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Running & Rolling for Education

Some walked...some ran...some pulled wagons chock-full of kids. But regardless of their mode of locomotion, nearly 125 participants helped raise $1,400 for the Run, Walk and Roll for Education fund-raiser sponsored by the USD 373 Education Endowment.

The late September event at the Athletic Park in Newton was designed to raise funds and community awareness for the endowment. "A beautiful fall afternoon produced a great setting for the NCHF — USD 373 Education Endowment Walk, Run and Roll for Education," said John Morton, Superintendent, USD 373. "I was pleased with both the enthusiasm and support that the participants demonstrated. It is yet another indication of the level of support our schools enjoy in the Newton community."

The Newton High School jazz band, under the direction of Keith Woolery, entertained the group prior to the event. Tracy Strain of the Newton Wellness Center led the group in aerobic stretches and warm-ups. McDonalds restaurants, Coca-Cola and Newton Medical Center provided drinks, bottled water and cookies, respectively.

Drawings were held for prizes provided by local merchants, including $200 in gift certificates from the Newton Factory Outlet Mall, season passes to Newton High School athletic events, retired Beany Babies from Designs by John's, subscriptions to the Newton Kansan, and others.

The USD 373 Education Endowment Fund is a permanent endowment fund of Newton Community & Healthcare Foundation, designated to benefit USD 373.

The endowment was established two years ago to provide students and staff of the Newton public schools with academic programs, enrichment activities and professional opportunities not otherwise affordable within the budget constraints of the Newton school district.