It was a day for victories when Glendale High School hosted the
Special Olympics Southern California Tri Valley regional games this
weekend. More than 700 athletes, ages 8 to 80, participated in the
Saturday games. About 100 younger children also competed in the
event's "Mini-Meet." The games included aquatics, basketball, bocce
ball and track-and-field-type events. Winning athletes were awarded
gold, silver and bronze medals and all athletes were applauded
before, during and after matches and games. Athletes, volunteers,
organizers, family, friends and Glendale Police officers and
firefighters all participated in the opening ceremonies, during which
a torch was carried onto Glendale High's football field. The Special
Olympics torch is being carried 1,500 miles and will be taken June 6
to the Special Olympics Southern California Summer Games at Cal State
Long Beach. The Hoover High School jazz band, along with several area
ensembles, performed at the event.
