20 from Holley elementary complete Girls on the Run 5K at UB
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HOLLEY – For the 15th year, a group from Holley Elementary School participated in the Girls on the Run 5K at the University of Buffalo campus. The top photo shows some of the Holley runners and their running buddies.
The Holley students joined about 1,000 girls from grades 3 to 5 from Western New York in the event on June 8.
Natalie Young, a fifth-grader, runs the 5K with her running buddy, teacher Kristina Rich.
(Left) Lillian Bedard gets help pinning on her bib from her father Brenden Bedard, who was also her running buddy. (Right) Carlee Dale shows the medal she received for completing the Girls on the Run 5K.
The runners from Holley pose for a photo outside the Holley Elementary School. The 8-week program combines physical activities with social-emotional skills, team work and self esteem.
The coaches for the Girls on the Run at Holley include, from left: Lynn Vendetti, Shannon Brett, Hannah Bushen and Julie Boss.
Lillian Passarell, a fourth-grader, was speedy, running the course in 26 minutes, 29 seconds.
