Boosterthon fun returns

“HIGHWAY USA” was the theme of the 2012 Boosterthon fundraiser held this fall at Mountain Brook elementary schools. Through the fundraiser, students learned about historical landmarks, cities and leaders.

The program, in addition to teaching fitness, education, and character, allows students to “earn” money for the school by receiving pledges for the laps completed during the Fun Run. Children were capped at 35 laps.

Brookwood Forest Elementary

Brookwood Forest Elementary School’s Boosterthon Fun Run opened with a high-energy pep rally on Sept. 12 and culminated with the run itself on Sept. 21. Boosterthon Team Leader Austin Hardison, his A-Team and PTO representative Elizabeth Long, along with her 12-member committee, led this event. BWF had 91 percent pledge participation in this year’s Fun Run. Funds raised will go toward technology and teacher training.

Mountain Brook Elementary

Mountain Brook Elementary raised $99,000 through the Boosterthon this year. Meredith Collins’ fourth grade class, “Collins Crushers,” came in first for fundraising for the school, closely followed by first grade class “Slaughter’s Lightening Crew” with Mitchell Nelson’s kindergarten “Royal Shooting Stars” finishing third.