Simon and others will be honored by the Medfield Foundation at a reception on March 10.
The following press release was submitted by the Medfield Foundation. The Medfield Foundation proudly recognizes Katrina Simon as its 2013 Youth Volunteer of the Year for her diverse work. Katrina Simon started volunteering for the Massachusetts Alzheimers Association 10 years ago at age seven, and even attends seminars to learn about the latest research. She “is always active and self- motivated, has many interests that she explores independently, with results that are rewarding for others she is involved with,” say Medfield Foundation representatives. Katrina keeps adding more volunteer work every year. In school, Katrina hosted a Chinese exchange student, was an exchange student to China herself, attended a conference in Washington, DC…
Blake Middle School students, faculty, staff and administration participate in National Geographic Kids challenge on Wednesday to break Guinness World Records title for jumping jacks in 24 hours.
Students, faculty and staff filed in and out of the Blake Middle School gymnasium Wednesday on a quest to break the Guinness World Record for most people doing jumping jacks in a 24-hour period. The challenge, “Let’s Jump!” was presented by National Geographic Kids Magazine and inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama’s campaign, “Let’s Move!” The campaign encourages kids and families to get healthy and active. The 24-hour challenge began at 3 p.m. on Oct. 11 on the White House lawn and concluded at 3 p.m. on Oct. 12. “The program is to keep people moving,” said Sandy Spierdowis, Blake Middle School wellness teacher and event organizer in Medfield. “My main goal was to get the people and I say people because it is students and staff, to do …
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