Addison Trail hosts annual Physical Education Week
From March 13 to 17, Addison Trail hosted its annual Physical Education (PE) Week, where students and staff participate in wellness-related activities to encourage a healthy lifestyle and to enhance school spirit. Below is a recap of the week.
- March 13: Addison Trail hosted a Wellness Fair, where about 26 local businesses and organizations shared information with students about a variety of health and wellness topics.
Top row, left: Addison Trail senior Kevin Medrano (left) and junior Pablo Soriano participate in an activity with the DuPage County Prevention Leadership Team during the Wellness Fair on March 13. That group strives to reduce substance use and increase mental wellness among youth in DuPage County. Top row, right: Addison Trail junior Julia Dlugon tries her hand at an activity that demonstrates the dangers of driving while distracted. Pictured at the booth is Katie Karas, with the Northwestern Medicine ThinkFirst program. Bottom row, left: Addison Trail freshman Dario Saraceno practices pull-ups at the U.S. Army booth. Bottom row, right: Addison Trail senior Lisette Robles (right) speaks with Gianna Trombino from the YMCA.
- March 14: Addison Trail students and staff were able to participate in yoga classes taught by Laura Sue Colella (pictured below, at right), Addison Trail parent and CorePower Yoga instructor.
- March 16: Addison Trail hosted a blood drive for LifeSource. Nearly 140 Addison Trail students, staff and community members participated in the event, which collected 119 units of blood. According to LifeSource, each unit of blood collected supports three lives, which means this event could help save 357 lives. Blood donations are accepted at any of the LifeSource donation centers, and an appointment can be made by calling 877-543-3768 or registering online at www.lifesource.org. Use code G417 when donating.
Top row, from left: Addison Trail senior Sevina Topalska, sophomore Julio Arellano and Art Teacher Tim Hockensmith participate in the blood drive on March 16. Bottom row: Addison Trail students who are in the medical careers course assist during the blood drive. They are (from left) seniors Bobby Daniels, Catherine Marshall, Suhei Valbuena, Sabrina Majeed, Aileen Cuazitl, Jocelyn Marciel and Jackeline Soto.
- March 17: Addison Trail students and staff were able to participate in Zumba classes taught by Addison Trail parent Lisa Danhouser.
- March 17: Addison Trail hosted its annual Superstars Assembly (the culminating event of PE Week), where classes go head to head in a variety of competitions. The seniors won the event, the faculty finished in 2nd place, the sophomores finished in 3rd place, the juniors finished in 4th place and the freshmen finished in 5th place.
Top row, left: Addison Trail seniors celebrate during the school's annual Superstars Assembly on March 17, where classes went head to head in a variety of competitions. The seniors won the competition. Top row, middle: Addison Trail junior Simon Marinelli competes in the jump rope event. Top row, right: Addison Trail sophomore Rafal Kaczowka participates in the obstacle course. Bottom row, left: Addison Trail junior Camryn Cunz competes in the scooter race. Bottom row, middle and right: Addison Trail senior Danielle Tulke (middle) and sophomore Nicole Porter (right) compete in the dodgeball tournament. Photos by Addison Trail senior Jason Nuehring