14th ANNUAL TURKEY TROT

By: Ivi Hernandez 

Do you like being part of your community? Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? West is calling all turkey runners for the 14th annual Turkey trot! This event is held every year to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation. This foundation grants kids with life-threatening illnesses their wishes, it can be any wish from going on a vacation to meeting someone they have always wanted to.  

 The Turkey trot this year will take place on November 20th during West's Service week. This is a great opportunity to help the Make A Wish Foundation and to give back to your community and school for all the great things they provide you. It's also a chance for you to show off your super running speed! But lets face it, will someone actually beat last years winner of the race, Ehsun Farooq? On that day students and staff will begin the race on the checkered starting line painted in front of the school on Notre Dame Avenue. After every runner (or walker) is done with the 1.8 mile race, they will be able to eat food sponsored by local businesses. Run the race, or walk the race! It doesn't matter, giving to your community and making a child's wish come true is the objective in this yearly event. Not only does this event contribute to the Make A Wish foundation, but it also brings the students, teachers, and staff together here at West High School. 

Check back after November 20th to stay updated on how much money was raised and who the winners  of the race will be!