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Monday's Internet Edition, January 05, 2009.
Albiani Middle School's 'Falcon Fun Run' promotes fitness
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Photo by Karen Everett Watson
Third and fourth grade runners get a pep talk before the start of their race at the 3rd Annual Falcon Fun Run at Albiani Middle School on Oct. 24. River Valley elementary school students, including runners from Cosumnes River Elementary and Dillard Elementary participated in the event.
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By Karen Everett Watson
River Valley Times Staff
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Feet were flying and spirits soaring at the 3rd Annual Falcon Fun Run sponsored by Katherine L. Albiani Middle School on Oct. 24. Every elementary school student from the Elk Grove Unified School District was invited to take part in the track event. Traci Seto, race director and cross-country coach, said her team was thrilled to sponsor the event.
“This event not only allows the team to stay active in the community, but also gives them a chance to introduce the sport of running to younger students,” said Seto.
The kindergarten students ran a quarter mile for glory. Cosumnes River Elementary student Vivian Light captured first place for her run. Fifth and sixth graders ran a one-mile course, with Nicole Howell taking third place and Nye Avilla from C.W. Dillard Elementary School taking second and fourth places, respectively.
Other River Valley students who placed at the Fun Run were Riley Waterman who took fourth place for the fourth grade, and Dylan McDonald who also took fourth for the first grade half-mile course. Both Waterman and McDonald attend Dillard Elementary School.
Seto was very pleased with the turnout of eager runners. “What an inspiring afternoon to watch 200 young kids having fun running,” said Seto. After the race, kids enjoyed great refreshments provided by The Cookie Jar, Paner and Raley’s.
Parent Melissa Attman brought her two Cosumnes River Elementary students Joseph and Jonah to participate. “I think it’s incredible for the kids to do the great fundraiser,” she said. “It is a wonderful way to encourage them to be active.”
Albiani cross-country team members were on hand to direct and warm up the young runners. Proceeds from the event go to sponsor the team. Seto was grateful to the community at large for the generous participation. “I want to thank the numerous businesses that donated raffle prizes for the kids and refreshments,” Seto said.
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