Brian Cabral (center) gets ready on Coach Bruce Ollis’ call to set off from the start line of the relay race. See more pictures on page 4 and at www.tryondailybulletin.com. (photo by Samantha Hurst)
Polk Co. Honor Guard members lead athletes in the Special Olympics opening ceremonies. (photos by Samantha Hurst)
Polk Vocational Services brought its own team
Honor guard members lead students onto the field.
Alex Sluder ran in the torch with law enforcement officials Seth Watkins, Jesse Chavez, Scott Hamby, Jason Sama and Michael Wheeler by his side.
Sluder helps light the torch.
Jedidiah Harris plays ball with PCHS student Anthony Marino.
Jedidiah discovers his talent for creating large bubbles.
Bill Collins tosses a tennis ball 10 ft into the air.
Kathy Witt attempts to go for first place blue.
Sean Yedon jumps as high as he can.
Yedon gives his second try at the long jump.
Dre Sutton shows off his vertical skills.
Jason Morrow crosses the finish line.
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Kiwanians Jim Jackson and Butch Collissimo prepare ribbons.
Shea Wheeler and Clint Poteat race to the finish line.
Wheelchair race contestants Jonathan Mills, left, and Vanessa Chavez-Boutista, right, get a bit of help from their race mates Christina Lynn, left, and Jenny Brown, right.
Clint Poteat receives his ribbon.
Volunteers from the Lions and Kiwanis Clubs prepare ribbons for the day’s winners.
Jane Ollis’ students from Edneyville Elementary joined in the day of fun.