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Special Olympics comes to DV

| 23 May 2017 | 08:00
    Gavin Munro just broke a DV record for running. He was excited and happy with the results. He told us he runs four miles every day. From left: Scarlett Weir, Mia Purdon, Ryan O’Connor, Adrianna Buchanan, Gavin Munro, Nixon Kameen, Ty Bates, and Jason King.
    Gavin Munro just broke a DV record for running. He was excited and happy with the results. He told us he runs four miles every day. From left: Scarlett Weir, Mia Purdon, Ryan O’Connor, Adrianna Buchanan, Gavin Munro, Nixon Kameen, Ty Bates, and Jason King.
    We began our interviews with Dominque Cavallaro. She sang the National Anthem. She sings the anthem at basketball games and many other sporting events. She started singing at the age of three. Her favorite event at the Special Olympics is the running. From left: Mia Purdon, Scarlett Weir, Ryan O’Connor, Dominique Cavallaro, Adrianna Buchanan, Nixon Kameen, Ty Bates, and Jason King.
    We began our interviews with Dominque Cavallaro. She sang the National Anthem. She sings the anthem at basketball games and many other sporting events. She started singing at the age of three. Her favorite event at the Special Olympics is the running. From left: Mia Purdon, Scarlett Weir, Ryan O’Connor, Dominique Cavallaro, Adrianna Buchanan, Nixon Kameen, Ty Bates, and Jason King.
    Next up for interview was Dr. John Bell, Superintendent of Delaware Valley School District. He spoke about what it was like to be the superintendent. He told us that Delaware Valley has been hosting the Special Olympics for 11 years. He said that he loves the Olympics and that there are about 20 different events held. He was asked what would happen if it rained, and he explained that they always have a rain date and it is usually the next day. Pictured is Dr. Bell with Adrianna Buchanan and Nixon Kameen.
    Next up for interview was Dr. John Bell, Superintendent of Delaware Valley School District. He spoke about what it was like to be the superintendent. He told us that Delaware Valley has been hosting the Special Olympics for 11 years. He said that he loves the Olympics and that there are about 20 different events held. He was asked what would happen if it rained, and he explained that they always have a rain date and it is usually the next day. Pictured is Dr. Bell with Adrianna Buchanan and Nixon Kameen.
    Mr. Aaron Weston, Principal of Special Education, was asked about his job. He said he works with and truly enjoys working for special needs children. From left: Ryan O’Connor, Mia Purdon, and Mr. Weston.
    Mr. Aaron Weston, Principal of Special Education, was asked about his job. He said he works with and truly enjoys working for special needs children. From left: Ryan O’Connor, Mia Purdon, and Mr. Weston.
    Erica Daddario and Alex Ford really enjoy the Special Olympics and are involved in sports. From left: Scarlett Weir, Mia Purdon, Ryan O’Connor, Erica Daddario, Alex Ford, Adrianna Buchanan, Nixon Kameen, Ty Bates, and Jason King
    Erica Daddario and Alex Ford really enjoy the Special Olympics and are involved in sports. From left: Scarlett Weir, Mia Purdon, Ryan O’Connor, Erica Daddario, Alex Ford, Adrianna Buchanan, Nixon Kameen, Ty Bates, and Jason King
    Officer Marty Gaughan was asked about providing security at the Special Olympics. He said everything was fine and running smoothly. From left: Scarlett Weir, Mia Purdon, Ryan O’Connor, Adrianna Buchanan, Officer Gaughan, Nixon Kameen, Ty Bates, and Jason King.
    Officer Marty Gaughan was asked about providing security at the Special Olympics. He said everything was fine and running smoothly. From left: Scarlett Weir, Mia Purdon, Ryan O’Connor, Adrianna Buchanan, Officer Gaughan, Nixon Kameen, Ty Bates, and Jason King.
    Mikaela Larry and Billy Hodgins were asked about being volunteers at the Special Olympics. They really enjoy helping. Mikaela also said that she just tried out and got accepted into Kutztown University’s Cheerleading team. From left: Ryan O’Connor, Scarlett Weir, Mia Purdon, Mikaela Larry, Billy Hodgins, Adrianna Buchanan, Nixon Kameen, Ty Bate, and Jason King.
    Mikaela Larry and Billy Hodgins were asked about being volunteers at the Special Olympics. They really enjoy helping. Mikaela also said that she just tried out and got accepted into Kutztown University’s Cheerleading team. From left: Ryan O’Connor, Scarlett Weir, Mia Purdon, Mikaela Larry, Billy Hodgins, Adrianna Buchanan, Nixon Kameen, Ty Bate, and Jason King.
    Kim Butaitis, Principal of Dingman Delaware Primary School, was asked what it was like to be principal. She said it is a good job and fun. Her favorite event at the Special Olympics is the high jump. From left: Kim Butaitis, Ryan O’Connor, Adrianna Buchanan, Jason King, Ty Bates, Nixon Kameen, and Scarlett Weir.
    Kim Butaitis, Principal of Dingman Delaware Primary School, was asked what it was like to be principal. She said it is a good job and fun. Her favorite event at the Special Olympics is the high jump. From left: Kim Butaitis, Ryan O’Connor, Adrianna Buchanan, Jason King, Ty Bates, Nixon Kameen, and Scarlett Weir.

By DVE-News/TV Reporters
MILFORD — DVE-News/TV Reporters went on location at the annual Special Olympics at the Delaware Valley main campus stadium, where they interviewed many people.
By Delaware Valley Elementary (DVE) News/TV Reporters Mia Purdon, Nixon Kameen, Scarlett Weir, Ryan O’Connor, Adrianna Buchanan, Ty Bates, and Jason King. All photos by Peg Snure.
Editor's note: This article has been updated to correct a photo caption. The Courier regrets the error.