D140’s Special Olympics State team was recognized at the July Board of Education meeting for their outstanding performance at the Summer State Games held June 9 - 11 at Illinois State University.
Eight student-athletes competed in the standing long jump, shot put, softball throw, 50-meter run, 100-meter run, and rhythmic gymnastics and brought home five gold medals, one silver medal, a sixth-place ribbon, an eighth-place ribbon, and a participation ribbon.
Congratulations to Samir A., Erin D., Gwen H., Gabe J., Sam N., Melanie R., Rickson R-D., and Ryan S.
Thank you to our Special Olympic Coordinators Laura Cler and Ashley Krizik and everyone who came out to support the team!