Douglas County School System employee Henderson Parker just completed his 39th Peachtree Road Race this past Fourth of July weekend at the age of 79. Parker is a veteran of DCSS, where he began working in 1982. He currently serves as a custodian at Mason Creek Elementary School.
Mr. Parker was excited to get back to his tradition of running in the annual race after sitting out last year due to Covid-19. Parker’s incentive for running in the Peachtree Road Race for 39 years? “I just want to motivate the kids.”
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We are so proud of Mr. Parker and his accomplishments!” said Mason Creek Elementary Principal Kristin Martin. “He is amazing in so many ways. He is a hard worker and his hustle is nonstop. He truly inspires all of us to become healthier, stronger, and better people. I am sure that he has already started to train for next year's race!”
.JPG "Mr. Parker poses proudly with his quilt made of Peachtree Road Race shirts")