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ForestParkReview.com Vol. 107, No. 20
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REVIEW MAY 15, 2024
D91 students shine at Illinois Special Olympics Spring Games
Three students qualified for the upcoming State Games By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ Staff Reporter
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Four athletes at Forest Park District D91 made history as they brought home medals from the Special Olympics Illinois Spring Games, the first time the district participated in the event. The Special Olympics Illinois Spring Games was held at the end of April in Aurora, Illinois. The four student athletes — or “Trailblazers,” as they are known — Giuliana “Gigi” Mason, 8, Josiah Milton, 11, Ivan Nhial, 10, and Immanuel “Captain” McKoy, 15, received four gold medals, as well as five silver medals across various track and field events. At the May 9 school board meeting, the athletes were honored by the board of education, where they See SPECIAL OLYMPICS on page 11
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