The seventh annual Headmaster's Run was once again a show of School pride and fall fun, with 300 members of the School community turning out to race across campus. Chilly conditions kept the pack moving over the two-mile course after a hearty welcome by Dr. De Vecchi and the ringing of the handbell by Fr. Christopher to signal the start of the competition.
Pierce King '08 captured overall first-place honors with an impressive time of 12:57, more than 20 seconds off his fourth-place finishing time in the 2006 contest. He was followed seconds later by fellow XC members Kenton Gilmartin '10 (13:06) and Ed Kielb '11 (13:11).
First across the line for the girls, and fifth overall, was Fourth Former Olivia Fay, who kept stride with the boys and turned in a time (13:21) two minutes ahead of second-place girl Brigitte Spillane '08 (15:21). Third Former Grace Medley captured third place with a time of 16:19.
Mr. John Platt (13:33) once again bested all faculty members, coasting across the finish line more than two minutes ahead of second- and third-place faculty finishers, Mr. Greg Kierstead (16:05) and Ms. Lizzie Benestead (16:31). All three were a bit off their 2006 times, however.
Fletcher Bonin (15:17) again earned first-place honors among faculty children, shaving more than one minute of his 2006 time of 16:20. He was followed by Sean McDonough (17:17) and John Billings (19:08), each of whom turned in fine performances. All participants received a "Headmaster's Run 2007" t-shirt upon completing the course.
Top finishers were:
- Pierce King '08 - 12:57
- Kenton Gilmartin '10 - 13:06
- Edward Kielb '11 - 13:11
- Isaac Holmstrom '08 - 13:19
- Olivia Fay '10 - 13:21
Top Three Girls:
- Olivia Fay '10 - 13:21
- Brigitte Spillane '08 - 15:21
- Grace Medley '11 - 16:19
Faculty:
- Mr. Platt - 13:33
- Mr. Kierstad - 16:05
- Ms. Benestad - 16:31
Children of Faculty:
- Fletcher Bonin - 15:17
- Sean McDonough - 17:17
- John Billings - 19:08
Total Number of Participants: 300 -- 14 more people than last year!
Points earned by individual Houses reflects the level of participation in the Headmater's Run by each dorm. The Raven Cup point and participation breakdown follows. Photos of the Headmaster's Run can be viewed on-line.
Manor House 97% 14 points 29 out of 30 students participated
St. Hugh's 95% 14 points 39 out of 41 " "
St. Leo's 93% 13 points 39 out of 42 " "
St. Mary's: 91% 13 points 42 out of 46 " "
St. Benet's 87% 12 points 41 out of 47 " "
St. Brigid's 86% 12 points 37 out of 43 " "
St. Bede's 84% 11 points 38 out of 45 " "
St. Aelred's 82% 11 points 47 out of 57 " "
Good job to all!
