The Daily Times

More than 300 athletes compete at Special Olympics

By Staff Reports,

2024-04-12

Despite rainy and cloudy conditions, the 2024 Blount County Special Olympics Track and Field events were held on Wednesday, April 10 at Heritage High School. Athletes representing many schools in Blount County competed in seveal events. Volunteers come out each year to asisst.

The day began with a Parade of Athletes. Athletes of the Year were recognized. They include Noah Myers of Heritage High School, Mary Ellen Chupak of Maryville High School, Olvin Rivera of William Blount High School and Shellie Vance, of The Gate.

Special Olympics Coach of the Year is Matt Miller, teacher and coach at Maryville Junior High School.

The Flame of Hope is brought into the stadium by members of the Alcoa Police Department, Blount County Sheriff’s Office, Maryville Police Department and other community volunteers. Students Tyler Cook (Union Grove Middle), Bentley Holloway (Montgomery Ridge Intermediate) and Logan Miller (Alcoa Middle) were the students chosen to pass off the flame.

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