Northwest Neighborhood Middle Schools Now: Skinner Cross Country Team on a "Runner's High"

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Sep 16, 2011

Skinner Cross Country Team on a "Runner's High"

Skinner's Cross Country team got off to a great start at the season's first meet last week at Cheesman Park. Eighth grader Darshan Alcanta placed 15th in the boys competition while the girls pulled in four ribbons: 6th grader Mia Leff placed 6th, 8th graders Ellyn Spetnagel placed 10th, Lily Walter placed 11th and Olivia Friedman placed 13th!

"We have already gotten off to a great start this season," said coach Ms. Winter. "Our returning runners are running further this year and our new team members are fabulous, bringing good positive attitudes and humor. I look forward to our runs everyday because I know will laugh and get exercise, both at the same time."

Students are learning and growing from participating on the Cross Country team. 8th grader Lily explains, "For the last two years at Skinner I've run cross country and have not only gotten lots of exercise, but made new friends and learned more about my body, too. I love cross country!"

"This year I am very excited to participate in such an amazing sport," said Mia Leff, a new 6th grader. "I can't believe how hard I can push myself when I try."

Skinner's Cross Country team is on a "runner's high!"

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