Color run and playground fun

Lee Road School celebrated the completion of Phase I of its playground project with a Friday night Color Run. The event was also a fund raiser for the start of Phase II.

About 200 people participated. They warmed up with Physical Education Teacher Chris McGuire. At a signal, they showered one another with colored powder, and then circled the track, ran up the hill to the school, and then returned to the starting point. Along the way, they got another dose of colored powder from adult volunteers who bombarded everyone who passed them.

When the run was over, kids ate cupcakes and ices in front of the school and then cheered for Principal Megan Argenio as she snipped the ceremonial ribbon. “Do you love your new playground?” she asked. And the kids shouted “Yes.” What else would they say!

Mr. McGuire assembles the runners on the middle school track.
Mr. McGuire assembles the runners on the middle school track.
The people responsible for a profitable night of fun.
The people responsible for a profitable night of fun.
While waiting for the ribbon cutting, kids keep busy in the playground
While waiting for the ribbon cutting, kids keep busy in the playground
With students chanting "cut the ribbon," Principal Megan Argenio grants their wish.
With students chanting “cut the ribbon,” Principal Megan Argenio grants their wish.
Chris McGuire lets a student count cadence for the next exercise.
Chris McGuire lets a student count cadence for the next exercise.

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