Sharks on the Run take 9 trophies

Sharks on the Run take 9 trophies
Sharks on the Run, 1st through 5th graders

Sharks on the Run of Jacksonville Country Day School (JCDS) took home nine trophies for age group winners at “The Run Home” 5K on May 14. For many students, this was the longest distance they had ever run. For some, it was even double their longest distance.

The runners are members of the new afterschool enrichment program at JCDS, which was started by Kate Krawiec, First Grade Team Lead and Vallis Henley, Pre-K 4 Teacher, who are running partners outside of school. Forty students had signed up for the spring offering of the running club. They met weekly since January to focus on stretching, form, pacing, speedwork, and fun.

Last month’s race served as the club’s culminating event for the season. Twenty-eight students, six faculty members, and fifteen parents participated. Proceeds will go to Sulzbacher and Rethreaded, organizations that actively help the Jacksonville homeless community and human trafficking survivors get back on their feet with employment opportunities, housing, and more.

“My heart was exploding with pride all day! It’s one thing to experience the feeling of completing a race for yourself. It’s an entirely different feeling watching your children and students cross the finish line,” said Krawiec.

JCDS will offer Sharks on the Run during both fall and spring sessions for the 2022-23 school year.

Peyton Humphrey (5th grade age 11), Sammy Wagner (3rd grade age 9), Abigail Makeev (4th grade age 10)
Peyton Humphrey (5th grade age 11), Sammy Wagner (3rd grade age 9), Abigail Makeev (4th grade age 10)
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