Wappapello Lake's 80th Anniversary and Armed Forces Day Celebration

Saturday, May 15, 2021

Caleb H. Swallows

On Saturday May 15, the Wappapello Corps of Engineers hosted a celebration focused on the anniversary of the lake and the armed forces. During the event, vendors directed toward veterans, food vendors, and a wide variety of music groups were present.

Grace Hicks performs a mix of country songs during the 80th Wappapello celebration. (Caleb H. Swallows)
The Chaonia Fire Department sets up during the 80th Wappapello project anniversary event selling food and drinks. (Caleb H. Swallows)
Attendees of the 80th Wappapello anniversary event examine a military vehicle. (Caleb H. Swallows)
Matti Fox plays sand volleyball during the 80th Wappapello anniversary. (Caleb H. Swallows)
Gracie Campbell plays sand volleyball with her family and friends during the 80th Wappapello anniversary. (Caleb H. Swallows)
Colton Stroud plays sand volleyball with his family and friends during the Wappapello 80th anniversary event.
Avianna and Kaylyn Cowell have their picture taken with Smokey Bear during the anniversary celebration. (Caleb H. Swallows)
Park Rangers set up shop during the anniversary event to give informational pamphlets about the area to attendees. (Caleb H. Swallows)
Park Ranger, Andrew Jefferson stands by watching the singing during the Wappapello 80th anniversary event. (Caleb H. Swallows)
Friends and family of Grace Hicks listen to her sing during the Wappapello 80th Anniversary event. (Caleb H. Swallows)
Chester Baycom and Gale Luttrull come in Native American dress to walk around the anniversary event. (Caleb H. Swallows)
Multiple military vehicles were present during the 80th anniversary of Wappapello Lake. (Caleb H. Swallows)
Peggy Huber and Kiera Ramsey of Cape Girardeau assist in the Veterans Recovery Group stand to spread awareness of the assistance they provide to help veterans in need. (Caleb H. Swallows)
David Conover and Tony Picineh with Veterans Affairs speak with attendees of the event to spread awareness of the programs the Veterans Affairs have in place. (Caleb H. Swallows)
The Missouri State Highway Patrol brings patrol vehicles and boats for attendees to view during the 80th anniversary event. (Caleb H. Swallows)
The McAtees perform during the Wappapello 80th Anniversary event. (Caleb H. Swallows)
Ron McAtee sings during the anniversary event. (Caleb H. Swallows)
Sharon McAtee sings and plays bass during the Wappapello anniversary event. (Caleb H. Swallows)
Pastor Timothy Shultz walks through the anniversary event greeting those in attendance. (Caleb H. Swallows)
Rick Lakey grilles hamburgers for the Chaonia Fire Department during the anniversary event. (Caleb H. Swallows)
Attendees of the anniversary event pull up a truck to sit on while listening to the music groups. (Caleb H. Swallows)