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Ready, get set, GO! Runners in the 5K category.

SBCS faculty members who prepared the refreshments served at the end of the race give out a big smile for this photo op.
From left: Mrs. Madeleine Fernandez, Mrs. Trinidad Navasca, Mrs. Margaret Catabay, Mrs. Relly Salas, and Mrs. Grace Catolos.

Now going on its 3rd year, the Santa Barbara Catholic School’s 5K/2K Fun Run held last Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Ypao Beach Park proved to be another successful event. With proceeds going to the school’s Msgr. Zoilo Camacho Endowment Fund, the fun and healthy event attracted over 800 participants, including SBCS students, parents, alumni, as well professional runners and supporters of SBCS. As early as 4:30 in the morning, the Ypao Beach Pavilion buzzed with life as numerous volunteers arrived to set-up for the event, and as families gathered for the warm up exercise prior to the race . Before the fun run started, participants gathered at the pavilion for prayers led by SBCS principal, Sr. Jeanette Marie Pangelinan. Event coordinator, Mrs. Miriam Piaña, expressed appreciation for the numerous volunteers as well as sponsors who assisted in ensuring the success of the event. Major sponsors were Bank of Guam and Mobil. Secondary sponsors were: Hawaiian Rock Products, Alpha Insurers, TG Engineers, Ernst and Young, Freedom Air, Forex, Guam Central Air Corporation, IT&E and Pacific Daily News. The top three finishers in the different categories of the race received medals at the conclusion of the 5K/2K Fun Run event.

The race route of this year’s 5K/2K Fun Run was Ypao Beach Park to Fujita Road along Tumon Road and back to Ypao Beach Park.

Santa Barbara 8th grade student Aubrienne Pangindian wins the Youth (13 and under) division. She received her medal from SBCS principal, Sr. Jeanette Marie Pangelinan and SBCS Parent-Teacher Organization president, Mr. Chris Diego.