Berry Teachers Well Represented Mercedes Marathon Weekend

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Five Berry teachers participated in races during the Mercedes Marathon on Sunday, Feb. 11. 7-4 math teacher Mrs. Nichols participated in the full marathon and set a new personal record in the event.  7-4 science teacher Mr. Clark and 7-3 language arts teacher Mr. Carey both participated in the half marathon, and 7-3 math teacher Mrs. Swiderski and science teacher Mrs. Wingard ran in the marathon relay. Pictured from left to right are Mrs. Swiderski, Mr. Clark, Mrs. Nichols, Mr. Carey, and Mrs. Wingard.

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