by Katie Hill
On the cold morning of Oct. 24, York Suburban High School held its second annual Color Clash to raise money for the Four Diamonds Foundation. York Suburban adopted the “Color Clash” idea from the uprising Color Run 5k.
This year’s race was 2.3 miles long and traveled along the perimeter of the high school. People of all athletic capabilities gathered dressed in tutus, diamond tattoos, and even blonde wigs, ready to get colorful and ready to show their support for childhood cancer. This year, attendance hovered at around 300 participants and even more who attended the carnival after the race.
From the ticket sales alone, the community was able to raise $4,717.60. This number is from the Color Clash only and does not include the carnival event held in the parking lots of the high school and Valley View Elementary School. This family, and pet, friendly carnival is a new addition to Suburbans’ Color Clash and was not seen last year. Organizations within the school such as Best Buddies, Green Club, and National Art Honors Society held booths to display their mission accompanied by educational crafts for all ages.
Additionally, food vendors such as Bricker’s French Fries and Smoothie King made their appearance by selling their products to hungry customers. National Honors Society also sold treats like cupcake, snow cones, and fruit kabobs, at a cheaper price. Senior,Carolyn Barton said, “The best part was seeing how happy the kids were after I gave them their cotton candy. Overall, I think people had a lot of fun.”
“By far the best part was throwing paint up into the air when everybody had finished the race,” said freshman and first year participant, Katie Hunt. “I would love to do this again!”
As for the future of the Color Clash, it seems that the tradition will be maintained. “Every event has its chaos, but this one ran smoothly because everyone pitched in. That’s how I think it has to go in order for [the Color Clash] to be successful,” said Mini Thon Food Chair senior Elizabeth Synder.