Liberty Leopards’ strides and sprinkles
Jul 01, 2025 12:30PM ● By Julie Slama
Liberty Elementary students joined together in the school’s annual fun run, which brought together the community for a “paw-some” time. The Liberty Leopards turned up the energy for their annual fun run, and it was nothing short of a “spot-on success.” Kindergartners dashed through a half-mile course while other students raced the full mile, all with plenty of pep in their “paws.” Afterward, they “pounced” on doughnuts with their favorite grown-ups, coordinated by the PTA, and let loose, “leaping” at a parking lot dance party—celebrating, as Principal Shana Mondragon put it, “everyone trying their best” in a day focused on family, fun and school spirit. With a police escort from the Murray PD and coordination by classroom management coach Jessica DeMann and facilities manager Thayn Burnett, the event ran as smoothly as “the cat’s meow” of school events. (Photo courtesy of Liberty Elementary)

