On Saturday, May 12, the
Noxapater Special Olympics team competed in the State Games at Keesler Air
Force Base in Biloxi. Noxapater brought
back 2 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze metals.
The Yak committee attended and helped cheer on the athletes
in each of their events. Noxapater school students and staff treated them to Dinner
at Golden Corral on Friday and Shaggy’s on Sunday.
Thank you for all of your
support for these athletes to be able to compete. Donations for next year's event can be made through the Noxapater Attendance Center in care of Tracy Jackson.
Special Olympics Sponsor: Tracy Jackson
Noxapater athletes:
- Kolanda Cooper 12th grade- Gold metal singles bocce, silver metal doubles bocce
- Garrett Jackson-11th grade-Gold metal shot put, silver metal 100M walking
- Clay Kugle-8th grade-400m Dash, shot put
- Anthony Prior 7th-Bronze metal- 50M walking, Bronze metal- tennis ball throw
YAK committee:
President- Princess Welch
Vice Pres.-
Maddie Edwards
Treasure-
Madelin Wilkes
Seceretary-
Cardale Eichelberger
Board
Members: Joshua Jones
Dashad Hornesbuger
Mary Grace Mills
Marcella Cole
