Viewpoints Fall 2012 - Rock Point School
Viewpoints Fall 2012 - Rock Point School
Viewpoints Fall 2012 - Rock Point School
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By Josh B., Senior<br />
The Oooky Spooky is a race held every October at <strong>Rock</strong> <strong>Point</strong> <strong>School</strong> with a Halloween type theme.<br />
Every year it occurs during our parents’ weekend, the 3rd A <strong>Rock</strong> <strong>Point</strong> <strong>School</strong> fundraiser for a local organization<br />
weekend in October. The race has 2-mile<br />
and 5K options, and costumes are encouraged. The Oooky Spooky’s track loops around the property<br />
and takes its runners through many of <strong>Rock</strong> <strong>Point</strong>’s trails as well as the Burlington bike path and<br />
North Beach. The entire race is completely organized and staffed by <strong>Rock</strong> <strong>Point</strong> <strong>School</strong> faculty and<br />
students. The senior art class also spends almost a month designing and printing t-shirts that are<br />
given to the first 25 people that register for the race. Participants in the event not only include<br />
students and family members, friends of the school and <strong>Rock</strong> <strong>Point</strong> faculty, but also members of the<br />
greater Burlington community.<br />
"The Oooky Spooky this year was more successful than I envisioned. Not only were there<br />
numerous positive accolades for the new 5k and 2-mile cross-country<br />
courses, but we raised nearly 50% more for COTS than last year. The<br />
energy and enthusiasm at the event were incredible, and I believe all<br />
participants and volunteers thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you to<br />
all who contributed to the success of the 10th annual Oooky Spooky event,"<br />
said Joe Ainsworth, this year’s organizer. In addition to all of the human<br />
power that made this race possible, <strong>Rock</strong><br />
<strong>Point</strong> <strong>School</strong> would like to thank Hannaford<br />
grocers, Fleet Feet, City Sports, Skinny<br />
Pancake, Healthy Living, and Sportshoe<br />
Center for their generous donations to the<br />
event.<br />
The race is a fundraiser for the<br />
Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS), an organization that gives<br />
shelter to the homeless, as they work to get back on their feet. Last<br />
year the Oooky Spooky had about 61 runners and walkers participate,<br />
raising $605 for COTS. This year the race brought in $875, making it<br />
significantly more successful than the previous year! We look forward<br />
to seeing this event continue to grow!<br />
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