Hershey's TRACK AND FIELD YOUTH PROGRAM.For most children in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada Canada (kăn`ədə), independent nation (2001 pop. 30,007,094), 3,851,787 sq mi (9,976,128 sq km), N North America. Canada occupies all of North America N of the United States (and E of Alaska) except for Greenland and the French islands of , August 12-15, 1999, was just another four days of summer fun. For 480 fortunate boys and girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. , ages 9 to 14, it was a chance to be part of something very special -- the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Final of Hershey's Track and Field Youth Program. For the 22nd consecutive year, Hershey Hershey, uninc. city (1990 pop. 11,860), Dauphin co., S central Pa.; founded 1903 as a planned community built for workers at the Hershey Corp., the chocolate manufacturer that remains its largest employer. Foods Corp. and the National Recreation and Park Association have worked together to introduce children all across North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. to physical fitness through basic track and field events such as running, jumping, and throwing. At the local level, approximately 400,000 children from some 3,000 North American communities participate in the Hershey's Track and Field Youth Program. And a majority of those local meets are coordinated by park and recreation agencies. "Both the NRPA NRPA National Recreation and Park Association NRPA Natural Resources Protective Association (Staten Island, NY) NRPA Niagara Regional Police Association (Canada) NRPA National Rifle and Pistol Association and Hershey Foods believe that every child in the U.S. and Canada should have the opportunity to participate in Hershey's Track and Field Youth Program," said Kathy Kathy is a feminine first name. It may refer to: In sports:
n. 1. One who, or that which, spangles. , CLP 1. CLP - Cornell List Processor. 2. CLP - Constraint Logic Programming. , director of NRPA National Programs. "The NRPA strongly encourages its members to offer the Hershey's Track and Field Youth Program in their communities." While the greatest exposure to Hershey's Track and Field Youth Program takes place at the local, district, and state/provincial levels, the 480 participants and nearly 150 chaperones in Hershey, Pa., for the North American Final are treated to much more than a track meet. The all-expenses-paid, four-day stay offers a variety of exciting experiences. During the course of the event, youngsters experience a number of firsts: first airplane airplane, aeroplane, or aircraft, heavier-than-air vehicle, mechanically driven and fitted with fixed wings that support it in flight through the dynamic action of the air. flight, first stay in a college dorm, and first opportunity to participate in a world-class world-class adj. 1. Ranking among the foremost in the world; of an international standard of excellence; of the highest order: a world-class figure skater. 2. track meet. They also have a chance to tour the world's largest chocolate factory, visit Hersheypark Hersheypark was opened in 1907 as a leisure park for the employees of the Hershey Chocolate Company, an American confectionery company. Later, the company decided to open the park to the public. amusement Amusement is the state of experiencing humorous and usually entertaining events or situations, and is associated with enjoyment, happiness, laughter and pleasure. Amusement may also be experienced through the recollection of events which have given rise to amusement in the past. complex, make new friends, and compete against children from across the United States and Canada. "Our goal is to make certain we provide the North American Final participants a sweet experience that may very well have a positive impact on the rest of their lives," said Ray Brace, senior vice president of operations at Hershey. "We work very hard to make certain they have a great time while they are here and that they leave Hershey with a lot of great memories, new friends, and a sense of pride in themselves and what they have accomplished." Join the Hershey Foods Corp., National Recreation and Park Association, Athletics athletics or track and field also track-and-field games Variety of sport competitions held on a running track and on the