Stanley Switlik Elementary’s annual running fundraiser may be called the Jog-A-Thon, but on the morning of Nov. 5, the school’s youngsters exploded off the start line in an all-out sprint for bragging rights as the fastest kids in school. Students laced up their shoes and hit the “track” in front of a crowd of screaming parents and staff, tearing up the field to earn the most marks from lap counters Ginger and Allison Sayer.
A runoff for top competitors on Nov. 15 crowned grade level winners, who will be honored in an awards assembly on Jan. 10.
A Switlik staple for more than 30 years, the annual fundraiser nets tens of thousands of dollars each year for classroom supplies and field trip expenses, all while promoting physical activity and giving little ones with a competitive edge a moment to shine.
Photos by Alex Rickert and Ginger Sayer.
