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Second annual Shamrock Shuffle takes place next weekend
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Library News
February 26, 2015
‘Marching’ through March
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SUBURBAN
by Stephanie Longo
ABINGTON SUBURBAN EDITOR
“Big Six” now gets a “Little Six” thanks to the Lackawanna Trail High School Class of 2017. For anyone who has grown up in Factoryville, baseball hall-of-famer Christy Mathewson’s legacy is part of their own personal history. Every year at the beginning of August, the borough, in conjunction with Keystone College, hosts Christy Mathewson Days with one of the highlights being the annual 6K race, extended from a traditional 5K race in honor of Mathewson’s nickname. When members of the Lackawanna Trail High School Class of 2017 decided they wanted to host a class fundraiser — emphasis on “fun”— they knew they wanted something that wasn’t a typical event and the “Shamrock Shuffle” was born. “When we were brainstorming projects, we decided to have a 5K race as a fundraiser,” said class president Madison Lee. “Then we decided to put it in March and make it a themed race. Then we decided to use the same route as the Christy Mathewson 6K race. We called it the Shamrock Shuffle 6K because it flowed well with the ‘s’ sound.” This year’s race marks the second annual Shamrock Shuffle and will be held on Sunday, March 8, at Keystone College in LaPlume. The race will once again follow the same course as the Christy Mathewson 6K and class members said it is a great chance for people to prepare for the big race in August. Lee said that last year’s race was a resounding success and she and her fellow classmates are hoping for a repeat this year. “We had a little more than 50 runners that came from all over,” she said. “There was even a couple who came from the Poconos who were dedicated runners who just showed up the day of the race. We have students, people from the community and people who enjoy running who come and join us. They are supporting our class. The money we raise goes toward our prom decorations, graduation costs and even
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Members of the Lackawanna Trail High School Class of 2017 who were involved with the planning for this year’s Shamrock Shuffle are pictured, from left: Madison Lee, Rachael Rosengrant, class adviser Katie Lane, Alli Strauch and Ashleigh Clarke.
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our senior class trip if possible.” Registration for the Shamrock Shuffle will begin at 9 a.m. with the race beginning at 10 a.m. Awards will be given for the overall best runner as well as for the first- and second-place finishers in each division. Divisions are broken up by age group. Adviser Katie Lane attributes the class’s school spirit with their energy and focus on making all of their fundraising events a success. “From seventh grade they’ve been really active,” she said. “I’ve always said that as an adviser, I just advise. I don’t do anything for them. I will help them do whatever they need to do and I will be present at every event they put on, but I want them to show the initiative and they do just that. We have a good group. There are about a dozen students who are al-
ways at everything. It’s nice. “They also have very supportive families who come to everything and who participate where they can and that’s helpful, too,” she added. “Having parents who are involved makes all the difference.” All proceeds from the Shamrock Shuffle will benefit the Lackawanna Trail High School Class of 2017. Registration is $15 in advance and $20 the day of the event. Registrations can be mailed to Lane’s attention at Lackawanna Trail High School, P.O. Box 85, Factoryville, PA 18419. Checks must be made payable to LTHS. For more information, call 570-9455181 or visit the Shamrock Shuffle’s Facebook event page at facebook.com/ events/416057241891804.