Sandfort family safe following scary Boston experience
By Addy Buigas-Lopez Business Manager Over 27,000 athletes participated in the 117th Boston Marathon today after months of physical training only to reach the finish line with the shock of their lives as the explosion of two bombs cut their celebrations short. Police officers and the SWAT team swept the area after cancelling the marathon and locking down all local bars and restaurants. Currently, two fatalities have been reported and about 100 people and counting are being treated in local hospitals, several needing amputations. Senior Katie Sandfort was in Boston to cheer on her father J. D. Sandfort who was running in the marathon. “[When the bombs went off] we were already walking back towards our…
Students go the extra 13.1 miles
By Ben Cowlishaw Online Copy Editor Every student has their niche – something they enjoy and makes them feel a part of something. Some students sing, produce artwork or play a sport while others choose to run 13.1 miles. The reasons students choose to run a half-marathon vary greatly. Some are merely checking it off a list of life goals, while others seek to prove to themselves that they can go the distance. No matter the reason, it all pays off in the same way: an incredible sense of accomplishment that may never be matched. Senior Connor Wilcox did not have an extensive running history before she ran the White Rock half-marathon last December. “My…
Registration for annual Turkey Trot begins
By Caroline Carter Staff Writer Every Thanksgiving Day the Dallas YMCA and Capital One Bank put on the annual Turkey Trot. Registration has begun and it will be a fun event for the whole family. The Turkey Trot began 43 years ago and was originally held at White Rock Lake but is now held in Downtown Dallas. This year runners have the option of running or walking either eight miles or a 5k. The Turkey Trot is a tradition that attracts thousands of people from across the Dallas/ Fort Worth area. Not only will there be the race, but also fun activities for younger children including pony rides, bounce houses, and musical entertainment. Some race…
Preperations begin for Relay For Life
Corrina Taylor Staff Writer Cancer is a big part of the 21st century lifestyle, affecting many people in our lives. The latest statistic is that one of out of every three people is affected by cancer. It is because of the serious statistics that people join together against cancer. On November 15th at 6:30 p.m. there will be an informational meeting about Relay For Life, an organization that holds an annual marathon for cancer awareness. In addition to the introductory meeting, there will also be a fun T-shirt design competition for anyone that wants to send one in. The winner will have their design be the official shirt of Relay For Life. For those of…
HOSA to “run” preparations at the Dallas White Rock Marathon
Julia Kim Staff Writer The annual Dallas White Rock Marathon will take place this Sun., Dec. 5, beginning at a new location this year: Fair Park. The CHS HOSA Club will volunteer at Aid Station 14 and prepare to serve water and Gatorade for thousands of runners; this is another year in which the club has participated in this event. The run begins at 8:00 a.m., but the school’s volunteers have planned to meet at the CHS field house at 6:00 a.m. in order to carpool to their station located near White Rock Lake. By noon, HOSA will begin cleaning up and return to school in the next hour. Participants in the marathon have the option to…