Archive for November, 2009

492 Runners take part in 2009 Turkey Trot - Satellite Drumline a Hit!

On Thanksgiving morning, Cocoa Beach was a buzz with 492 runners lined up for the annual Turkey Trot. SIMPPA parents and students showed up at 5:30 am to set up for the crowd and when the race began at 7:30 the Satellite Marching Band Drumline sent them off in style! Turkey Trot teams were creative giving their 12 pound turkeys a ride on a skateboard, or caught in a trap, or even a ride in a stroller! As the runners came to the finish line the Drumline played them through…the crowd loved it too! We don’t know yet what money was raised by the event, but with nearly 100 more runners than last year, we expect it to be a nice profit for the program. Thanks to the parents that helped make or purchase food for the refreshments, and came out to help set up and work the event. Thanks students for your commitment to getting up to be there and help set up/clean up. Thanks Casey Dodd and the Drumline as well as Mr. Nelson and Mr. Sunderland for supporting the event.

Watch the Video and see the drumline! Scan forward to about 6:20 to see the skateboard team in action.

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