Catoctin Community 5K: Heroes on the Run
By Zo Wetzel, Catoctin High School Student
On June 6, the 3rd Annual Catoctin Community 5K will commence at Catoctin High School, down at the Cougar Stadium. Catoctin High’s Student Government Association has been reaching out to local businesses for several months, collecting donations and general public support in order to bring this event to life. CHS’ National Honor Society; Unified Generation Club; Unified Sports Athletes; and Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) have also been supporting these efforts.
Kerington Wlazlowski, Ruby Bodnar, Calee Burke, Charlotte Young, Chase Cregger, Gabriel Contreras, Brendan Orr, Hannah Gonzalez-Diaz, and Abigail Sparkman are the names of just some CHS students who have secured donations from the community.
There are two parts to this event: the more casual “Fun Run,” beginning at 8:30 a.m., followed by the more intense 5K, which will begin at 9:15 a.m. “Fun Run” participants do not have to partake in the 5K.
All proceeds from the event directly benefit the Special Olympics of Frederick County. Funds raised from the prior races have allowed Special Olympics to offer more unified programs across the school district. These programs make physical activities accessible to all students.
Catoctin High School’s Student Government Association invites you to share in this experience with us! In addition to the opportunity to get active, all runners are entered into a raffle for the chance to win prizes. Down at Cougar Stadium, free pancakes will be provided by Thurmont’s Kountry Kitchen. Participants can expect an incredible morning accompanied by empathy and unity!
View the advertisement on page 39. This year’s “Heroes on the Run” artwork was designed by Gnarly Artly of Thurmont.
