Word comes by way of the fairer Rogers that Hexter Elementary School, where Tim’s fourth-grader attends, is hosting its Hexter Howl 5K/1K and fall carnival fundraiser October 25. Tim’s son is a member of the school’s running club. I’m training for a marathon. Methinks Tim, pale and spindly and largely stationary, has a less-than-zero chance at beating us. The event is open to the public, and tomorrow is the last day to register and get a free t-shirt. Jump for the info, and mark your calendars for the foot race.
Faced with major district budget cuts, school fundraisers play an increasingly important role in our children’s education. On October 25, Hexter Elementary on the northeast side White Rock Lake hosts one of its three largest fundraisers: Hexter Howl 5k/1K and fall carnival.
Among others, self-proclaimed “fast runner” and D Magazine editor Tim Rogers will be competing fiercely against his own son (who is in the Hexter running club) for bragging rights. In addition, Board Trustee LeAnn Ellis will be running with her family and has donated entry fees for five others in the community.
Avid runner and Hexter mom, Tammy Bardwell, added the run to the long-standing carnival last year to help teach the importance of healthy lifestyles. For four weeks building up to the event, grades go head-to-head logging their aerobic activity to reach the goal of winning a healthy party. Bardwell also partnered with avid runner and Hexter reading teacher Tim Patillo to form the school’s first running club. Event proceeds benefit the school, with some funding earmarked for literacy.
All three events are open to the public. The 5k begins at 8:30, the 1k begins at 9 and the carnival runs 10am – 3pm. Runners are encouraged to register in advance. Last day to receive a free t-shirt with entry is October 10.
For registration and event information, visit http://www.hexter5k.com.
3 comments
True, my son badgered me into agreeing to run the 5k. True, I haven’t run any considerable distance since the time four years ago that I decided I’d run the White Rock marathon with only one month’s training–and then really hurt myself.
Still, though, I will destroy you, Stacey. And the little boy, too.
Wager?
I’ll lay 4 trillion to one on SLY beating you by 3 full minutes.
Poor Tim, twixt and tween.
It’s okay to have the fruit of your loins whup you in front his buds at his game.
But in no way is it kewel to have a girl ever whup you in public.
So Tim’s not only has to be faster than Stacey, his son has to be faster too.
Are there going to be drug tests afterwards?