Nearly 100 students from
Biltmore,
Mandarin Oaks,
Sabal Palm, Love Grove and
Biscayne elementary schools recently participated in the 20th annual Andrew Turner Physically Impaired Track Meet.
Organized this year by physical education coaches Al Henson, Scott Adolf, Joan Moore and John Gelles, the track meet is in memory of Andrew Turner, a physically impaired student from Mandarin Oaks Elementary who died from complications of spina bifida many years ago.
During the competition, which was held at the Mandarin Middle School track, students competed in various events based on their different ability levels, including the Frisbee fling, football punt and throw, beanbag toss, long jump, wheelchair obstacle course and more.
"This event is something fun for our physically impaired students to participate in and they love it," said Henson.
"They have been practicing and training for these events, and all the students
and their families really looked forward to it."
As the students were competing, their classmates, parents and teachers cheered them on, many waving homemade banners and signs.
One Mandarin Oaks Elementary student proudly wore a hat adorned with the acronym M.O.E., and yelled
"Go MOE!" for his classmates.
Mother Marketia Fleming said her son, Gregory, a student at Biltmore Elementary, was so excited about the meet. His excitement was evident with the smile he wore all day long as he competed in the football throw and other events.
More pictures from the meet are available on the
DCPS' flickr photostream.
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