Hundreds of Dearborn Students Run in Memory of Robert Cipriano

Students and faculty from across Dearborn took part in the second annual Robert Cipriano Memorial Cross Country Meet on Oct. 19 at Ford Field Park.

The event honored Cipriano, the former director of business services for Dearborn Public Schools who also oversaw athletics in the district. He was killed in his Farmington Hills home in 2012.

"Thanks to all the students and parents who came out despite the chilly temperatures and wet conditions to make the event a great success," said David Mustonen, communications director for Dearborn Public Schools.

More than 800 students participated in the meet, Mustonen said.

Top runners include: 

• Keelyn Blake (6:54), fourth grade, 1 mile, Long Elementary School

• Alhassan Nassr (6:46), fourth grade, 1 mile, Salina Intermediate

• Rena Arabi (7:06), fifth grade, 1 mile, Snow Elementary

• Oliver Doran (6:29) fifth grade, 1 mile, Haigh Elementary

• Maya Hamid (16:00.2) sixth grade, 2 miles, Bryant Middle School

• Niemer Hamood (15:26.4) sixth grade, 2 miles, Stout Middle School

• Annalyssia Abela (15:35.6) seventh grade, 2 miles, Bryant Middle School

• Mouheb Morshed (13:18.9) seventh grade, 2 miles, Salina Intermediate School

• Jasmine Hamze (14:59.7) eighth grade, 2 miles, Lowrey School

• Mohammed Munassar (12:20.7) eighth grade, 2 miles, Salina Intermediate School

Supporters included the city of Dearborn, Dearborn Track Club, Running Fit and the Dearborn Public Schools physical education teachers.

"This event honors a great man who made running a big part of his life,” said Superintendent Brian Whiston.