Hershey's Track and Field Youth Program.Approximately 480 boys and girls boys and girls mercurialisannua. , ages 9 to 14, coming from small towns and large cities across 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, gathered in Hershey, Pennsylvania, for the 21st 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 & Field Youth Program. The meet was held at Henry Hershey Field on the campus of the Milton Hershey School The Milton Hershey School is a private philanthropic (pre-K through 12) boarding school in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Originally named the Hershey Industrial School, the institution was founded and funded by chocolate industrialist Milton Snavely Hershey and his wife Catherine on Saturday, August 15. The four-day, all-expenses-paid experience began on Thursday, August 13, and concluded on Sunday, August 16. "Participation in the Hershey Youth Program now includes children from all across Canada Across Canada was an afternoon program that formerly aired on The Weather Network. The segment ran from early 1999 until mid 2002. The show ran from 3:00PM ET until 7:00 PM ET. ," said Ray Brace, vice president of operations at Hershey Foods Corporation and chairman of the Hershey Youth Program Board of Directors. "Prior to this year, only children in the province of Ontario had an opportunity to participate at the local, provincial, and North American level. With the assistance of Athletics Canada [the governing body Noun 1. governing body - the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something; "he claims that the present administration is corrupt"; "the governance of an association is responsible to its members"; "he for track and field in Canada] and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Royal Canadian Mounted Police, constabulary organized (1873) as the Northwest Mounted Police to bring law and order to the Canadian west. In 1920 the name was changed to the present title. , the program is growing and reaching children in communities all across Canada." Hershey Foods Corporation, through Hershey Chocolate 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. , provides North American funding for the program. Sponsors include the National Recreation and Park Association, the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE NASPE National Association for Sport and Physical Education NASPE North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology NASPE National Association of State Personnel Executives ), 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". , and Athletics Canada. 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 played a key role in the national introduction of Hershey's Track & Held Youth Program in 1978. Twenty-one years later, local park and recreation professionals conduct local meets in more than 3,000 communities in all 50 states and the District of Columbia District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). . The basic skills development of running, jumping, and throwing -- and the philosophy of providing an easy-to-conduct healthy activity for young children -- has been a perfect match with NRPA's objectives. In addition to competing in the North American Final, the athletes and more than 120 chaperones toured Hershey's manufacturing plant, spent a day at Hersheypark amusement complex, visited Hershey's Chocolate World visitors center, and met Rarer Johnson, 1960 Olympic decathlon decathlon (dĭkăth`lŏn), in modern Olympic games, a contest for men held over two days and composed of 10 track-and-field events. champion and spokesperson for the Hershey Youth Program since 1979. "It truly is more than just a track meet," said Mike Pasquale, president of Hershey Chocolate North America. "For many of these children it is their first time on an airplane or the first time they have been away from their parents. The participants have an opportunity to tour the world's largest chocolate factory, meet Olympic athletes like Rafer Johnson Rafer Lewis Johnson (born August 18, 1935) is a former American decathlete. Johnson was born in Hillsboro, Texas, but moved to Kingsburg, California at age 9. In high school, he played on the school's football, baseball and basketball teams. , and meet other children from across North America. These North American finalists return to their communities and become ambassadors for the program as well as role models to their peers." Hershey's Track & Field Youth Program began in 1975 as a playground track and field program. Founded by Dr. Donald P. Cohen cohen or kohen (Hebrew: “priest”) Jewish priest descended from Zadok (a descendant of Aaron), priest at the First Temple of Jerusalem. The biblical priesthood was hereditary and male. , the Hershey Youth Program has become the largest youth sports program of its kind in North America. "The Hershey Youth Program touches the lives of more than 300,000 children and their families across North America each year," said Jay Carr, president of Hershey Pasta and Grocery Group and board member of the Hershey Youth Program. "We have an