Hope Highlands hosts first-ever walkathon

The Cranston Herald ·

The sixth- and seventh-graders at Hope Highlands hosted the new middle school’s first-ever walkathon recently to raise money for the school. The day was clear and the walk to the Briggs field was brisk as the students, administration, and staff members arrived by grade level, greeted by music playing as they walked the track. Parent volunteers were on hand with snacks and drinks as well as a limbo stick for all who were game to give it a try. The school recently voted to keep the existing mascot and nickname, the Hope Highlands Huskies, and were proud to show off their Husky spirit throughout the day with shirts and banners displaying the name. The school received both corporate and independent sponsorships for the event. “We would really like to thank all of our parents and corporate sponsors that helped us meet our fundraising goal,” said Inga Russell, one of the parent volunteer organizers of the event. (Text and photos by Jen Cowart) 1

WALKING TO RAISE FUNDS:

The seventh-graders at Hope Highlands Middle School arrived at the Briggs field enthusiastic for their first walkathon as a middle school. (Herald photos by Jen Cowart) 2

IF YOU DARE:

Students who wished to participate had the opportunity to walk under the limbo stick on their way around the track. 3

ALL FOR IT:

The Hope Highlands parent volunteers at the walkathon were up for the limbo challenge. 4

HOPE HIGHLANDS HUSKIES:

The seventh-grade students took time out to pose with Principal Alex Kanelos at the walkathon, displaying the banner that highlights the Husky name. 5

NEW TO MIDDLE SCHOOL:

The sixth-graders from Hope Highlands are the city’s newest middle-schoolers.