The 16th Annual Smith McMillan 5K Run & Walk More than 170 runners and walkers pre-registered for our 2011 Smith McMillan 5K, an alltime record. AND maybe even more impressive, despite what can only be described as dismal weather on Homecoming Saturday, another 50 participants registered the morning of the race – even knowing what it was like outside! Jon Clifton ’80 provided the professional organization, through Races2Run, and a nicely redesigned Alapocas course. And co-clerks Katy Connolly and Diane Nolen led, as always, an extraordinary committee and group of volunteers. The Smith McMillan 5K benefits financial aid endowment at Friends. This year’s event raised about $8,500. Many thanks to all.
Committee and Volunteers Katy Connolly (co-clerk) Diane Nolen (co-clerk) Lisa Townsend Raber ’77 (clerk emeritus) Annette Aerenson Marci Aerenson Lauren Asher Denise Chapman Caroline Connolly ’12 Chip Connolly ’79 Elizabeth Connolly ’10 Gil Connolly ’14 Kate Cowperthwait Adam Cutler Wendy Cutler Dawn Echevarria Liz Fields Mo Gavin Sarah Gordon Amy Curran Harper ’94 Aliceia Higginbotham Jane Hollingsworth Susan Kelley Laura MacKelcan Joe Napoletano Lindsey Nolen Mike Nolen Jennifer O’Brien Tom O’Brien Tara Quinn Jennifer Sullivan
Sponsors Racer Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists Jamie Nicholls & Fran Biondi ’83 50 participants registered the day of the race, despite the weather; and a record 170 participants, of all ages, pre-registered The impressive (and impressively cheerful) group of runners included alumnus and parent Matt O’Brien ’81 (top left) and parent Alison Terrell (left center) in her first ever 5K; extra credit to the fans.
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