Natrona County School District Bus Driver, Willa Bywater, Retires After 38 Years
The following was written by Tanya Southerland, Director of Public Relations for the Natrona County Public School District to honor and recognize Willa Bywater who is retiring after 38 years of serving as a bus driver for the Natrona County School District:
Making Memories and A Positive Impact with Every Mile, NCSD Bus Driver, Willa Bywater, Retires After 38 Years Behind The Wheel.
Later in her career, Willa spent time driving and perhaps, making some of her fondest memories as an Athletics and Activities driver. “After my daughter graduated, I started driving the activities routes,” shared Willa. “I’ve had so much fun driving the teams, especially basketball. The coaches and students have been so good to me throughout all the years. I just love all those kids.” Intent on making a positive difference in students’ lives, Willa recalls a simple gesture from a high school student, Ethan Applegate, that left a positive impact on her life. “One day we had stopped at Walmart on an athletic trip. All the kids went inside to get their stuff and Ethan, well, he stopped and asked me, “What’s your favorite soda?”. So, I told him, and sure enough, he came right back outta that Walmart with a soda for me.”