Former and Current Scots Assemble at Gordon to Trot the 3rd Annual 5k

By Katie Thompson & Abigail Solberg

The clouds gave way to the sun Saturday morning just in time for Gordon College’s 3^rd Annual Scot Trot, one of several athletic events during Homecoming weekend.

The Scot Trot featured 101 runners comprised of students, parents and alumni who’s registration fees, for the first time, went towards the Partners Program. The Partners Program provides financial support to students who otherwise would not be able to afford Gordon.

“I wouldn’t say there was that much money raised through registration for the Partners Program, but there were food donations which enabled us to give more money to the program,” said Jennifer Thorburn Migonis, ‘04 the director of development of events for Alumni.

The Scot Trot has been a success the past three years, primarily due to the fact that it is the only athletic event during homecoming that is open for all to participate in. “There are a lot of students running this year, as well as parents running with younger kids,” Migonis said.

For a few runners, the Scot Trot was the first organized race that they have decided to take part in.

Emily Bell, ‘12 from Harare, Zimbabwe, was one of these runners. “I enjoy running. I am not a big competitor, but I wanted to do this race to see how well I can do,” Bell said. “It helps that the money is going to a good cause.”

Another first timer at the Scot Trot was Donna Loy, the Application Assistant for the admissions office of Gordon College. “It was my first race and I was really excited about doing it,” Loy said. “I started running about two and a half years ago and even though I had a knee injury over the summer, I still wanted to be part of the Scot Trot.”

Loy is not the only member of her family to run for Gordon College. “My daughter, Sarah, ran for Gordon while she went here. Here’s a fun fact, I ran the 5k in about the time she runs the 10k. Even though I came in last, I feel like I won.”