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 7 - 8 at Illinois State University.
Ten student-athletes competed in the standing long jump, shot put, softball throw, 50-meter run, and 100-meter run. The team brought home one gold medal, three silver medals, three bronze medals, a fifth-place ribbon, a sixth-place ribbon, and three participation ribbons.
Congratulations to Jeremiah A., Samir A., Caitlin C., Benjamin C., Erin D., Dylan F., Gabe J., Timmy O., Rickson R-D., and Jake Y.
A big THANKS goes out to Special Olympic Coordinator Ashley Krizik and everyone who came out to support the team!