Montana Special Olympics 2017

Join us for the 2017 State Summer Games

May 16 -19 Missoula

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OFFICE

OF THE GOVERNOR STATE OF MONTANA

Steve Bullock GOVERNOR

Montana

Mike Cooney LT. GOVERNOR

Dear Fans of Special Olympics Montana,

Fellow Montanans: If you are a fan of sports that create unity in our communities, then you are already a fan of Special Olympics. If you are a fan of dignity, then you are already a fan of Special Olympics. If you are a fan of generosity, then you are already a fan of Special Olympics. To all the fans, I welcome you all to the 2017 Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games in Missoula.

Summer Games showcase the hard work and training of athletes and represent a unique opportunity to unify and strengthen our communities and state. They remind us how to play and live unified so all Montanans are valued for their gifts and talents. They give all participants the opportunity to share their talents, skills, and friendship with other athletes and fellow Montanans.

We know the strength of this great state is founded upon imagining the possible with the resolve to never give up. This is no more apparent than here, at these Summer Games, where athletes try their best and inspire all of us to do the same.

As Honorary Head Coach of the Special Olympics Summer Games, let me be among the first to thank all the athletes, the city of Missoula, the Five Valley Area, and the hundreds of volunteers, organizations, and businesses for all their efforts to showcase the talents of these great athletes—at these Games and throughout the year. Your work puts the “treasure” into Treasure State.

To our athletes, congratulations! Regardless of how you finish, having started makes you all champions!

I invite you to join us on May 17th, 2017 for the Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games.

See you there!

In just a few days, one of Montana’s largest and certainly most inspiring sports competitions will be hosted in Missoula. Please join us for the 2017 Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games, May 16-19, and cheer on some of the world’s most determined athletes. On and off the playing field athletes will inspire you by their tenacity, humble you by their sportsmanship, and challenge you to give your personal best in whatever you do.

Join us Wednesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. (6:30 p.m. preshow) for a spirited, fun and family-friendly Opening Ceremony in Washington Grizzly Stadium on the University of Montana campus. The Law Enforcement Torch Run will deliver the Flame of Hope as the high energy High Street Band from Boise, Idaho gets all the fans on their feet.

How can you participate? Attend competitions and be a fan in the stands. Encourage athletes and witness the everyday heroism of their can-do attitudes. Watch athletes remove the apostrophe from words like can’t, won’t and don’t, and replace them with can, will and do.

Help reveal the champion in all of us. Lend a hand and volunteer! It’s not too late! Just visit www.somt.org and register to volunteer online.

As an athlete-centered, family-based, volunteer-driven and sponsor-donor supported movement, we gratefully acknowledge the many coaches who’ve given considerable time to prepare athletes for competition; the volunteer Games Management Team guided by Games Co-Directors Jim Foley and James Scott, Jr. who have given countless hours to prepare to welcome everyone; the hundreds of sponsors and donors who through their financial support underwrite these Games, and to loving families who share their masterful teachers, the athletes, with all of us.

To all, thank you for believing in the human spirit and for helping lift up the athletes so they may take their rightful place in our communities.

Be part of a joyful revolution that unites all of us around fitness and health, acceptance and respect, and inclusive communities. Join us. Attend the Games. It’s Game On!

Sincerely,

STEVE BULLOCK Governor

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Phyllis Washington HONORARY CO-CHAIR The Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation

Kevin Riley HONORARY CO-CHAIR President/CEO First Interstate BancSystem, Inc.

Beth McFadden BOARD CHAIRMAN Special Olympics Montana

Bob Norbie CHIEF EXECUTIVE FAN Special Olympics Montana

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Giving Time, Receiving Love he exercise of volunteering nourishes the soul, and its after-effects are contagious.

Donating time to a worthy cause, organization or someone in need strikes a chord deep within our core, somewhere the naked eye can’t see.

And the good vibrations keep us coming back for more.

For First Interstate Bank employees—and countless others—Special Olympics of Montana has provided that platform by celebrating the successes and strengths of some of Montana’s mightiest athletes. Each year, these Olympians remind us that the glory is in the pursuit, not the result, as everyday heroes reveal themselves right before our eyes.

We find resolve in their grit, their heart and their spirit. It’s what’s kept First Interstate Bank employees like Sarah Mariani, James Scott and Kara Cook coming back year after year to volunteer for Special Olympics—an organization all three have said changed their lives.

Both sides of the finish line

Two Special Olympics memories stick out in Sarah Mariani’s mind.

She fondly remembers watching one athlete (who’d trained for two months straight) come inches from victory, only to pass it up for an even greater reward.

Just as he was about to cross the finish line, the young man noticed one of his fellow competitors had tripped, falling to the track. He stopped. Lifted him up, and they crossed the finish line together.

“Of course this cost him his medal, but that didn’t bother him at all,” Mariani said. “He cared more about his new buddy than placing on the podium.”

There wasn’t a dry eye in the stadium, Mariani said.

