The Warrior Weekly

Trek for Tech a Huge Success

When hundreds of people take to the streets for a good cause, a lot can happen.

Lakehill's 12th Annual Trek for Tech, the PFC's signature fall event, combined all the right elements, including two great races, dedicated sponsors, enthusiastic volunteers, a raffle with fantastic prizes, and live music. The results of all this ruckus were a great time for all who attended and new computer labs for students at Lakehill.

The weather was crisp and the excitement was high. The Lower School Choir opened the event with the national anthem, followed by the Varsity Cheerleaders who warmed up the crowd with pre-race warm-up activities. Sponsor Comerica Bank was on hand to pass out piggy banks to those in attendance.

Students, families, and faculty members put their best foot forward in the one-mile Fun Run. A large crowd hit the pavement for the 5K chip-timed race as athletes of all ages raced for the right to claim victory in their particular age group. Enthusiastic fans lined the streets as runners approached the finish line. Everyone enjoyed food, drinks, and a live performance by ISS, a band featuring Lakehill sophomore Jonah Guedea.

An awards ceremony followed the performance. All participants received a medal with trophies presented for the 5K. Official race results are available here.

For the first time in the 12 year history of the race, two Lakehill students were the top overall male and female runners. Joseph Nall was the first place overall male with a time of 18:50. Emily Allton was the top overall female runner with a time of 22:23. Both students are on Lakehill's cross country team. The newly formed Winged Warriors, Lakehill's third and fourth grade running club, snapped up nine individual trophies in the 5K.

Organizers report that 406 people registered for this year's event, including a record-breaking 199 Lakehill students!

The third and fourth grade tied in the Trek Spirit Contest with 72% participation. They will receive a pizza party as a reward for their over-the-top Trek spirit. The sixth grade was close behind, with 67% participation.

The McCall family rode home on a new bicycle, the top prize in the raffle.

The Trek committee reports that they are closing in on reaching the wish list goals. Specific details will be provided in the next PFC General Meeting.

The Trek Committee thanks Dave Burton and Lakewood Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Kaye Hauschild, Elizabeth Schmitt and the NJHS, Linda Booth, Melany Bartholow, and all of the many volunteers who made this race possible. They are especially grateful to those companies, individuals, and families who supported the race through underwriting and equipment purchases.