The Mount Vernon Middle School Parent and Teacher Organization held it’s 5K run fundraiser Friday, May 13, beginning at 8 a.m.
Dawson Scheil finished first in the event, with a time of 20:56. In second place was Cash Luneckas (22:01) followed by Danny Dye (22:08) and Brian Nichols (22:09).
The run was sponsored by the MVMS PTO and is the organization’s major source of financial support for funds used throughout the school year.
Through this 5K Fundraiser, middle school students have been asked to collect donations from supporters, with a goal of $16,000. Donations can be made at https://ia-mountvernon-lite.intouchreceipting.com/ — and select Middle School PTO donation
Donations collected help support:
• Field Trips
• Purchase of HUDL Equipment and Subscription for Livestream of events from the Mount Vernon Middle School gym
• New weights for the middle school weight room
• 5K T-shirts
• Classroom supplies for students and teachers
• Piano for middle school music department
• New kiln and glaze set for art classes
• New, updated lights in the gym
• Science class subscriptions
• Special events for students and staff
• Classroom opportunities and more
Top finishers/times
1. 20:56 Dawson Scheil (Eighth grade)
2. 22:01 Cash Luneckas (Eighth grade)
3. 22:08 Danny Dye (Sixth grade)
4. 22:09 Brian Nichols (Adult)
5. 22:21 Kyle Bock (Sixth grade)
6. 22:43 Jace Thede (Fifth grade)
7. 22:55 Camden Meyer (Fifth grade)
8. 23:08 Eastin Whisner (Seventh grade)
9. 23:09 Chasen Caskey (Seventh grade)
10. 23:11 Stratton Ellyson (Seventh grade)
Adults
Men
1) Brian Nichols
2) Richard Lewis
3) Tim Jacobs
Women
1) Erin Moeller
2) Allison Nissen
3) Julia Karkow
Eighth Grade
Boys
1) Dawson Scheil
2) Cash Luneckas
3) Lewis Krob
Girls
1) Edith Dawson
2) Kiersten Swart
3) Claire Jensen
Seventh Grade
Boys
1) Chasen Caskey
2) Stratton Ellyson
3) Luke Rushford
Girls
1) Eastin Whisner
2) Evelyn Moeller
3) Carie Johnson
Sixth Grade
Boys
1) Danny Dye
2) Kyle Bock
3) Ryan Hepker
Girls
1) Avery Smith
2) Quinn Pershing
3) Leah Morse
Fifth Grade
Boys
1) Jace These
2) Camden Meyer
3) Eli Casey
Girls
1) Lana Riniker
2) Torie Johnson
3) Eliza Nelson
Participants in the Mount Vernon Middle School 5K walk down Palisades Street, at one of the stretches of the 5K in Mount Vernon Friday, May 13.