LUCAS, Texas — While most high school graduates are celebrating the end of one chapter, a group of former Lovejoy High School cross country runners is using their final days together to make a lasting impact.
For their senior project, they organized the annual Running Over Depression 5K and 1K Fun Run, an event aimed at raising awareness around mental health and suicide prevention.
“It wasn’t just about going to school to get the diploma,” said Jackson Reid. “We wanted to connect with our peers.”…