Crunch Out is a 6-week nutrition and activity program that teaches 4th graders about making healthy food choices and getting physical activity every day. It promotes life-long wellness to help prevent health problems associated with adult obesity. During their physical education class, students learn how to use an exercise ball as a fitness tool and then get to take one home! Instructional booklets are provided and students learn about 5-2-1-0. They are encouraged to develop healthy habits and share their progress.
In 2018, 639 students from 11 Knox County Elementary schools took part in the Crunch Out program. Since the program piloted in 2013, over 3,400 children and their families have participated. September through Nevmber, students learned to use their exercise balls and reported their 5-2-1-0 habits in a daily journal. Students completed a "How I am Living Healthy" Essay and recieved prizes for participating. Community members from our program partners helped review essays and selected Classroom winners, School winners, and an Overall Knox County Crunch Out essay contest winner.
Congratulations to Our Winners
St Vincent de Paul School
School winner: Lucas Holland, Mrs. Duston’s Classroom
Danville Elementary School
School Winner: Skylar Bickel, Mrs. Newbold’s Classroom
Classroom Winners: Brookelynn Carter, Ms. T Lyon’s Classroom and Celenia Lemus, Mrs. Clarke’s Classroom
Centerburg Elementary School
School Winner: Abby Dickerson, Mrs. Sammons’ Classroom
Classroom Winners: Clair Hill, Mrs. Thompson’s Classroom, Morgan Gaboric, Ms. LaClair’s Classroom and Jocelyn Tabor, Mrs. Gregory’s Classroom
Fredericktown Elementary School
School Winner: Graham Overholt, Mr. Kruger’s Classroom
Classroom Winners: Ava Lodahl, Mrs. Snyder’s Classroom, Korbin Rogers, Ms. Shrimplin’s Classroom and Haley Lester, Mrs. Gardiner’s Classroom
East Knox Elementary School
School Winner: Isabelle Bostic, Mr. Eroy’s Classroom
Classroom Winners: Jared Elswick, Mrs. Tracey’s Classroom, Charlotte St Clair, Mrs. Brenneman’s Classroom and Rylan Winkler, Mrs. Wobbecke’s Classroom
Twin Oak Elementary School
School Winner: Natasha Jose, Mrs. Mier’s Classroom
Classroom Winners: Ashlyn Parry, Mrs. Martin’s Classroom and Melia Leasure, Mrs. Dallas’ Classroom
Columbia Elementary School
School Winner: Mariah Huerte, Mrs. Bareau’s Classroom
Classroom Winner: Jayden Hamilton-Dilts, Mrs. Thomas’ Classroom
Wiggin Street Elementary School
School Winner: Marley Carrico, Ms. Parker’s Classroom
Classroom Winner: Iman Odian, Mrs. Sabo’s Classroom
Pleasant Street Elementary School
School Winner: Allydia Bell, Mrs. DeBoard’s Classroom
Classroom Winners: Eva Mckenzie, Mr. Bonaudi’s Classroom and Addison Komitau, Mrs. Jacklin’s Classroom
East Elementary School
School Winner: Aurora McKee, Ms. Frackman’s Classroom
Classroom Winner: Savannah Rose, Mrs. Martin’s Classroom
Dan Emmett Elementary School
School Winner: Emma Wilson, Mrs. Severn’s Classroom
Classroom Winners: Kendall Riel, Mrs. Marth’s Classroom and Zoe Long, Mrs. Farr’s Classroom
Isabelle Bostic of East Knox Elementary School is the Overall Fall 2018 Crunch Out Knox County Winner!
Our Awards Ceremony and Program Celebration for the Fall 2018 Crunch Out Program took place on January 12, 2019. For the full photo gallery from the event, visit our Facebook page.