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We appreciate the support we have received from Special Olympics of Mass.
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Each team wears their own bright color shirt.
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BIG THX to students & teachers fr. @SouthShoreVoc for volunteering for our @SpOlympicsMA @ May. We couldn't do it without you!
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May's music teacher and musician Eric brings great energy to helping direct and coordinate the day.
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ThankYou @RiskStrategies for volunteering @ May's @SpOlympicsMA today in @TownofRandolph. We appreciate your cheers, help, and joy today!
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The day started with our athletes transitioning from the school, up the stairs onto the field.
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Student athletes range in age at the outdoor event from 8 to 22.
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You could feel the excitement as the student teams, each in matching color of tee shirts, gathered for the parade.
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The honored and revered cow bell ringer.
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During the week, each student athlete learned the Special Olympics Oath and created a poster for their oath.
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Our students are as diverse as our staff. Each preparing for the day in their own way.
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Left to Right: Alan Anselmi, Jr. Adaptive Phys Ed Instructor; Special Olympics Staff and Randolph Police Department Officer
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We were fortunate to have two organizations join us again this year as volunteers - South Shore Voc Tech and Risk Strategies. Thank you!
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We are thrilled when members of our executive staff join the festivities. This is Kevin M. More, M.B.A., Chief Information Officer - ready to cheer students.
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James was our torch bearer this year.
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Students can be seen holding their Special Olympic Oaths.
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Teachers and students team up to face the challenges of the day.
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May Center School, Randolph, art teacher Jennifer Vanora can be seen throughout the day laughing with students.
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Thank you to the Randolph Police Department for leading our parade.
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Parents line the sides watching their children parade into the games today.
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For students on the autism spectrum, the large gathering, noise and movement can be stressful.
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May staff Alan Anselmi Jr. works as MC and leads the athletes in saying the Special Olympics oath.
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Everyone participated in the national anthem.
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Alan facing the large crowd of athletes and leading them in the oath.
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Cheryl White is the Executive Director of our May Center School in Randolph, Mass.
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Staff bring as much joy and energy as many of the students to this day of games.
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After the parade, each team is assigned their first event.
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A football throw is one of the events today.
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Our Relay Race is a popular game.
