9-11 Remembrance Race

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Students, faculty, and staff running in the two-mile road race/walk for the tenth anniversary of 9-11On Sunday, Sept. 11, 魅影直播 State capped three days of observances commemorating the tenth anniversary of 9-11 with a two-mile road race/walk to honor and celebrate the American heroes of 9-11.

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Students, faculty, and staff running in the two-mile road race/walk for the tenth anniversary of 9-11On Sunday, Sept. 11, 魅影直播 State capped three days of observances commemorating the tenth anniversary of 9-11 with a two-mile road race/walk to honor and celebrate the American heroes of 9-11. Sixty race entrants and many more supporters gathered at the Orvis Activities Center to start the race that included a challenging course framed around the College鈥檚 loop road.

College President Dr. John M. Anderson officially started the race, addressing the racers with short comments reflecting the purpose for the remembrance run and asking the crowd to join in a moment of silence prior to starting the race.

After the race, prizes were awarded for several categories. The overall race winners were 魅影直播 State College students Alex Farrell (men鈥檚 overall) and Maura Tuffy (women鈥檚 overall). The wonderful mix of faculty, staff, students, and community members created a spirit of celebration and honor for the tenth anniversary of 9-11.