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Hopwood leads 2006 Red Cross Walkathon
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Posted on Apr 01 2006
Hopwood Junior High School had the most monetary donations remitted to the American Red Cross-NMI Chapter during the organization’s annual walkathon last March 18.
Hopwood collected $3,514.50 and donated it to the Red Cross. Whispering Palms School followed with $2,326.34, while Garapan Elementary School was third with $2,319.58.
For the most number of walkers and delegates during the walkathon, Hopwood again led the category with 217 delegates.
Saipan Southern High School bagged the top prizes for the top individual students that contributed to the non-profit organization. SSHS Denton Okamura ranked followed by Stephanie Mira Mendiola and Konain Narrahn.
Once again, Hopwood led the top individual students for junior high school and they were Santiago C. Aguon, Jesseleo T. Ogo, and Aiana May Leon Guerrero-Hopwood.
Whispering Palms School’s Abel Olopai Pellegrino placed first for the elementary division followed by Brilliant Star School Nathania Tan. Mt. Carmel School’s Franchesca Tomokane tied with Brilliant Star School’s Claudia E. Bain.
For individual-non-student category, participant Jose S. Demapan ranked first. Melanie Santos placed second while Brenda Y. Tenorio ranked third.
CTSI Logistics topped the Business category, while Karidat House of Manhoben topped the Top Non-Profit segment. The Most Spirited Aid Station went to Western Union-MITA Travel.
“Congratulations to the winners and all those who participated and supported this years Walkathon,” said ARC-NMI Chapter director John Hirsh.
Hirsh earlier said that despite the uncertain economic times, the residents of the Commonwealth understand and continue to support the mission of the Red Cross. “The walkathon this year raised over $45,000 to support the local chapter activities,” he said.
He said he is grateful to more than 2,700 people on all three islands who joined the walkathon for a healthy, fun filled morning with their families.
