Everyone's a champion at Georgetown ISD's Special Olympic

  • Forbes Middle School student J.C. Cornitius, 14, joined by his teacher Carolina Banuelos, right, is welcomed with a spray of bubbles from well-wishers as he and his team arrive for the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The annual event, held at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex, continued on Wednesday. Photo by Andy Sharp.
    Forbes Middle School student J.C. Cornitius, 14, joined by his teacher Carolina Banuelos, right, is welcomed with a spray of bubbles from well-wishers as he and his team arrive for the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The annual event, held at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex, continued on Wednesday. Photo by Andy Sharp.
  • Georgetown High School student Cooper Harris is accompanied by his father Tol Harris and their friend Mike Melton (red shirt at right), as they participate the opening ceremony during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Georgetown High School student Cooper Harris is accompanied by his father Tol Harris and their friend Mike Melton (red shirt at right), as they participate the opening ceremony during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Participants take part in the opening ceremony for the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Participants take part in the opening ceremony for the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Georgetown High student Allison Sloma, right, joins her teacher Logan Snyder for the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during opening ceremonies for the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Georgetown High student Allison Sloma, right, joins her teacher Logan Snyder for the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” during opening ceremonies for the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Benold Middle School student Ariana Mata (center), 12, is joined by her mother Adriana Mata during the opening ceremony for the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Benold Middle School student Ariana Mata (center), 12, is joined by her mother Adriana Mata during the opening ceremony for the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Georgetown High student Cooper Harris is joined by his father Tol Harris as he gets ready to take part in a track event during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Georgetown High student Cooper Harris is joined by his father Tol Harris as he gets ready to take part in a track event during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Georgetown High School student Cooper Harris is joined by his dad Tol Harris as he nears the finish line of a track event during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Georgetown High School student Cooper Harris is joined by his dad Tol Harris as he nears the finish line of a track event during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Benold Middle School student Ariana Mata, 12, has her sights set on the finish line during a track event at the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Benold Middle School student Ariana Mata, 12, has her sights set on the finish line during a track event at the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Mary Ibarra cheers on her niece Ariana Mata, 12, a Benold Middle School student, as Ariana competes in a track event during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Mary Ibarra cheers on her niece Ariana Mata, 12, a Benold Middle School student, as Ariana competes in a track event during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • 12-year-old Ariana Mata, a Benold Middle School student, gets a hug from her aunt Mary Ibarra after Ariana completed a track event during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    12-year-old Ariana Mata, a Benold Middle School student, gets a hug from her aunt Mary Ibarra after Ariana completed a track event during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • East View High student Juanlys Tejeda, left, and Forbes Middle School student Karmen Ellis, right, race to the finish during a 100-meter track event during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    East View High student Juanlys Tejeda, left, and Forbes Middle School student Karmen Ellis, right, race to the finish during a 100-meter track event during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • East View High student Juanlys Tejeda, left, Antonio Guilfu, center, also from East View High, and Karmen Ellis, right, from Forbes Middle School, race to the finish line in a 100-meter race during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    East View High student Juanlys Tejeda, left, Antonio Guilfu, center, also from East View High, and Karmen Ellis, right, from Forbes Middle School, race to the finish line in a 100-meter race during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Carver Elementary School student Chizi Ekwenugo celebrates as he completes a 100-meter race during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Carver Elementary School student Chizi Ekwenugo celebrates as he completes a 100-meter race during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • East View High student Emerson Huerta gets a helping hand from her teacher Dora Rodriguez as she nears the finish of her 100-meter run during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    East View High student Emerson Huerta gets a helping hand from her teacher Dora Rodriguez as she nears the finish of her 100-meter run during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Mitchell Elementary School student Jaxon Reid, 10, competes in a 100-meter run during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Mitchell Elementary School student Jaxon Reid, 10, competes in a 100-meter run during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Mitchell Elementary School student Jaxon Reid, 10, wears a big smile after completing a 100-meter run during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Mitchell Elementary School student Jaxon Reid, 10, wears a big smile after completing a 100-meter run during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Georgetown High freshman Troy Crary competes in the long jump during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Georgetown High freshman Troy Crary competes in the long jump during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Bridges student Dylan Shellbert competes in the softball throw during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Bridges student Dylan Shellbert competes in the softball throw during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Bridges student Nick Diaz takes his turn in the tennis ball throw during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Bridges student Nick Diaz takes his turn in the tennis ball throw during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • East View student Caitlyn Clawson gets guidance and encouragement from East View paraprofessional Paula Dieckman as she participates in the softball throw during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    East View student Caitlyn Clawson gets guidance and encouragement from East View paraprofessional Paula Dieckman as she participates in the softball throw during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Paula Dieckman, a paraprofessional at East View High, provides a reassuring hand for student Caitlyn Clawson after Caitlyn competed in the softball throw during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Paula Dieckman, a paraprofessional at East View High, provides a reassuring hand for student Caitlyn Clawson after Caitlyn competed in the softball throw during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • East View student Emerson Huerta takes some rest time after competing in several events during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    East View student Emerson Huerta takes some rest time after competing in several events during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Benold Middle School student Ariana Mata, 12, competes in the tennis ball throw during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Benold Middle School student Ariana Mata, 12, competes in the tennis ball throw during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
  • Purl Elementary student Jevon Taylor, 11, takes some time away from competition to create very large bubbles in the Activity Village area during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
    Purl Elementary student Jevon Taylor, 11, takes some time away from competition to create very large bubbles in the Activity Village area during the Georgetown ISD Special Olympics on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

    Georgetown ISD's Special Olympics tournament was held May 5-6, 2026. The annual event was held at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex.     

    Photo by Andy Sharp

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