Maryknoll Spartans Rise to the Challenge – Over $65,000 Raised!
The Spartan spirit was in full force at Maryknoll School as students, parents, teachers, and alumni came together for Spartan Challenge 2025! This unforgettable event showcased our community’s passion, determination, and commitment to supporting our school. With over $65,000 raised for the Maryknoll Annual Fund, our Spartans proved once again that teamwork and perseverance make a difference!
From the early morning setup to the final cheers at the finish line, this event would not have been possible without our incredible volunteers, staff, and participants. Your energy, enthusiasm, and generosity helped make this year's Spartan Challenge a truly special experience.
We've captured all the unforgettable moments in our Spartan Challenge 2025 Photo Gallery and Recap Video! Click below to revisit the excitement:
Event Highlights & Winners
The day was filled with thrilling challenges, friendly competition, and moments of pure joy. Here are some of the standout achievements from Spartan Challenge 2025:
🏅 Fundraising Champions
- Top Fundraiser (PK-5, Dollars) – Logan Lau ’35
- Top Fundraiser (PK-5, Number of Gifts) – Morgan Orimoto ’38
- Top Fundraiser (6-12, Dollars & Gifts) – Rukia Nitta ’30
- Top Homeroom (PK-5) – KB
- Top Advisory (6-12) – 7SylvaAdvisory
🎯 Spartan Challenge Event Winners
- Middle School Red Light, Green Light: 7th & 8th Grade (Tie!)
- High School Spartan Games Champions:
- Tricycle Race – Sophomores
- Big Slipper Walk – Juniors
- Hacky Sack – Sophomores
- Bottle Flip – Seniors
- Cockroach Toss – Juniors
- Gonggi – Seniors
🎊 Rooted in Tradition Grand Prize Winners!
- Morgan Orimoto ’38 (PK)
- Tai Olds ’37 (KB)
- Violet Jane Inayoshi ’36 (1A)
- Logan Lau ’35 (2B)
The Spartan Challenge continues to be a tradition of resilience, camaraderie, and school pride. Stay tuned for details on grade-level celebrations for our grand prize winners and upcoming events that keep our Spartan spirit alive!
A heartfelt thank you to our entire Maryknoll community for making this event a success. Your generosity and support continue to create meaningful opportunities for our students.
LET'S GO, SPARTANS!
