Students jump rope for Heart Association

Students jump rope for Heart Association

Students at Hilton Central jumped for heart as 130 of the school's elementary students participated in the annual Jump Rope-A-Thon for Heart along with their parents. A variety of aerobic activities were done by the students including jump-roping, Jake the snake, pogo sticks, jumping with skip-its and hula hoops, mini-trampolines and dancing to help fight heart disease and stroke.

The Jump-A-Thon was held on Saturday, March 31 at the Hilton High School gymnasium. Students from all three elementary schools raised more than $7,000 for the American Heart Association. High money earners were Nick Farese with $400, Abigail VanVleck with $350, and Jessica Wegman with $300.

Every student earned a prize for their participation. Door prizes were compliments of Hilton teachers, Hilton McDonald's, Pettinari's, Hilton-Parma Recreation, Big M, Pleasure Lanes, Caraglio's Pizza and Shortimer's Bakery. Parent volunteers and Hilton teachers who participated were: Kelley O'Connell, Sue Genthner, Scott Lutes, Colleen Coles, Kim Bellnier and Mike Strauss. Coordinators were Stacy Chiaramonte and Shannon Ingles.