adjacent field. It is the oldest form of organized sports, having been a part of the ancient Olympic Games from c. Canada, National Association for Sport and Physical Education, and the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is an American government organization that aims to "promote, encourage and motivate Americans of all ages to become physically active and participate in sports". in supporting the Hershey's Track and Field Youth Program. An estimated 100,000 volunteers are currently involved in the program, but many more are needed if the program is to reach every child in the United States and Canada. First Place Finishers HERSHEY'S TRACK AND FIELD YOUTH PROGRAM Carli Ellwein Frederick, S.D. Girls' Long Jump (9-10) 6 feet-9.5 inches Jordan Jackson Martinsburg, W. Va. Boys' Long Jump (9-10) 7-2.5 Lauren Rice Deer Park, Texas Girls' Softball Throw (9-10) 135-2 Dustin Peters Martinsburg, W. Va. Boys' Softball Throw (9-10) 149-8 Meaghan Robbins Waymart, Pa. Girls' 1,600m (13-14) 5:25.55 Daniel Kane Mineral, Va. Boys' 1,600m (13-14) 4:40.78 Chantelle Oron Candia, N.H. Girls' 800m (11-12) 2:25.89 Kramer Nirider Tacoma, Wash. Boys' 800 m (11-12) 2:20.38 Andrea Hurley Edmond, Okla. Girls' 800m (13-14) 2:21.10 Russell Brown Hanover, N.H. Boys' 800m (13-14) 2:06.41 Leslie Anderson Dublin, Va. Girls' Long Jump (11-12) 8-1.25 Isaiah Bower Port Angeles, Wash. Boys' Long Jump (11-12) 8-4.25 Quinn Morelock Iowa City, Iowa Girls' Softball Throw (11-12) 169-2 Robert Nichols Longview, Texas Boys' Softball Throw (11-12) 206-1 Ashley Hill Alexandria, Va. Girls' 50m (9-10) 7.90 Chris Lewis-Harris Smyrna, Ga. Boys' 50m (9-10) 7.62 Kristabelle Kiper Denver Girls' 100m (9-10) 14.07 Keilaud Lester Dallas Boys' 100m (9-10) 13.78 Lollie Onipede Calif. Girls' 100m (11-12) 13.53 Justin Carter Gaithersburg, Md. Boys' 100m (11-12) 13.63 Michelle Bellford West Allis, Wis. Girls' 100m (13-14) 13.23 Greg Coleman Portland, Ore. Boys' 100m (13-14) 12.18 Lorilyn Vogel Orange City, Iowa Girls' Long Jump (13-14) 8-3 Peter Fry Pacific Beach, Wash. Boys' Long Jump (13-14) 9-5.75 Brandi Jo Abril Phy, Ariz. Girls' Softball Throw (13-14) 188-7 Todd Bruce Lindsberg, Kan. Boys' Softball Throw (13-14) 234-6 Marissa Thompson Chattanooga, Tenn. Girls' 200m (9-10) 29.66 Trey Charles Marietta, Ga. Boys' 200m (9-10) 29.31 Adrianne Logan Dallas Girls' 200m (11-12) 27.65 Jules Noel Lake Worth, Fla. Boys' 200m (11-12) 25.94 Deborah Jones Portland, Ore. Girls' 200m (13-14) 26.50 Brian Parris Olympia, Wash. Boys' 200m (13-14) 24.36 Sobie Maduka Arlington, Texas Girls' 400m (9-10) 1:10.17 K.C. Burks Norman, Okla. Boys' 400m (9-10) 1:08.13 LaQueshia Walker Las Vegas Girls' 400m (11-12) 1:00.44 Lafeyette Johnson Dendron, Va. Boys' 400m (11-12) 1:00.15 Shaeari Starks Miami Girls' 400m Relay (9-10) 57.21 Jessica Boyd Miami Girls' 400m Relay (9-10) 57.21 Sidnesia Sheffield Miami Girls' 400m Relay (9-10) 57.21 Jenee Samson Miami Girls' 4 x 100m Relay (9-10) 57.21 Gordon Warner Miami Boys' 4 x 100m Relay (9-10) 57.14 Robert Sands Opahocka, Fla. Boys' 4 x 100m Relay (9-10) 57.14 Devin Hill Miami Boys' 4 x 100m Relay (9-10) 57.14 Patrick Tillman Miami Boys' 4 x 100m Relay (9-10) 57.14 Annette Morgan Miami Girls' 4 x 100m Relay (11-12) 53.42 Lucy Young Miami Girls' 4 x 100m Relay (11-12) 53.42 Britney Streeter Miami Girls' 4 x 100m Relay (11-12) 53.42 Shakarie Dauley Miami Girls' 4 x 100m Relay (11-12) 53.42 Terrance Walker Somerset, N.J. Boys' 4 x 100m Relay (11-12) 50.95 Tiquan Underwood N. Brunswick, N.J. Boys' 4 x 100m Relay (11-12) 50.95 Kyle Wilson Piscataway, N.J. Boys' 4 x 100m Relay (11-12) 50.95 Antjuan Sheard Keasby, N.J. Boys' 4 x 100m Relay (11-12) 50.95 Emilie Saintus East Orange, N.J. Girls' 4 x 100m Relay (13-14) 50.96 Alneisah Sampson East Orange, N.J. Girls' 4 x 100m Relay (13-14) 50.96 Shalonda Evans East Orange, N.J. Girls' 4 x 100m Relay (13-14) 50.96 Shanda Jackson East Orange, N.J. Girls' 4 x 100m Relay (13-14) 50.96 Dawon Davis Arlington, Texas Boys' 4 x 100m Relay (13-14) 46.78 Ernest Mason Arlington, Texas Boys' 4 x 100m Relay (13-14) 46.78 Bremon Scroggins Arlington, Texas Boys' 4 x 100m Relay (13-14) 46.78 James Rollerson Arlington, Texas Boys' 4 x 100m Relay (13-14) 46.78 To get involved in 2000, call (800) 649-3042, or visit www.hersheys.com3 |
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