The Student Council hosted their annual Gobbler at Nathan Strong Park and raised $765 in donations on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday Nov. 23. The race began at 9 a.m. while the free registration started at 8:30 a.m..
Despite the chilly weather the race brought in 150 people. With minor preparations necessary the race was not only a great time for participants, it also was a time for the Student Council to collect donations to help them give back to the community.
“With the large sum of participants we were able to raise $765 for the Student Council,” Student Council Secretary Lauren Burgess said.
The organization meets during homeroom on Fridays where they were able to do all the preparations necessary for a successful event.
“Prior to the race we had to apply for a permit from the City of Berlin and order the raffle prizes,” Student Council Adviser Jennifer Leahy said.
In order for runners to register they had to sign a precautionary sheet and decide which route they would be taking according to the map provided.
“Runners and walkers had the choice to pick between a 1-mile route that went by the schools or a 5K led by posted signs. Our race required a form to be filled out for legal purposes, which then were placed into a raffle for our table of prizes,” Student Council Co-President Kate Femali said. “There were turkey themed prizes such as Gobbler shirts, a turkey tutu, turkey hats, and lots and lots of socks.”
This year’s Gobbler was seen as a success primarily because members of the community came together to enjoy a fun start to their holiday.
“50 prizes were given away to participants and we collected donations that were put into a fund to help other people. Overall it went well and everyone enjoyed themselves,” Leahy said.
