Student-athletes from Kirby School District 140 excelled at the Area E Special Olympics Track & Field Spring Games held at Thornwood High School in early May.
D140 Track & Field athletes brought home eight gold medals, eight silver medals, six bronze medals and four fourth place ribbons. Our eight gold medalists are now eligible to compete in the Special Olympic State Games at Illinois State University in June.
"We are incredibly proud of our athletes," said District Special Olympics Coordinator Denise O’Brien.
Representing KSD 140 were students from Keller, McAuliffe, Millennium, Grissom and Prairie View. Track & Field members included Cristina Amoranto, Nick Bjornson, Lauren Blount, Frank Cannonito, Jack Cremins, CJ Devine, Mary Elmore, Camden Harvey, Drew Kaley, Blake Lynch, JT Morris, Joy Renje, Colin Ritchie and Will Staudacher. District 140 Special Olympic Coordinators are Denise O'Brien and Laura Cler.