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"Special Olympians laugh, play, celebrate" written by Olivia Neeley on April 12, 2013 was published by the Wilson Daily Times. This article displays several children and the pride they experienced on this day. Last year the Special Olympics were held at Hunt High School in Wilson, NC. Many Students from all schools came out to participate and volunteer in the games. According to D'Shia Bennett from Winstead Elementary School, "I did awesome". Throughout this article there are many quotes of young children that are showing their pride in what they have accomplished. 

I chose this article for many reasons. Last year I was a senior at Hunt High School and I worked side by side with the assistant principal, Ronnia Cockrell, who was also in charge of the Special Education Program at Hunt. I took on a big responsibility and helped plan and organize this big event. This article demonstrates that although these students have disabilities they are able to compete in events and resemble the human characteristics that are often thought not to be there. I know that this is a positive aspect that I can use and that will show the feelings of these fantastic and inspirational people.