Winning first place as a team was the Aquatics
Team with (from left) Angel Gonzalez, Lottie
Singh, coach Peter Kiernan, Kenyie Del
Rosario­who was also the top female finisher
among the runners­and Freddie Sanchez
t didn't matter whether they ran or walked the distance - Lehman students, faculty, staff and friends all had a good time November 17th as they jogged or strolled around the Jerome Park Reservoir in a benefit to raise funds for the College Library.

Lehman's first Library Benefit Run/Walk drew close to 50 participants. All in high spirits, they enjoyed glorious autumn weather and were rewarded with some healthy exercise and pleasant company, not to mention free tee-shirts. Top individual and team finishers were also presented with medals, and a few lucky winners went home with their Thanksgiving dinners, thanks to a turkey raffle.

The event was organized by CASA and the Provost's Office and raised over $700. The Library will use the funds to buy additional books for its collection.

 


Getting Underway ...

 

Waiting for the race to begin are, from left, Vice President Jose Magdaleno, Health Services Chair Andrea Boyar and Chief Librarian Rona Ostrow.

 

Provost Garro calls the runners and walkers to the starting line.

The Library team assembles just before the race begins.

They're off!

 

Students, Staff and Faculty Finish at Their Own Pace ...

 

Assistant Professor Janet Munch (Library) enjoys the last few steps of the 2.1-mile walk.

 

Lehman's new assistant vice president for enrollment management, Anne Prisco, congratulates President Fernández on his excellent time around the reservoir.

 

Vice President of Student Affairs Jose Magdaleno approaches the finish line with Robin Gardner of the Financial Aid Office.

 
 

David Martinez, Director of Financial Aid, races to finish the 4.2-mile run.


Savoring Their Work and Their Wins ...


Runners and walkers sign in with their time after the race.

 

Some of the students who helped organize the event:

Top individual finishers among the runners were Lehman student Kenyie Del Rosario (left) and David Tallbird of Chattanooga, Tennessee. David competes on the track team for George Washington University in Washington, D.C.,and was invited to the run by a friend.

 

Provost Garro relaxes with students and staff after the event, including (from left) David Tallbird, Iran Gutierrez, who finished in first-place among the walkers, and Maria Castro.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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