Media Contact:
Michelle Huber
Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator
330-836-2233 ext. 135
huberm@stsebastian.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 30, 3013
St. Sebastian Parish School’s Annual Walk-A-Thon
AKRON, Ohio – St. Sebastian Parish School held its 12th Annual Walk-A-Thon on Friday May 17th.
This annual fundraiser is coordinated by the school’s Home and School Association. This year’s
walk included all students, from the youngest who attend the Center for Early Learning all the way
up to the graduating 8th graders.
The morning started off with pep rally and a surprise visit from Orbit, the Akron Aeros team mascot.
Then the outside carnival themed activities began. The students participated in several different
field games, some students had their pictures taken in the “Big Top” photo booth, others danced to
the music the DJ was playing and some chose to just munch on popcorn. The students were
thrilled when Flash, the Kent State University mascot stopped by to say hello!
When the afternoon arrived, it was time for the Walk to begin. The school band and cheerleaders
led the walk followed by all the students. Many parents and grandparents came and walked with
their children. Even Father Valencheck, Pastor of St. Sebastian Parish, and his dog Sebastian
cheered on the students. Along the course, the walkers enjoyed various activities including three
Terrier limbo stations, a bubble machine, balloon alley and several chalk activities. The day ended
with refreshing cold popsicles and more music for all!
The school would like to thank everyone who came and cheered on our students and volunteered
to make this year’s walk the most successful one to date. Special recognition to Walk-A-Thon
chairpersons Markus Jennings and Lynette Monaghan for all the time they put into planning such a
fun day. All the money raised from this event will be used to provide important learning tools for
the students and complete the purchase of air conditioning units for all the classrooms.
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