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Queen of the Roses
October 25, 2009
The sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi hosted the second annual Queen of the Roses 5K Run/Walk to raise money for a scholarship to honor Jasmine Queen. The event started and finished at Wilmer Park.
Click to enlarge photos by Karly Kolaja '11.
Registered as a walker, Kevin Lynch '12, gets in line to begin the Queen of the Roses 5k.
The Sigma Tau chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi created the 5k in memory of their late sister, Jasmine Dora Queen.
As the race is about to get underway, the runners take their mark.
The runners take their first steps in the second annual Queen of the Roses 5k.
Members of Jasmine Queen's family begin the race.
All of the money raised through the 5k goes to the Jasmine Queen Scholarship fund through the Alpha Omicron Pi Foundation.
The AOPi's of Washington College raised over $12,000 from their first annual race in October of 2008.
Volunteers Vanessa, Heather Spurrier '00 and Ginny Bowen man the grills for those who are interested in lunch.
AOPi's Becca Nicely '11 and Jackie Kelly '12 chat as they watch over the moon bounce.
Alpha Omicron Pi sister Katharine Greenlee '11 laughs with her sister Maddie.
Washington College Recreation Director, Jonnie Jenkins, finishes first overall.
Members of the Alpha Omicron Sisters cheer for those who cross the finish line.
The times of runners and walkers were recorded as they finished the race.
Alpha Omicron Pi sister Jes VanGosen waits for participants to come across the finish line.
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Sarah Feyerherm, rounds the final corner of the race.
After finishing the race, participants relax on the sidelines.
Prizes were those who placed given for several different categories including Female Overall.
Vice President of the Student Government Association and Kappa Sigma member John Blakey '11 crosses the finish line.
Michael Pancottine '12, who finished 30th overall, and Mason Smith '12, who finished 45th, check their times after the race.
Jasmine Queen's mother spreads her arms as she finishes the race.