On Thursday, February 4th, Ouachita Baptist University hosted the 2016 Special Olympics. Over 250 special needs athletes participated in a Special Olympics Basketball Tournament and Individual Skills Competitions. This event was held in the Vining Arena of SPEC from 10 a.m. to noon. Activities included the opening ceremonies and a pep rally at 10:00 a.m., followed by games and individual skills competitions. Volunteers were encouraged to assist as long as their class schedule permits. Volunteers assisted in clapping, giving hugs, smiles, cheering, doing the wave, jump rope, flapping a parachute, hula hoop and passing/shooting.
Alex Jennings, sophomore OBU volunteer.
Bradford Bragg, Assistant Wellness Coordinator at Arkadelphia Human Development Center.
Hannah Tingle, freshman OBU volunteer.
Story adapted from Emily Brosius, audio and graphics compiled by Rachel Wicker.
