GOTR So Much Fun!

The ASA Girls on the Run team completed a wonderful season with positive energy and strength! 

The girls developed and honed social emotional skills during the eight week program. Each practice integrated physical activity, SEL skills and growing a bond with their coaches, teammates while continuing to develop a positive relationship with themselves. 

This year, as an adjustment to COVID restrictions, the Kent County GOTR 5K’s were hosted at individual sites instead of Calder Plaza in downtown Grand Rapids.  The 2021 season ended with a memorable 5K hosted on the beautiful Upper Campus grounds. Our ASA community support was contagious. The running buddies and coaches helped encourage the girls, the fifth grade class wrote inspirational chalk messages on the running route, our mascot led warm ups and launched the start of the 5K, parents/families and staff members were supporting and cheering on the girls along the course. We were also blessed to have our administrators lead prayer and congratulate the girls with their 5K medals upon crossing the finish line. 

Our girls shined brightly during their 5K Celebration and we are so proud of them! 

Enjoy a short video that captures the celebration here.

Thanks to Ms Arbaugh and Mrs. Beckwith for coaching and to Mrs. Stoner for all of her coordination and communication!