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Habersham County celebrates 37th Special Olympics

By Rob Moore
Posted 8:28PM on Sunday 18th March 2012 ( 13 years ago )
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David Halverson crosses the finish line in the 400-meter dash. (Photo/Rob Moore)
The Special Olympics Torch makes it way across the field, carried by Nathan Westmorelannd. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Brenda Francisco carries the Special Olympics Torch. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Habersham County Interim School Superintendent Larry Hill and Board of Education members Pat Taylor, Trent DeMore, Gilbert Barrett, Robert Barron and Rick Williams participate in Friday's parade. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Members of the Habersham County public safety community escorted the athletes in Friday's parade. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Courtney Brown, Justin Landers and Carlos Morales complete the 100-meter dash. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Athlete Kane Savage pauses for a picture with his buddy, Vivian Nisbet. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Matthew Miller celebrates after crossing the finish line in the wheelchair race. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Nicky Goguen prepares to hoist a throw in the shot put event. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Chandler Henry demonstrates how to use a hula hoop at Olympic Town. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Justin Landers gets airborne in the running long jump. (Photo/Rob Moore)
South Habersham Middle School Counselor Donnie Bennett jokes with athletes as he takes his turn in the dunking booth. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Teacher Greg Brock makes a splash in the dunking booth. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Dr. Renee Pryor, principal of Cornelia Elementary School, is dunked. (Photos/Rob Moore)
Fairview Elementary Assistant Principal Jennifer Chitwood realizes just how cold the water is as she is dunked for the first time. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Fairview Elementary Principal Darlene Hudson takes a plunge. (Photo/Rob Moore)
Bubble blowing was a popular activity in Olympic Town. (Photo/Rob Moore)

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