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Farm Bureau Insurance Agent Rick Eder (left), Chelsea Mayor Ann Feeney, Sara Rohlman, North Creek Physical Education teacher Eric Burris and Principal Marcus Kaemming.
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Chelsea elementary students were eager to help Michigan retain its record as the state with the most participation in the world's largest exercise class.
On May 7, students from all 50 states and 50 countries participated in ACES, All Children Exercising Simultaneously, a one-day youth exercise program intended to highlight the importance of and need for youth fitness.
Michigan schools came together in large numbers to show their commitment to health. Last year almost 450,000 students from more than 1,000 schools participated.
At North Creek Elementary School, the students celebrated ACES by jumping rope, running, skipping and walking.
The school also invited some special guests to take part in this fitness celebration. Joining North Creek Elementary were Mayor Ann Feeney and local Farm Bureau Insurance Agent Rick Eder.
Michigan's efforts are coordinated by the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports and sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance.
This is the 10th year of Farm Bureau Insurance's support of A.C.E.S.
Their generosity has allowed the Governor's Council to provide free materials to plan the event and to distribute an educational newsletter and stickers for each of the 450,000 participants from 1,000 schools.
"We've made a long-term commitment to the health and well-being of Michigan residents," said Jim Robinson, Executive Vice President of Farm Bureau Insurance.
"As Michigan's insurance company, we proudly invest in programs that make Michigan a better place to live."
ACES was founded in 1989 by New Jersey physical educator Len Saunders, who wanted to encourage his students to be more physically active.
Now in its 20th year, the program reaches millions worldwide.
A number of national organizations support the effort, including the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, National Recreation and Parks Association, and the National Association for Health and Fitness.
Gov. Jennifer Granholm and First Gentleman Dan Mulhern are co-chairing A.C.E.S. this year.
"Dan and I have always stressed the importance of physical activity and sport in our lives and the lives of our children," Granholm said.
"We'd like to encourage all Michigan families to step up and get moving in 2008."
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