the 300 plots sold and shared this event with others. We’re also especially grateful for the Dalton family who brought Ellie Mae to campus. This will be a Homecoming tradition for years to come.”
Proceeds from the Cow Plop will help Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School continue its commitment to providing access to a world-class education regardless of a family’s ability to pay. More than 75 percent of Rabun Gap students receive financial aid and scholarships.