opportunity to positively influence the lives of these children by teaching them the basic skills of running, jumping, and throwing and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle." Track meets are held in Canada, each of the 50 states, and the District of Columbia in the spring and early summer. Finalists then advance to the summer playground district or state/provincial meets and then have a chance to be selected to participate in the North American Final in August. Contestants may enter as many as three events in local, district, or state meets. Participants in the North American Final are limited to only one event. Boys compete with boys and girls compete with girls in each of three age groups: 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14. "This program is for regular kids; it's not just about winning or losing," said Ken Wolfe, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Hershey Foods Corporation. "The sponsors and volunteers, people who actually make this event such a success, are deeply appreciated. We are blessed to be able to hold this event and to see kids from across North America have fun and get to know one another. The participants, volunteers, sponsoring agencies, and Hershey Foods Corporation are all winners through their involvement with this youth program." The 1999 North American Final will be held August 12-15. If you have any questions, please write to: Hershey's Track & Field Youth Program, Hershey Chocolate North America, 175 Crystal A Drive, Hershey, PA 17033. RELATED ARTICLE: Hershey's Track & Field Youth Program August 15,1998 Henry Hershey Field First-place finishers Karielle Liggins, Holland, MI Girls Long Jump (9-10), 7 feet-6 inches Andrew Glenn, Salem, UT Boys Long Jump (9-10), 7-1 Courtney Wilkinson, Jefferson City Jefferson City, city (1990 pop. 35,481), state capital and seat of Cole co., central Mo., on the south bank of the Missouri River, near the mouth of the Osage; inc. 1825. , MO Girls Softball Throw (9-10), 126-6 Greg Golden, Williamstown, NJ Boys Softball Throw (9-10), 168-2 Laura Shannon, Prides Crossing, MA Girls 1,600m (13-14), 5:15.28 Joshua Neal, Marysville, MI Boys 1,600m (13-14), 4:52.64 Chantelle Cron, Candia, NH Girls 800m (11-12), 2:31.69 Chris Dominic, Mission Valley, CA Boys 800m (11-12), 2:14.12 Julia Hicks, Nepean, ON Girls 800m (13-14), 2:23.05 Patrick Gutierrez, Albuquerque, NM Boys 800m (13-14), 2:09.32 Keli Coleman, Racine, WI Girls Long Jump (11-12), 8-0 Anthony D'Urso, Fairfield, NJ Boys Long Jump (11-12), 7-10 Nicole Marotta, Portland, CT Girls Softball Throw (11-12), 149-5 Malcolm Hatcher, Jesup, GA Boys Softball Throw (11-12), 200-5 Ashleigh Bertoni, Paso Robles Robles is a common surname in the Spanish language meaning oaks, and may refer to:
William Harvin, Virginia Beach, VA Boys 50m (9-10), 0:07.26 Allison Lloyd, Waynesboro, GA Girls 100m (9-10), 13:62 Tijan Pinnock, Prince George, BC Boys 100m (9-10), 0:13.91 Porchunda Roberson, Dallas, TX Girls 100m (11-12), 0:13.15 Herbert Hill, Lafayette, LA Boys 100m (11-12), 0:12.02 Shoshana Maxwell, Portland, OR Girls 100m (13-14), 12:98 Reginald Kerney, Portland, OR Boys 100m (13-14), 0:12.05 Shelby Eykyn, Worthington, MN Girls Long Jump (13-14), 8-9 Kenan Chabuk, Silverdale, WA Boys Long Jump (13-14), 9-5 Brandi Jo Abril, Phoenix, AZ Girls Softball Throw (13-14), 186-10 Nicholas Mills, Seth, WV Boys Softball Throw (13-14), 232-6 Brittney Streeter, Miami, FL Girls 200m (9-10), 0:27.77 Willie West, Miami, FL Boys 200m (9-10), 0:29.02 Lanation McCray, Miami, FL Girls 200m (11-12), 0:27.16 Muhamed George Weeks, East Orange, NJ Boys 200m (11-12), 0:25.94 Tissili Rogers, Atlanta, GA Girls 200m (13-14), 0:25.85 Dan Goesch, Colgate, WI Boys 200m (13-14), 0:24.40 Shakarie Dauley, Miami, FL Girls 400m (9-10), 1:07.25 Jason Price, Elk Grove, CA Boys 400m (9-10), 1:07.08 Leshea Jenkins, Miami, FL Girls 400m (11-12), 1:04.60 Michael Garvin, Teaneck, NJ Boys 400m (11-12), 1:00.72 Antionette Boxdell, Oakland, CA Girls 4x100m Relay (9-10), 1:00.87 Tamika Taylor-Dotsy, Sacramento, CA Girls 4x100m Relay (9-10), 1:00.87 Trezure Nelson-Dotsy, Sacramento, CA Girls 4x100m Relay (9-10), 1:00.87 Dantia Hudson, Oakland, CA Girls 4x100m Relay (9-10), 1:00.87 Korbin McCarthy, San Bernadino, CA Boys 4x100m Relay (9-10), 0:58.10 Thomas Palmore, San Bernadino, CA Boys 4x100m Relay (9-10), 0:58.10 Christopher Shaw, San Bernadino, CA Boys 4x100m Relay (9-10), 0:58.10 Jimmy Love, Rialto Rialto, city (1990 pop. 72,388), San Bernardino co., S Calif., a residential suburb of San Bernardino; inc. 1911. The city has greatly expanded as a result of the economic and demographic growth of the southern California area. , CA Boys 4x100m Relay (9-10), 0:58.10 Taysha Binns, San Bernadino, CA Girls 4x100m Relay (11-12), 0:54.26ay Lorriane King, Rialto, CA Girls 4x100m Relay (11-12), 0:54.26 Kuiana Davis, Downey, CA Girls 4x100m Relay (11-12), 0:54.26 Candyce Babb, Laverne, CA Girls 4x100m Relay (11-12), 0:54.26 Jabari Walker, Las Vegas, NV Boys 4x100m Relay (11-12), 0:53.96 |
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