By Tommie Hope
Just because you have a disability does not mean you should be excluded from sports you would like to play. Hubbard disability students understood that and May 4-8 they participated in the 2015 47th Annual Special Olympics Chicago Summer Games. This is an inspiring and motivational event that takes place right here in Chicago at Soldier Field and Eckersall Stadium. It shows you that nothing can stop you from living your dream, no matter what you’re going through, you can accomplish anything. Congratulations to the whole team for winning a medal in their events. Jennifer Berra (Div.809) got 4th place in the 100 meter run. Kyle Young (Div. 706) placed 3rd in the shot put. Juan Diaz (Div. 713) placed 3rd in the softball throw. Alberto Soto (Div. 807) placed 2nd in the softball throw. Last but certainly not least, Desmond Perez (Div. 810) placed 1st in the shot put. Jennifer Berra (Div. 809) said, “It’s good. I felt good, happy, energetic and would do it again at any time. Alberto Soto (Div. 807) said, “I loved receiving medals.” Having supporters like Ms. Hund and Ms. Giaimo, who took time out of their week to encourage the athletes to push themselves to strive for more. A special mention to Christian Manney (Div. 608), knowing that he would be very hot and tired wore the Greyhound mascot costume in support of the Greyhound team. Everyone is a winner at Hubbard, but no one are winners like them.
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