|
Published: October 24, 2009 12:44 am
Jump start
Stillwater elementary students promote healthy hearts
Darla Slipke
Several hundred elementary school students armed with jump ropes took over the field at Pioneer Stadium.
Fourth- and fifth-grade students from every Stillwater public school participated in Jump Rope for Heart, an event to raise money and awareness for the American Heart Association. Students collect donations for the association, then spend time jumping rope with their classmates.
The American Heart Association is a national health agency that tries to build healthier lives by reducing cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
Alec Wilber, a fourth-grader at Richmond Elementary School, had fun jumping with friends Thursday.
“I just like to jump rope,” he said.
Niki Smith, a fourth-grader at Sangre Ridge, said she and her friends would never say quit.
“All of us are trying our best to get as much money as we can for people,” Smith said.
Her friend, Samantha Griff, agreed.
“It doesn’t matter about the prizes. It matters about the money,” Griff said.
Each school took over a section of the field, and there was room for everyone to jump.
Carolina El-Assi, a fourth-grader at Will Rogers, said jumping on the field at Pioneer Stadium with kids from other schools was much more fun than jumping in the school parking lot, which she did last year.
“I love it,” El-Assi said. “All the people jumping. It’s wonderful.”
Teachers and parents jumped or danced to music.
Some students got tired, but even those who took breaks from jumping were still being active in some way.
“Jumping rope makes our hearts healthy,” said Robin McMurry, a fourth-grader at Sangre Ridge.
|
|
|
|
 |
Heavy Equip. Operators & Various Drivers
Experienced heavy equip. operators needed immediately for excavation contractor. Scraper, dozer, excavator, blade, haul ...>MORE
PT Sales
IDEAL HOMES
OKLAHOMA'S LARGEST HOME BUILDER
IS HIRING A
PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATE
FOR OUR COMMUNIT...>MORE
RN, LPN, PTA
TOP PAY & EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!
Orientation at a Comprehensible Pace!
Fulltime-Stillwater!
RN-Field Case ...>MORE
PCA, LPN, RN
WE ARE OPENING
in your area soon!! New job opportunities with an established agency!!
Are you working late hou...>MORE
Assistant Professor of Economics
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR of Economics needed in Stillwater, Oklahoma to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Economics...>MORE
ENGINEERING/MACHINE DESIGN
ENGINEERING/
MACHINE DESIGN - Expanded metal manufacturer seeking a seasoned mechanical engineer, or equivalent to ...>MORE
Project Coordinator
POSITION OPENING – PROJECT
COORDINATOR SSB DEAN’S OFFICE/CENTER FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND
NETWORK SECURITY<...>MORE
Master Teachers
Super Kids Learning Center NOW hiring for Master Teachers! Interested applicants need to apply at 818 E Krayler. We offe...>MORE
See all ads |
2003 Ford Escape
2003 Ford Escape, 52K mi. 4x4, auto, power seat. Very clean. Perfect for ice & snow. $9200. 405-338-8338...>MORE
See all ads |
7 mi East of Stillwater
Beautiful Home w/ Acreage. 3 bed, 1 3/4 bath, 5.5 fenced acreage with pond, 40X30 shop w/ cellar in floor, 7 mi East of ...>MORE
For sale/lease: Morrison
For sale/lease: Morrison, $975/mo. or sale $134,500. 3/2/2, fenced yard, great schools, whirlpool tub, walk-in closets, ...>MORE
1109 N. Payne
2848SF 2 level home w/ acre, 4BR/3BA. LR, FR, Office, porches, patio, new roof, gutters, windows. 1109 N. Payne 405-624-...>MORE
See all ads |
|
See all ads |
|
 |
|
Print this story
E-mail this story
