For the kids, it was a day of fun at Cedar Point.
For the parents, it was another important step for their children toward a high school diploma and ultimately a degree from the University of Akron.
OK... Maybe it was also about having a bit of fun for mom and dad too.
“I’m done. I’m done,” said Kwame Malone, a bit rattled as exited the Scrambler Tuesday afternoon. “I’m too old. I’m done.”
Her daughter, Anya, just smiled.
Going into the eighth grade, Anya is among the original Akron Public school kids who are part of the LeBron James Family Foundation’s effort to keep kids in school and earn a high school diploma.