OLM Walkathon Raised $12,900

Though there were threats of rain and the route was shortened a bit this year, an annual tradition for Our Lady of Mercy School in East Greenwich was a resounding success.

The OLM School Walkathon, which was held on Thursday, Oct. 2, raised over $12,900, which will benefit a variety of enrichment programs during the school year.

The event, which was originally scheduled for Oct. 1 but was postponed due to rain, is an annual favorite among students, faculty and parents.

Spirits were high and the event was a huge success. Students collected pledges from family and friends, with prizes being awarded to the top pledge- earners in each grade. Those winners included: Sam Floody and Max Meletis, (PK), Harrison Kairnes (K), Sawyer VonFlatern (1), Emily Loiselle and Dylan Lynch (2), Michael Mita (3), Austin Kairnes (4), Ryan Youngs (5), Alise Knudson, Allison Lombardi and Allison Paliotta (6), John Curran (7) and Austin Marinosci (8).

Mrs. Maguire’s kindergarten Class, Mrs. Hackett’s third grade class and Miss Noll’s sixth grade class were the lucky recipients of a pizza party for the classrooms raising the most money in pledges.

The University of Rhode Island’s Rhody Ram mascot was on hand to give the students high fives before they set off on their walk.

Upon returning to school, students were treated to an awards assembly where winners were announced.

A grand prize raffle drawing was held with two lucky winners: William Nerone, a sixth grader, who won a movie theater family pack with additional gift cards from Piezoni’s and Orange Leaf while Bradley Lombardi, grade seven, was the Grand Prize winner. Brad will have honor of being “Assistant P.E. Teacher of the Day” with Mr. Stefanik, as well as winning a $125 gift card to Sports Authority.

Funds raised each year by the OLM PTG-sponsored events like the Walkathon and the annual Spring Fling Auction, are used for various enrichment opportunities like the Art Masters Program, Science Olympiad, robotics, CAL sports and more.

Photo courtesy: Bernard Photography.