Jog-A-Thon Report
The St. Francis Xavier Jog-A-Thon is a festive annual fundraiser that encourage sstudents and parents alike to stay fit! The jog is held in the lower parking lot and lasts a total of one hour (45 minutes for the younger grades & an extra 15 minutes for the older grades). Students are sponsored to run laps, raising funds for the school and helping to pay for a trip to the Happiest Place In The World: Disneyland!!!!
Every Jog-A-Thon begins with the American national anthem, sung by members of the graduating 8th grade class. The 36th Annual Jog-A-Thon was kicked off by the singing talents of 8th grade students Jeanluc Fournier, Ella Chaisson, Kaylene Zepeda, and Fiona Handy. After the national anthem comes a prayer led by the pastor of Saint Francis Xavier Church, followed by the start of the jog. Within the hour we are given to jog, participants are sprayed with cooling mist and given water to drink. Parents usually accompany their kids in jogging, allowing all to have fun!
Once the jog is over, everybody is invited to partake in fresh food and drink,
including burgers and coffee! Plus, with the Scholastic Book Fair rolling around at the same time, you can go ahead and buy some books to read. The 36th Annual J-A-T was incredible fun, and we hope everyone had a great time!!!!
Ben Caloza - 8th Grade
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