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2007
Year In Review
MAY
GRTC organized an inter-active
Health and Fitness Workshop
at Franklin Park’s
clubhouse. The presentation of Mary Melton, RN and Health
Specialist
Consultant, was complemented with that of Trevor Garrick, president
of
Performance Fitness. The program offered a creative approach to improving
kids’ diet, and addressed issues on physical wellness for the audience.
JUN
The
GRTC Classic
was hosted at White Stadium. Over 60 athletes
competed in
multiple track and field events. All participants received a t-shirt
and awards
were presented to the top performers. In anticipation of school
vacation,
Reverend Miniard Culpepper of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church closed
the games
with words of encouragement for a safe and productive summer.
Thanks to the generosity of MA Sports & Entertainment
Commission, Tropical
Foods, and the many volunteers who enabled the games’ success.
JUL
- AUG
Mon Jul 9th, marked the start of
GRTC
Track & Field Summer Camp
at
Madison Park High School. Funding from the City of Boston allowed the
participation of over 50 youth in our speed and conditioning program and many
to compete in track meets held at Saunders Stadium.
Sat August 11th, 18th, 25th, at 8:00 a.m. in Franklin Park, a few early birds
participated in our Power
Walks. They readily
trotted the 2.3 miles perimeter of
the golf course for fitness enhancement.
Gilbert Cham was awarded the
GRTC Scholarship
of $550.00 on Aug 29th.
An
outstanding student athlete, Gilbert graduated from the John D. O’Bryant
School
of Math & Science. He matriculated to Bridgewater State College, MA in
September.
SEP
The GRTC
Unity Run was also
held in Franklin Park. Over 40
athletes competed in
the (wo)men 5 km or youth 1.1 mile run. Early registrants
received t-shirts and the
top 3 finishers were award recipients.
2007 Winners & New Record Holders
1.1 mile
Girls: Julia Kern 7:08
Boys: Elijah Bucher 7:10
5.0 km
Men: Omar Aden 18:04
Thanks to the generosity of many
Patrons
Shot-Putter $5+
Anonymous
Jacob Brown
Hurdler $50+
Stephen Bernard
Geoffrey Hennessy
(Quincy Track Club)
Gerry Lake
Robert McKinnon
Marie Ruff
Sprinter $100+
Sambo Okolo & Co
Miler $500+
Tony DaRocha
Relay Team $1,000+
City of Boston
Gerald Lynch
Jonathan Paris
(Massachusetts Sports Partnership)
In-Kind
Trevor Garrick
(Performance Fitness)
Randy Garry (Tropical Foods)
Ronn Garry (Tropical Foods)
Ken Granderson (Inner-City Software)
Mary Melton
Christine Poff (Franklin Park Coalition)
Acknowledgment
Rev. Miniard Culpepper
(Pleasant Hill Baptist Church)
Lytton Edwards
Victor M. Fiqueroa
(Franklin Park Coalition)
Eric Francis
Barbara Hamilton
(City of Boston)
Kenny Hearns
Julio Henriquez
(Franklin Park Coalition)
Foster Henry
Erick Jean
David Jones
Gertrude Leehan
Larry Mohammed
Kenneth Still
(Boston Public Schools)
Daniel Thompson
Cullen Veale
Richard Ward
(Boston Foundation)
Lauren Wise
Charles Yancey
(Boston City Council)
While every effort was made to recognize all contributors, please accept
our sincere apologies if we inadvertently omitted your name. |
