SMILES SHINE AT SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOWLING

SPECIAL OLYMPICS SUCCESS!

  • Brayden, a preschool student at Blue Ridge Elementary, is excited to see how many pins he knock down during Special Olympics bowling Friday, March 7, at Fannin Lanes in Blue Ridge.
    Brayden, a preschool student at Blue Ridge Elementary, is excited to see how many pins he knock down during Special Olympics bowling Friday, March 7, at Fannin Lanes in Blue Ridge.
  • East Fannin’s Winston Cornelius is obviously pleased.
    East Fannin’s Winston Cornelius is obviously pleased.
  • Gregory Daniel looks as if he’s giving his bowling ball a little extra encouragement.
    Gregory Daniel looks as if he’s giving his bowling ball a little extra encouragement.
  • Graceson Dills gets encouragement from Traci Kropewnicki (left) and Susan Jones from East Fannin Elementary.
    Graceson Dills gets encouragement from Traci Kropewnicki (left) and Susan Jones from East Fannin Elementary.
  • Sunshine Gibbs and Bree Twiggs celebrate a successful roll at Special Olympics bowling.
    Sunshine Gibbs and Bree Twiggs celebrate a successful roll at Special Olympics bowling.
  • Kora Keller from Blue Ridge Elementary gets help from paraprofessional Patsy Wood.
    Kora Keller from Blue Ridge Elementary gets help from paraprofessional Patsy Wood.
  • East Fannin’s Kinsley Marlow gets bowling help from paraprofessional Susan Jones.
    East Fannin’s Kinsley Marlow gets bowling help from paraprofessional Susan Jones.
  • Kyler McCue, a preschool student at Blue Ridge Elementary, is excited to see how many pins he knock down during Special Olympics bowling Friday, March 7, at Fannin Lanes in Blue Ridge. The annual event brings together youngsters from Fannin County schools and Mineral Springs Center.
    Kyler McCue, a preschool student at Blue Ridge Elementary, is excited to see how many pins he knock down during Special Olympics bowling Friday, March 7, at Fannin Lanes in Blue Ridge. The annual event brings together youngsters from Fannin County schools and Mineral Springs Center.

    Youngsters from Fannin County schools and Mineral Springs Center were treated to a special outing for the annual Special Olympics Bowling.

    The event was hosted by Fannin Lanes in Blue Ridge Friday, March 7.

    Volunteers helped with the three sessions held to accommodate different age levels from preschool and up.