The art of racing in the rain.

Rain? Who cares? Upper School girls ready to run.

We knew it was going to be raining Saturday morning for the very first Nanette Quinn Gobbler 5K. No matter. Even though it was coming down in buckets, the members of the Student Council, led by their awesome faculty sponsor Holly Hensarling, were everywhere: Setting up food, lining the course, making sure racers and their fans were ready for action. 

Erin Lyttle Do '98 and daughter Claire Elise make friends.

In the crowd were alums, members of Mme. Quinn's family, faculty members, and plenty of current students and their parents. In all, a couple hundred racers crossed the finish line, led by freshman Molly Hanna (far left in photo, above), who had the winning women's time (21.41!). For all the race results, click here.  In all, more than 800 people signed up to participate in the race, in person or in spirit, a terrific tribute to a beloved teacher and mentor. Coach Hensarling won't know the final total of the money raised for the Nanette Quinn Scholarship Fund for a couple of weeks, but estimates it will be over $5,000!

Just after the race start ... run, girls, run!

Thanks to all who participated ... and get ready for next year: The date for the SECOND Annual Nanette Quinn Gobbler 5K is March 3, 2012.