Ducks race for a good cause

Pablo Felix, left, and Jonathan Marquez, right, members of the Georgetown Police Department Dive Team, prepare to gather rubber ducks nearing the finish line during the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

American Association of University Women President Doris Penny oversees the action during the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

American Association of University Women Member Ruth Pimm wore a duck-themed hat while attending the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

American Association of University Women Member Polly Herriott wore a duck-themed visor while attending the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

American Association of University Women member Karen Sherman was fully-attired in duck clothing for the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

13-year-old Xavi Felix gets ready to launch rubber ducks into the water during the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

13-year-old Xavi Felix releases rubber ducks into the water during the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

12-year-old Jude Marquez releases ducks into the water during the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Rubber ducks race to the finish line during the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

American Association of University Women Doris Penny oversees the action during the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

8-year-old Micah Marquez helped gather up ducks at the finish area during the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

3-year-old R.J. Stellato and her mom Marissa Stellato cheered on the racing ducks during the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Jude Marquez, 12, left, Ari Felix, 11, center, and Ari’s brother Xavi, 13, right, prepare to send the ducks into the water for one o the championship heats during the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.

American Association of University Women Member Pat Rehm cheered on the racing rubber ducks during the 10th Annual AAUW Duck Race held on the river at San Gabriel Park on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Rubber ducks are placed in the river and race to the finish in several heats. Winners of winning ducks win prizes. The event raises funds for area high school student scholarships. Photo by Andy Sharp.