The
annual Happy As A Clam Fun Dash and 5K kicks off its 16th year at Essex
Elementary. (Photo Courtesy Manchester Essex Regional School District via
Friends of Essex Elementary)
Superintendent Pam Beaudoin and Principal Kimberly Provost are pleased to share that Essex Elementary students recently participated in the 16th annual Happy As A Clam Fun Dash and 5K, kicking off the first month of the new school year with fitness and fun.
The Friends of Essex Elementary School recently hosted this year's event on Friday, Sept. 12. More than 100 students took part in either the fun dashes or 5K, with support from staff and parents who lined the course to cheer them on.
The event featured the Shucky the Clam mascot and a variety of food trucks, including The Lunch Lady and Whoo(pie) Wagon. Bay State Race Services assisted with course organization and timing.
Each student received a commemorative T-shirt and had the opportunity to run either the 5K or the fun run. Prizes were awarded to the female and male first-place finishers of the 5K as well as the overall winning team. Winners included Michael Watson of North Andover and Kimberly Fitzgerald of Fairbanks, who each received a $100 gift card, and Team Notch North, Michael Watson, Alex Trotsky and Dan Chruniak, that received a $200 gift card.
First-grade students in Mrs. Dwyer's class also proudly earned the coveted Clam Cup for having the highest participation in the Fun Dash.
The purpose of the event is to bring students, families, and staff together while promoting wellness, school spirit, and outdoor activity.
This year's event was made possible thanks to support from local sponsors, including Buckley Tree Care, Beauport Ambulance Service Inc., Trionic Group, Jungle, Red Barn Architecture, Coating Systems Inc., Ashley Fuel Inc., Body Builders Inc., Lahey Health, Pediatric Health Care Associates, Boston Children's Primary Alliance, Downriver Ice Cream, Ramsey Marine & Dock, Essex County OB/GYN, C.K. Pearl, The James Pub & Provisions, Barn Dog, YMCA, and Crockers Boat Yard.
"Thank you
to the Friends of Essex Elementary School for organizing such a fantastic event
and to everyone who came out to run, dash, or cheer — we’re already looking
forward to next year," said Principal Provost.
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Essex Elementary
students, parents, and volunteers participate in the District's 16th Annual
Happy As A Clam 5K. (Photo Courtesy Manchester Essex Regional School District
via Friends of Essex Elementary)
Essex Elementary
students give the event mascot, Shucky the Clam, a hug during this year's Happy
As A Clam Fun Dash and 5K. (Photo Courtesy Manchester Essex Regional School
District via Friends of Essex Elementary)
Students start their
fun dash at the 16th Annual Happy As A Clam race. (Photo Courtesy Manchester
Essex Regional School District via Friends of Essex Elementary)
Two elementary students
head to the starting line of the Essex Elementary Happy As A Clam Fun Dash.
(Photo Courtesy Manchester Essex Regional School District via Friends of Essex
Elementary)
