The Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District held a Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program at the Harlingen Boys and Girls Club on Thursday, December 8.
The Motor Activity Training Program is designed for athletes who are unable to participate in other Special Olympics sports competitions because of their skill or functional abilities. This very special event aims to prepare athletes — including those with severe or profound intellectual disability and significant physical disabilities — for sport-specific activities appropriate for their ability levels.
During this fun-filled challenge day, the students had the opportunity to participate in activities like parachutes, bean bag toss, moon jumps, ball pit, manipulatives, bowling, basketball, and riding scooters.
Several volunteer groups assisted at the event including the Harlingen Knights of Columbus #11070, Harlingen South Cheerleaders, and various HCISD Special Education staff members and parents.
Click on gallery below for more photos from the event.
The following students received Special Olympics Medals in recognition for their participation in the program:
| Treasure Hills Elementary | |
| 1 | Olivia Roel |
| 2 | Boy Pizano |
| Sam Houston Elementary | |
| 3 | Yenko Avila |
| 4 | Michael Medrano |
| 5 | Martha Hernendez |
| 6 | Mariana Torres |
| 7 | Keyna Barrera |
| 8 | Angel Galindo |
| 9 | Sofia Esparza |
| Means Elementary | |
| 10 | Jordan Gallegos |
| 11 | Noah Garcia |
| Bowie Elementary | |
| 12 | Arath Acosta |
| 13 | Nyla Guerrero |
| 14 | Juan Flores |
| 15 | Cristobal Gonzales |
| 16 | Laura Marrinques |
| 17 | Michael Nunez-Villafana |
| Crockett Elementary | |
| 18 | Martin Chapa |
| 19 | Embry Garcia |
| Lamar Elementary | |
| 20 | Nestor Badillo |
| 21 | Jonah Cruz |
| 22 | Brandon Cruz |
| Milam Elementary | |
| 23 | Aiden Adape |
| 24 | Argelio Alonso |
| 25 | Jeremiah Badon |
| 26 | Victoria Cordero |
| Memorial Middle School | |
| 27 | Braulio Martinez |
| Vela Middle School | |
| 28 | Adriana De La Cruz |
| Coakley Middle School | |
| 29 | Daniel De Santos |
| 30 | Natasha Martinez |
| Gutierrez Middle School | |
| 31 | Aaliyah Jimenez |
| Vernon Middle School | |
| 32 | Shelby Mora |
| Harlingen High School South | |
| 33 | Michael Lopez |
| 34 | Justin Valdez |
| 35 | Oscar Muniz |
| 36 | Alyssa Arismendez |
| 37 | Jesus Herrera |
| 38 | Ryan Barrera |
| 39 | Joseph Hernandez |
| 40 | Caitlyn Maley |
| 41 | Alyssa Salinas |
| 42 | Deidre Cantu |
| 43 | Adrian Paz |
| Harlingen High School | |
| 44 | Zephaniah Perales |
| 45 | Katherine Pearcy |
| 46 | Joshua Satterfield |
| 47 | Aarron Shaikh |
| 48 | Nicholas De La Garza |
| 49 | Domonick De Hoyos |
Re: Martin Chapa, Crockett Elementary
Thank you very much HCISD staff for your excellent service to my grandson and our family.
Have a Happy New Year 2017
Desi Martinez
Harlingen, Texas