UNIFIED TRACK SPRINGS INTO SEASON

With the season underway, unified track members and helpers look towards success by

Paula Ramos

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by Carson Embree

Every athlete is included, regardless of ability -- that’s the mission of unified track, a popular spring sport. With hard work and dedication, unified track anticipates a season full of victory. Practicing every Monday and Wednesday, players are at work, including sophomore and helper Erica Kaufman.

“In usual practices, we stretch and then we go out to the track and practice some running, long jump or shot put,” Kaufman said. “For the last 15 minutes or so, we play a game with [everyone].”

Attracted by the sport’s community, Kaufman looks forward to another great season of unified track.

“I’m involved in unified track because of a friend that recommended it last year, and I came back because of how fun and awesome the environment was,” Kaufman said.

Likewise, sophomore and helper Sara Hobbeheydar looks forward to her first season of unified track.

“I’m looking forward to when track meets start, because I’ve never been in one,” Hobbeheydar said. “My favorite part of the team is definitely getting to meet new people outside of my usual social circle.”

The goal of Unified Track is to make the sport more inclusive for all students. As Kim Peek once said, “recognizing and respecting differences in others, and treating everyone like you want them to treat you, will help make our world a better place for everyone.”