On Friday, March 20, nearly 200 fifth and sixth graders (along with their parents) and PE teachers from nine different elementary schools, gathered at Bow Lake Elementary for the annual FIT Day competitions. Students had an opportunity to compete at 16 fitness stations, ranging from rope climbing to juggling to the shuttle run. Elementary PE teachers, together with Highline High School student volunteers, oversaw the stations.

Caption for top photo: (l-r) Highline High School students Samantha Erben, Kathy Nguyen, Alyssa Monti, and Latu Tuipolutu.

After the competitions ended, PE teacher and M.C. Heidi Jacobson-Beal convened all participants in the gymnasium for a special performance by the Marvista Circus Arts Club. Under the guidance of “Ring Master” PE teacher Alexey Samaraev, students performed stunts on unicycles, juggled, walked on stilts, performed gymnastics routines, and even entertained with a magic show. The teacher leaders were assisted by students from Highline High School.

Following the highly entertaining circus acts, certificates and medals were awarded to the top placing boy and girl in each of the 16 events. Below is a complete list of winners:

Cup Stacking
Kyle Rivera - Marvista
Lexi Pedersen - Marvista

Cone Dribble
Marcelous Guy - Bow Lake
Caleb Feller - White Center Heights
April Tuiloma - Madrona

Free Throw
Peter Paul Swaab - Marvista
Yemeserach Bishaw - Madrona

Spot Shooting
Jordan Duncan - Madrona
Cecelia Tafia - Cedarhurst

Partner Volley
Jack Hohimer - Marvista
Alec Burke - Marvista
Sophie Hilsen - Marvista
Olivia Shiffer - Marvista

Pickle Ball
Alex Vu - Marvista
Olivia Shifer - Marvista

Soccer Juggle
Juan Hernandez - Bow Lake
Rebecca O’ Sullivan - Marvista

Double Unders
Sarey Savy - White Center Heights
Hannah Goebel - Des Moines

Shuttle Run
Julio Esparza - McMicken Heights
Aqeelah Williams - Madrona

Pull Ups
Jacob Schnell - Madrona
Haley Sagmoen - Marvista

Word Wise
Dean Tief - Hilltop
Ruta Faifaiese - Marvista

Rope Climb
Esteban Olvera - Madrona
Jasmin Washington - Des Moines

Speed Jump
Daniel Song - Marvista
Zara Gore - Marvista

Double Dutch
Regan Hunt - Marvista
Hailely Sagmoen - Marvista
Marissa O’Keef - Marvista

Handstand
Hailey Sagmoen - Marvista
Jordan Larson - Bow Lake

Juggling
Alex Vu - Marvista
Anneliese Gill - Marvista