Special Olympics week in Newton County kicked off with a parade through Covington, and our opening ceremonies.
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| This banner was created by our wonderful Special Education Department at Palmer-Stone Elementary. Thanks to Laure, Mayra, Sherry, and Sandy for heading up the project! |
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| Ms. Sandy let us use her trailer, and the banner was displayed on it. |
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| It's fun to ride in a parade! |
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| Our banner won 1st place! |
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| We all got temporary tattoos! Cole is getting his done by a gracious volunteer. |
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| Sallicia |
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| Tyler's tattoo |
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| Tinya's tattoo |
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| Time for events! Savannah is waiting for her turn! |
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| Sallicia waits with a friend. |
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| Omari |
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| Savannah |
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| Tyrell |
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| Victory for Tyrell! |
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| Cole gets some assistance from a volunteer. |
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| The awards ceremony was held at Turner Lake Park. Sallicia is showing her door prize ticket. We hoped to win a prize! |
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| Omari doesn't mind waiting ... for a little while! |
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| Brittney and Tyrell |
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| Tyler waited VERY nicely! |
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| Cole won a prize! |
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| So did Savannah! |
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| Time for trophies! Daphne Cofer helps each athlete accept their award. Sallicia likes her trophy! |
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| Brittney |
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| Tinya |
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| Adam |
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| Tyrell |
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| Omari |
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| Tyler |
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| Cole |
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| David |
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| Savannah |
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| Brittney won a prize, too! |
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| It's difficult to wait! |
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| And it makes Adam tired. The teacher makes a good rest spot. |
