All AR5K Road Race Proceeds Go To Scholarships!
2027 AR5K Road Race Scholarships:
Application Process:
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All students must have participated (walked, ran, or volunteered) in the 2026 AR5K Road Race to be eligible for applying to the Austin Reardon 5k Scholarship.
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Submit the Austin Reardon 5k Scholarship Application.
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Winners will be announced at the NHS Award Day in May 2027.
Awards:
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$20,000 scholarship (paid $5,000 per year for 4 years) – 1 winner
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At least two $1,000 scholarships
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NEW for 2025: One Norwood resident graduating in 2027 will receive a $1,000 award
Congratulations 2026 Austin Reardon Scholarship Recipients
One $20,0000 Scholarship Recipient and Five $1,000 Scholarship Recipients
Austin Reardon Memorial Scholarship
The Austin Reardon Memorial Scholarship was established in 2023 in loving memory of Austin, a proud member of the Norwood High School Class of 2019. Austin was known for his leadership, kindness, academic excellence, athletic talents, and dedication to community service. More than anything, he had an incredible zest for life. His legacy continues to inspire all who knew him, and through this scholarship, that legacy lives on by supporting students who embody the same passion, commitment, and heart that Austin shared with the world.
In 2024, the first Austin Reardon Memorial 5K (AR5K) was held to raise funds for this important cause. With nearly 400 participants, the event was an overwhelming success, enabling us to award one $20,000 scholarship and five $1,000 one-time scholarships. We extend our deepest gratitude to every student, family, friend, and organization who made this event possible. We are already looking ahead with excitement to our third annual AR5K on October 11th.
The Class of 2026 truly surpassed our expectations in living up to Austin’s legacy. These students demonstrated leadership, compassion, dedication, and a strong commitment to both personal and community growth. We are proud to recognize and honor their efforts.
On behalf of the Austin Reardon Memorial 5K Committee, we offer our warmest congratulations not only to this year's winners but to the entire Class of 2026. Your futures are bright, and we are honored to have you carry Austin’s spirit forward. Thank you all for helping us keep Austin’s legacy alive through action, service, and love.
$20,000 Scholarship Recipient:
Riley Barnett
Riley Barnett plans to study Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University. A varsity soccer and tennis athlete, tennis team captain, MIT InvenTeam participant, and Robotics Club member, Riley is a strong STEM advocate who has helped encourage younger students to explore robotics and engineering.
$1,000 Scholarship Recipients:
Theresa "Era" Begg
Theresa “Era” Begg will attend Johns Hopkins University to study Biology on a pre-med track. Norwood High School’s valedictorian, Era is also committed to service through lifeguarding, CPR and E911 dispatching certifications, volunteer work with a child with special needs, and artwork created for refugee children through the Memory Project.
Reegan Pritchard
Reegan Pritchard plans to major in Mechanical Engineering. A three-sport varsity athlete and captain of both field hockey and lacrosse, Reegan has also excelled in engineering and robotics courses and volunteers with youth STEM programs, gymnastics, and summer camp activities.
Kaitlin Malley
Kaitlin Malley plans to study Nursing. A captain of the Norwood High School field hockey and ice hockey teams, Kaitlin also supported the school’s live morning news broadcast and volunteered at a local senior living community.
Brody Pacheco
Brody Pacheco will attend the University of Tampa to study Sport Management. He was a three-sport varsity athlete in hockey, soccer, and baseball, participated in National Honor Society, Student Council, and DECA, and volunteered with Learn to Skate and youth soccer programs.
Bridget Kidd
Bridget Kidd plans to pursue a degree in Early Education. She was captain of the varsity field hockey team, served as an athletic advisor, participated in the Women Empowerment Youth Organization, contributed to Norwood High School’s morning news broadcasts, and coached youth field hockey.
Norwood Resident $1,000 Scholarship Recipient:
Sofia Duran
This year, the AR5K awarded a scholarship to a graduating Norwood resident who attends high school outside of Norwood High School. Sofia Duran, a Norwood resident, is graduating from Fontbonne. Congratulations Sofia!
