10K run raises money for HHS

On Saturday, students and Harrisonburg residents gathered for the sophomore class council 10K run/5K walk to raise money for the Harrisonburg High School Drama Club.

The $1,000 raised through the event will help the high school’s drama club fund their trip to Scotland in August, where they will perform "Godspell" at the 2005 Edinburgh International Festival.

While it will cost roughly $200,000 to send the 50 students to Scotland, Colin Reynolds, sophomore class president, felt strongly about making as much of a contribution as they could to the club.

"I think we all recognize what a great and special accomplishment the students at HHS have managed in winning the opportunity to perform in Scotland, and we are all thrilled in helping them out in any way to make their aspiration to go a reality," Reynolds said.

Sophomore Cailtin Slaughter, who ran in the 10K, said, "I wanted to run in the race because it sounded like fun, and I had gone to see ‘Godspell’ at HHS and was really impressed with the drama club’s performance."

According to sophomore class vice president Aimee Cipicchio, they had been publicizing, planning and organizing the details of the event since winter break ended.

"We had 106 runners," said Katie Austen, sophomore class secretary. "It really brought a smile to my face to see all the support the community showed."