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The five Catholic schools in Duluth and Proctor hosted their annual Marathon Community Service Project on October 6, 2006 in the neighborhoods surrounding their schools. Students, staff, and parents from each school participated by walking around their school community and cleaning up garbage and recyclable items. Some students also participated in Beach Sweep and Adopt-a-Highway as part of this project. Once collected, all items were sorted and placed in the garbage or recycled accordingly. Students from each school gathered pledges of support for this community service project. The pledge money collected will be used to purchase learning tools such as computers and books. The five schools participating in this event were: St. Rose (Proctor); Holy Rosary, St. James, St. John’s and St. Michael’s (all of Duluth). Duluth Parks and Recreation Department supplied the plastic gloves and bags. Nordic Waste provided containers and services for the collection and disposal of the waste and recyclables we collect.

The students at Christ The King Catholic School raised $7261.32. A new school record and a little over $1000.00 more than last year. A big accomplishment for a little school. But they had a good reason to work so hard. If they went over the school goal of $6000.00, the class that brought in the most money (average per student) would turn Principal Mrs. Becker into a human sundae. The 5th grade class had a ball of fun with whipped cream, marshmallows, caramel, chocolate, sprinkles, and even honey while the whole school, parents, and guests cheered them on!

73 students participated - each had 1 or 2 adults or siblings. Total amount of participants is estimated at 160.Total amount donated was $14,807.03.The Knights of Columbus organized the police escorts, the crossing guards, pit stop snacks and lunch afterward. We are very grateful to the Knights for their dedication to John Ireland School!

Over 90% of our growing student body participated in Marathon Day at Lake Cornelia in Edina. Our all-school goal was surpassed by 10%. Because our school boasts many large families, this year we added a prize to reward the siblings that raised the most money as a team .