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Washington Mill Elementary School's Running Club culminates season with a real track meet at Mount Vernon High School

Lisa Dunn, Neighbor
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More than 60 Washington Mill Elementary School (WMES) students gathered at Mount Vernon High School on June 6 for some good old-fashioned competition on the track.

The WMES Running Club students met this past spring on Wednesdays after school to train for the event, and then these same children, representing grades 1-6, came to the high school track for the big event. 

Events included the broad jump, the 100-meter and 400 meter run, as well as various relay races.

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The students placing first through third in the track meet events received gold, silver and bronze medals at at special ceremony in the cafeteria at WMES Wednesday afternoon. The Running Club organizers also thanked volunteer and Head Coach Gayle Wood for 10 years of service and dedication to the elementary school's popular after-school program.

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