NewsApril 2, 2011

Around 350 athletes from 14 counties compete in 19 events Saturday, April 2, 2011 during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.

LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Athletes race down the track during the 100 meter race of the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Athletes race down the track during the 100 meter race of the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Aaron Arena, right, watches as Elijah Connell competes in the softball toss during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Aaron Arena, right, watches as Elijah Connell competes in the softball toss during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Eric Sanders takes his turn at Bocce ball during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Eric Sanders takes his turn at Bocce ball during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
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Officer A.C. Walker awards Kenneth Whitworth, left, the silver and Timmy Dodson the gold medal in the 50 meter run during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Officer A.C. Walker awards Kenneth Whitworth, left, the silver and Timmy Dodson the gold medal in the 50 meter run during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
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Collin Wilson gives his mother Ginger a peck on her cheek as they wait with his grandmother Rita and brother Cordell during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Collin Wilson gives his mother Ginger a peck on her cheek as they wait with his grandmother Rita and brother Cordell during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Vernell Beach takes the gold medal in the wheelchair race Saturday, April 2, 2011. Around 350 athletes from 14 counties compete in 19 events during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Vernell Beach takes the gold medal in the wheelchair race Saturday, April 2, 2011. Around 350 athletes from 14 counties compete in 19 events during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Timmy Dodson takes the gold medal in the 50 meter run during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Timmy Dodson takes the gold medal in the 50 meter run during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Brad Minx waits for the start of the 100 meter wheelchair race during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Brad Minx waits for the start of the 100 meter wheelchair race during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Kathy Wilson takes the gold medal in the 100 meter walk during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Kathy Wilson takes the gold medal in the 100 meter walk during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Bill Mack measures the distance between Bocce balls during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Bill Mack measures the distance between Bocce balls during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Around 350 athletes from 14 counties compete in 19 events during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Around 350 athletes from 14 counties compete in 19 events during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Collin Wilson holds his mother Ginger's hand during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Collin Wilson holds his mother Ginger's hand during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Lisa Berryhill takes her turn at Bocce ball during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Lisa Berryhill takes her turn at Bocce ball during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com
Kaylee Skelton competes in the softball toss during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
LAURA SIMON~lsimon@semissourian.com Kaylee Skelton competes in the softball toss during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.
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Around 350 athletes from 14 counties compete in 19 events Saturday, April 2, 2011 during the Special Olympics Southeast Area Spring Games at the Student Recreation Center of Southeast Missouri State University.

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