- April 3, 2025
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Andreya Lisle, of team “The Popo Locos." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Jaelyn Hawryluk, of team “The Popo Locos." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Harry Littlebird, of “Team Demolition Dudes #1." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Harry Littlebird, of “Team Demolition Dudes #1." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Caitlyn Barnes, of team “We are Bears." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Christian Stephens and Liam Wilson, of team “The Rough Riders." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Chloe Thomas and Camellia Resendez, of team “This Girl Is On Fire." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Caitlyn Barnes and Maddie Beerson, of team “We are Bears." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Alvin Tran and Jaden VanSlyke, of team “The Flaming Slow Bros." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Kennadi Robbins and Addison Leleille, of team “Derby Divas." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Aiden Rogers, of “Team Demolition Dudes #1." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Marie Neal, of team “Hamiltoneers." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Maddie Beerson, of team “We are Bears." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Ben Thompson, of team “Ormond Road Runners." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Ben Thompson, of team “Ormond Road Runners." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Alvin Tran, of team “The Flaming Slow Bros." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Jaden VanSlyke, of team “The Flaming Slow Bros,” is assisted by Rylie “Maverick” George. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Pathways Principal Joshua Jackson speaks during the annual school derby. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Christian Stephens and Liam Wilson, of team “The Rough Riders." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Izzy Hans and Cami Imhoff, of team “The Candy Cuties." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Lorelei Scavilla, of team “Flower Power ‘70s." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Emily Howe, of team “Derby Ducks." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Alvin Tran and Jaden VanSlyke, of team “The Flaming Slow Bros." Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Taylor Rybicki and Violet Smith, of team “Speed Angels.” Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Pathways teacher Matt Coleman, who organizes the derby every year, speaks during the race on Friday, May 19. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Taylor Rybicki and Violet Smith, of team “Speed Angels," won third place in the derby's drift race. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
The winners of this year's Pathways Derby. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Pathways Elementary students await for the start of the derby. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
The air was electric at Pathways Elementary on Friday, May 19, as students lined up their cars for the 18th annual fifth-grade derby.
First up was the Derby Car Parade, where teams showed off their derby car creations. Kindergarten through fifth grade students and parents lined the route applauding their favorite teams.
The “Pathways Mega Annual Most Spectacular Awe Inspiring Fifth Grade Derby” consisted of two drift races down a ramp, with each driver taking a turn.
There was also a push race around an oval where the driver and the pusher switched halfway through the course. Students competed in “future” cars, which are new to the derby, and “classic” cars, which have been in the derby in the past.
Race director and Pathways Teacher of the Year Matt Coleman assisted drivers at the top of the ramp as they drifted down and rolled to a stop. Coleman, who teaches third grade, announced the winners for each race, and the awards for design and spirit.
DRIFT RACE (Classic)
DRIFT RACE (Future)
PUSH RACE (Classic)
PUSH RACE (Future)
CREATIVE/ORIGINAL DESIGN
PATHWAYS SPIRIT
TEAM SPIRIT
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