2024 Cherokee Challenge!
2024 Cherokee Challenge!
This Saturday 9/7 come out and join us
Dearest Readers,
It has come to my attention that this Saturday, the 7th of September, 2024, our dear town will play host to a most thrilling spectacle—the annual Cherokee Challenge.
With the first race commencing at 9:00 AM sharp, it promises to be an affair brimming with vigor, endurance, and perhaps a touch of rivalry that we all secretly adore. This esteemed cross country meet, steeped in tradition and pride, is not merely a race, but a celebration of athletic prowess that has captivated our hearts for years.
For those among you with a taste for history, the rich chronicles of this event are a delight to behold. I do encourage a perusal of the meet’s storied past, which you can uncover here.
But let us not forget the social aspect of the day. I hear whispers of a grand gathering at the 4xAlumni tent, where old friends reunite and new connections are forged over shared memories and the love of the sport. Do make a point to visit, lest you miss out on the finest gossip and camaraderie this side of the finish line.
Until then, I remain, ever your faithful chronicler of events.
Yours Truly,
Lady Whistledown
Marc Pelerin
Cherokee Challenge Order of Events
The Cherokee boys are currently ranked a pre-season 4th in the state, per MileSplit (account needed).
Fundraising Goals
It is the mission of 4xAlumni to support the current crop of track and field and cross country athletes.
We are focusing on 5 major areas that we feel, with the support of the coaches, are important for this generation of student-athletes:
Offset or completely cover the cost of post-season events not sponsored by the school. This includes National Meets (cross country, indoor and outdoor track) and invitationals (Oregon, etc).
Award scholarships for deserving seniors.
Provide State Champions and School Record holders with gifts.
Support families with athletes who would like to attend a cross country camp but cannot afford it.
Provide funding for athletes needing physiotherapy who cannot afford it.
We currently only have the availability to collect funds via Venmo, but we are actively seeking ways to collect via credit card, Zelle, PayPal, and other forms to accommodate the ecosystem in 2024.
During the months of September, October and November, we will be collecting funds that will directly contribute to funding for cross country post-season meets. Please consider donating to help fund our scholarship money.
Venmo: @ Cherokee4xalumni
About 4xAlumni
We are a non-profit organization with volunteer board members that seek to help provide funds that go directly to the current team. Our mission is:
to provide funding for travel and lodging to championship meets not covered by the school.
to provide scholarships to graduating seniors.
to provide recognition and awards to State Champion winners and new School Record holders.
to provide funding for current athletes who need assistance attending cross country camp.
to provide funding for current athletes who need assistance seeking treatment from injuries related to track/cross country.
Our Board
President: Jeff Storch ‘99
Vice President: Michelle (Bilicki) Wolosky ‘00
Secretary and Treasurer: Caitlin (O’Malley) Bertheaud ‘05
Social Media & Communication: Lisa Burkholder ‘06
Marketing & Fundraising: Marc Pelerin ‘02
Event Coordinator: Tim Haggerty ‘96
Team Liaison: Dave Sitzer ‘00
Voting Members: Joe Halin ‘00 & Sunny Patel ‘96
Venmo: @ Cherokee4xalumni