It is time to celebrate a lot of victories for our boys! The Cherokee Creek Boys School cross country team has been hard at work the last few months. To close their season, they participated in the local Color Run.

The Color Run was founded in March 2011 as an event to promote healthiness and happiness by bringing the community together to participate in the “Happiest 5k on the Planet”. Runners will start the race wearing white shirts. By the time they cross the finish line, they are plastered in color! The fun continues after the race with an unforgettable Finish Festival. This larger than life party is equipped with music, dancing and massive color throws, which create millions of vivid color combinations.

To add to the fun, our boys completed it in the rain!

Before praising all of our boys, we want to give a round of applause for our dedicated staff: Andrew S and April. They have been wonderful role models for these boys, on and off the trails. They have modeled what it looks likes to preserves and have dedication.

April wrote about the successes each of the boys had this season. Enjoy!

I’m seriously so proud of what the boys have made of the season. You should know:

•David has lost 34 lbs and is currently choosing to do his own exercise program (on top of what he does with the team!)

•Jacob has gone from a 10:30 mile to a 6:20 mile!

•Reno, Frankie, and Spencer placed amongst the North GA track region!

•Ryan beat me in a 5-miler (and continues to remind me often !) Note: He used to drag his feet and tell me he didn’t choose to be on team (about 10x every practice). Now he comes with a smile.

•Elliott beat us all with a 400 push-up record (in 20 minutes)!

•Charlie has mastered the art of talking and running!

•Jin is simply a ninja!

•EJ joined the team 6 weeks ago with contagious enthusiasm and crazy work ethic!

•Seth’s endurance has increased from a 1/4 mile to 6 miles!

•Scott remains a source of entertainment and is learning to pace himself in training (we are learning that together)!

•Alex has turned his anxiety into fuel to push himself!

Do not hesitate to compliment these guys. They deserve it!!! What a great group of boys do we have!