NewsApril 14, 2003
semissourian.com images by : Fred Lynch & Matthew Apgar
Ernie Myers of Bonne Terre, Mo. waves the flag with Cape Girardeau Police Officer J.R. Davis, who carried the Special Olympics torch to begin the games Saturday.
Ernie Myers of Bonne Terre, Mo. waves the flag with Cape Girardeau Police Officer J.R. Davis, who carried the Special Olympics torch to begin the games Saturday.
Brian Loughary of Marble Hill, Mo. celebrates victory in the 50-meter dash at the Special Olympics Saturday.
Brian Loughary of Marble Hill, Mo. celebrates victory in the 50-meter dash at the Special Olympics Saturday.
Jonathan Koenig of Perryville placed first in his running competition.
Jonathan Koenig of Perryville placed first in his running competition.
Cindy Fowler of Marble Hill received a gold medal in the Tee Ball Throwing competition from Officer Brown of the Cape Girardeau police department
Cindy Fowler of Marble Hill received a gold medal in the Tee Ball Throwing competition from Officer Brown of the Cape Girardeau police department
Brandon McArthur of Jackson competed in the Motorized obstacle course
Brandon McArthur of Jackson competed in the Motorized obstacle course
William McGuire, 15, of Desloge, Mo. threw the shotput for 5.10 meters.
William McGuire, 15, of Desloge, Mo. threw the shotput for 5.10 meters.
Patrick Fierce of Potosi, Mo., tries his best in the standing long jump at the Special Olympics.
Patrick Fierce of Potosi, Mo., tries his best in the standing long jump at the Special Olympics.
Sixth grader Lisa Bailey gently placed her rings on the spokes of the Ring Toss board.
Sixth grader Lisa Bailey gently placed her rings on the spokes of the Ring Toss board.
Dorothy Seyer of Cape Girardeau competes in the softball throw at the Special Olympics.
Dorothy Seyer of Cape Girardeau competes in the softball throw at the Special Olympics.
Mikey Ely placed first with Jamie Vaughn directly behind him for a close second place.
Mikey Ely placed first with Jamie Vaughn directly behind him for a close second place.
Brittany Darter of New Madrid competes in the long jump at the Special Olympics.
Brittany Darter of New Madrid competes in the long jump at the Special Olympics.
Lisa Berryhill of Cape Girardeau speeds along in the 25-meter racewalk at the Special Olympics.
Lisa Berryhill of Cape Girardeau speeds along in the 25-meter racewalk at the Special Olympics.
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