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Trek4Tech Raises Money for CMS
Running enthusiasts and families seeking fun gathered at Crofton Middle School to raise money for technology purchases.
Four hundred sixty-four people participated in the second annual Trek4Tech Saturday June 4 to help Crofton Middle School raise money for technology purchases.
Runners participated in a 5K off road race or a 1 K fun run. Participants also enjoyed other activities, such as games, face painting and launching rockets.
“It’s been very successful,” said Erika Cornett, treasurer of the Crofton Middle School Parent Teacher Organization, which organized the Trek4Tech. “We had great community support,” she said.
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“The volunteer support was wonderful,” said Monette Bailey, Trek4Tech co-chair. “Everytime we needed something, people would step up,” she said.
Cornett was unsure how much money the event raised. More people participated this year than last, Bailey said. She was hopeful that this year’s Trek would raise more money than last year’s. Money is raised through paid sponsorships and runners fees.
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Friends and running enthusiasts Gayle Sharpe and Jen Dorr were glad to pay the fees for themselves and their children. Sharpe and Dorr took part in the 1K fun run with their children, Kylie and Dylan Sharpe, and Seth and Noah Dorr. “This is their first real run,” said Gayle Sharpe. It was six-year old Kylie’s idea to participate. “I wanted to do it because it seemed fun,” Kylie Sharpe said.
The entire Policelli family participated. “It’s a nice family outing and a great way to help the school raise money, said Daniel Policelli. His son, Danny, was the first place winner in the 5 K seventh grade male category.
Rohan Meredith was the first place overall male 5 K finisher with a time of 19:02.9. Tessa Rendina took top overall 5 K female finisher with a time of 20:56.4.
Fastest male and female 5K runner for each grade at Crofton Middle School and their times were:
- Sixth grade male: Tommy Magorka, 20:29.3
- Sixth grade female: Colleen Roy, 30:15.9
- Seventh grade male: Danny Policelli, 25:17.8
- Seventh grade female: Rachel Hoban, 26:22.1
- Eighth grade male: Jalen Gillespie, 23:41.0.
- Eighth grade female: Nicole Clark, 32:13.1
For a complete list of runners and their times go to http://www.croftonmiddle.org/trek4tech/results.htm