Special Olympics events return to FCHS football field

  • The Knights of Columbus Blue Ridge Council 12126 presented $4,005.94 to Fannin County Special Olympics at the start of the track and field events at the high school football stadium last week. The money was raised in cooperation with La Pizzeria when the restaurant off Forge Mill Road celebrated its Grand Reopening Thursday, April 11. All proceeds from the event, as well as tips and donations went to Special Olympics.
    The Knights of Columbus Blue Ridge Council 12126 presented $4,005.94 to Fannin County Special Olympics at the start of the track and field events at the high school football stadium last week. The money was raised in cooperation with La Pizzeria when the restaurant off Forge Mill Road celebrated its Grand Reopening Thursday, April 11. All proceeds from the event, as well as tips and donations went to Special Olympics.
  • Georgia Seventh District House Representative Johnny Chastain helps Eli and Maddix from Fannin County Middle School say the Olympic oath.
    Georgia Seventh District House Representative Johnny Chastain helps Eli and Maddix from Fannin County Middle School say the Olympic oath.
  • The Fannin County High School Rebelettes Dance Team entertained then helped the athletes during the Special Olympics Track and Field event. Shown during opening ceremonies are, front left to the back: Parker Stanley, Eva Mcnelley, Caylee Gaddis, Addie Lester, Emily Dickey, Callie Lewis, and Ragna Moeller.
    The Fannin County High School Rebelettes Dance Team entertained then helped the athletes during the Special Olympics Track and Field event. Shown during opening ceremonies are, front left to the back: Parker Stanley, Eva Mcnelley, Caylee Gaddis, Addie Lester, Emily Dickey, Callie Lewis, and Ragna Moeller.
  • Fannin County Special Olympics Track and Field events returned to the Fannin County High School football field for the first time in seven years Friday morning, April 12, thanks to a day filled with sunshine. Pre-k and Kindergarten athletes from East Fannin Elementary School rush to get through the parachute roof before it comes down.
    Fannin County Special Olympics Track and Field events returned to the Fannin County High School football field for the first time in seven years Friday morning, April 12, thanks to a day filled with sunshine. Pre-k and Kindergarten athletes from East Fannin Elementary School rush to get through the parachute roof before it comes down.
  • Holly from East Fannin Pre-K shows off her kicking skills during Special Olympics Track and Field competition at Fannin County High School.
    Holly from East Fannin Pre-K shows off her kicking skills during Special Olympics Track and Field competition at Fannin County High School.
  • Carter, right, from East Fannin Kindergarten gets help with his construction project.
    Carter, right, from East Fannin Kindergarten gets help with his construction project.
  • Nathaniel from Blue Ridge Elementary breaks the tape in the 50 yard dash.
    Nathaniel from Blue Ridge Elementary breaks the tape in the 50 yard dash.
  • Aiden from Fannin County Middle School shows off his winning form.
    Aiden from Fannin County Middle School shows off his winning form.
  • Seasame from Blue Ridge Elementary School shows off winning softball throw form.
    Seasame from Blue Ridge Elementary School shows off winning softball throw form.
  • Maddix and Aiden from Fannin County Middle School congratulate each other on the winners podium.
    Maddix and Aiden from Fannin County Middle School congratulate each other on the winners podium.

    The Fannin County Special Olympics Track and Field event returned to the Fannin County High School football field for the first time in seven years Friday, April 12.

    The cool crisp air and sunshine welcomed Special Olympic participants from Blue Ridge, East Fannin, and West Fannin Elementary schools, along with Fannin County Middle School, Fannin County High School, Mineral Springs Center and Mountain Area Christian Academy (MACA).

    School Superintendent Shannon Dillard welcomed everyone saying, “It is a pleasure to be here in Fannin County, and it is a blessing to be with our Special Olympics athletes and be with our wonderful high school students...We are blessed in Fannin County.”

    Teachers and high school student volunteers helped assist in each Olympic competition, making the day special for the athletes.

    From the wheelchair obstacle course and 50 yard dash,  to the standing long jump and ball throw, athletes completed each task with a sense of accomplishment.

    One by one medals were wrapped around the necks of proud athletes, as each one walked away with a smile and memory to hang on to.