On Thursday, April 2 the clouds parted, the sun shined, and the faculty and students walked the courtyard collecting tickets along the way.
“I have participated in every fun walk and run since I started teaching at LB. It's a good excuse to get out of the office, stretch my legs in the middle of the day, and enjoy the company of the LB community,” said Melissa Scherr, biology instructor.
At noon everyone began walking near McKenzie Hall, then around the Forum building, and finally around the courtyard. After a lap around the courtyard it was back to the starting point for a ticket and the next lap. For every lap completed, with a maximum of five, participants earned a ticket.
Current Independent Association of Classified Employees President Tammi Drury and Annette Easdale, newsletter editor for IACE, handed out tickets to walkers as they passed the checkpoint.
The IACE sponsors this event twice a year: one in November called Turkey Trot and another in the spring called Spring Walk for Fun. The Wellness Committee also assists with funds. IACE sponsored $150 and The Wellness Committee sponsored $100.
With the sponsored money, the prizes were purchased and handed out at the event. Prizes included lilies, pies, ham, Easter baskets, stuffed rabbits, and a cake.
A crowd of walkers gathered by the stairs between McKenzie Hall and Calapooia awaiting the prizes to be called out. Winners were called by blue ticket or pink ticket. If a winner did not step forward to claim the prize then it was on to the next ticket. Individuals who won could only win once.
Shay Newman won an Easter lily. However, after the walk ended he gave it away to someone else to “take better care of it.”
After all the prizes had been handed out, the crowd dispersed back to work and the daily grind.
Until November’s trot, remember to stay healthy and get your walk on.
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