NewsApril 9, 2016

Competitors test their skills during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.

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David Masterson steps up to the starting line for the 100-meter race during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com David Masterson steps up to the starting line for the 100-meter race during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
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Eathan Million makes his way across the finish line of the 50-meter race during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Eathan Million makes his way across the finish line of the 50-meter race during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
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Madison Sansoucie winds up to attempt a throw in the softball throw event during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Madison Sansoucie winds up to attempt a throw in the softball throw event during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
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Volunteers and fans watch the softball throw event during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Volunteers and fans watch the softball throw event during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
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Tharin Sellers makes an attempt at the shot put during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Tharin Sellers makes an attempt at the shot put during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
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Klayton Bone, left, Daltyn Missey, Daniel Henson and Melvin Henson pose for a photo during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Klayton Bone, left, Daltyn Missey, Daniel Henson and Melvin Henson pose for a photo during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
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Chelsie Rice, left, and Abigail Musser pose for a photo during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Chelsie Rice, left, and Abigail Musser pose for a photo during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
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Cortney Thompson, left, Kylie Kiefer and Abbey Thompson pose for a photo during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Cortney Thompson, left, Kylie Kiefer and Abbey Thompson pose for a photo during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Betty Kaempfe winds up to attempt a throw during the softball throw event in the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Betty Kaempfe winds up to attempt a throw during the softball throw event in the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Kurtis Walker makes his way around the track in the 100-meter race during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Kurtis Walker makes his way around the track in the 100-meter race during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
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Hunter Ross waves to his fans as he takes the podium to receive a medal during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Hunter Ross waves to his fans as he takes the podium to receive a medal during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Freeda Knighten takes off from the starting line of the 100-meter walk during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Freeda Knighten takes off from the starting line of the 100-meter walk during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
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A competitor flies through the air during the long jump event at the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com A competitor flies through the air during the long jump event at the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
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Summer Pecord leaps from her mark during the standing long jump event at the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Summer Pecord leaps from her mark during the standing long jump event at the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
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Competitors make their way to the finish line during a race at the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Competitors make their way to the finish line during a race at the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Daniel Henson takes a break from competing in the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Daniel Henson takes a break from competing in the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
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Competitors test their skills during the Missouri Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.

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