Mariani has been involved with Special Olympics since 2014, serving on the Summer State Games Management Team as Awards Director. In 2015, she was recruited to join the Five Valleys Area Management Team as a Special Events Coordinator and is now training to become the Athlete Leadership Director.

Cheering on Special Olympics athletes is second nature to Mariani, but during one occasion, she found herself on the receiving end of their encouragement and support.

She’d volunteered to participate in the Special Olympics “Over the Edge” fundraiser at First Interstate Bank in Billings. Nerves gave way to fear while rappelling down the 18-story building, but a Special Olympics athlete calmed and reassured Mariani so she could finish.

“Another Special Olympics athlete was at the bottom of the building after my rappel to drape a participation medal around my neck,” she said.

Mariani said the friendships she’s developed with athletes and other Special Olympics volunteers are priceless.

“I have yet to meet a volunteer who hasn’t returned to help again,” she said.

In his DNA

James Scott understands and appreciates the value of giving back to the places we call home.

As a member of First Interstate Bank’s founding family, James continues to spur on the legacy left by his grandfather, Homer Scott, Sr. The bank has grown from a single location in Sheridan, Wyo., to more than 80 locations throughout Montana, Wyoming and South Dakota. A commitment to giving back to the communities it serves has hallmarked First Interstate’s approach to doing business since the bank was founded in 1968.

For James, serving as the Special Olympics Premier Sponsor is simply an extension of that promise.

James has served as Co-director for Special Olympics Montana’s State Summer Games from 2015-2017. He’s also been instrumental in raising more than $5 million in sponsorship support and donations for Special Olympics.

“I saw the State Summer Games as an excellent way to meet and connect with highly-engaged members of the community while supporting a truly loved organization,” James said.

And James isn’t afraid to get his feet wet to support Special Olympics.

During the 2015 Super Grizzly Dip, a polar plunge presented by the Law Enforcement Torch Run that benefits Special Olympics Montana, James dressed up as a chicken.

His original task was to cheer on people too “chicken” to jump in, but he put an exclamation point on the event by taking the plunge himself.

“Being a part of Special Olympics fills your soul and makes you feel part of something bigger than yourself,” James said.

Left to right: Sarah Mariani, James Scott, Jr., and Kara Cook

Despite the challenge

What we oftentimes find from volunteering is that the simple act of giving has more intrinsic value to the giver than receiver.

Kara Cook, a veteran Special Olympics volunteer, finds this to be true.

When she was in college, Cook worked for Beach Transportation on a Special Needs bus helping kids get to and from school.

“The relationships I built with the kids have always stuck with me,” Cook said. “Among other things, they taught me to persevere despite the challenge.”

A young man who crossed Cook’s path some time ago embodies this spirt.

Isaac Baldry came all the way from Miles City to Missoula to speak to hundreds of people at a Special Olympics dinner and auction. He used his iPad to create an uplifting and witty speech.

“You see, Isaac is not only wheelchair-bound, but he is also unable to vocalize his thoughts and feelings verbally,” Cook said.

Cook holds on to the strength and tenacity Isaac exhibited that day—and every day.

“I’m excited to see him compete this year in the wheelchair races,” she added.

Working for a company that not only supports but encourages volunteerism at a local level is something Cook is proud of.

“The more you give, the more you get out of life,” she said. “I am grateful that First Interstate Bank recognizes the importance of giving back to the community not only through the Foundation, but through the support of its employees.”

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Games Management Team Special Events

Diane Beck - Special Events Co-Director Julie Gemar-Williams - Special Events Co-Director Brent Taylor – Dance and Carnival Committee Tracy Barton – Dance and Carnival Committee Tricia Hightower – Dance and Carnival Committee Bill Johnston – Dance and Carnival Committee Kristen Hummer - Dance and Carnival Committee Michael McGill - Opening Ceremony Committee Christie Anderson-Magill Opening Ceremony Committee Denise Sherman – Opening Ceremony Committee Colleen Kinsella – Opening Ceremony Committee Sophia Gutierrez - Olympic Village Committee Karen Allen - Unified Strategy Committee Kendell Lincoln - Unified Strategy Committee Grant Lincoln - Unified Strategy Committee Jed Liston - UM Liaison Erika Burke – Closing Ceremony Ashley Larkin – Closing Ceremony Jennifer Barnard – Special Events

Support Services

Honorary Co-Chairs

Phyllis Washington, The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation Kevin Riley, President and CEO, First Interstate BancSystem, Inc.

Honorary Head Coach Governor Steve Bullock

Management Team

Jim Foley - Games Co-Director James Scott Jr. - Games Co-Director Theresa Cox - Secretary

Administration

Janet White - Administration Co-Director Helen Kelly - Administration Co-Director Kristin English - Administration Co-Director

Competition & Venue

Chuck Maes - Competition Co-Director Tia Fluri - Competition Co-Director Lance Osler - Athletics Director Paulette McMannis - Athletics Committee Gina Launi - Athletics Committee Kelsey Steinman- Athletics Committee Savannah Boom – Athletics Committee Deb Dantic – Athletics Committee Lanni Jacobson - Aquatics Co-Director Curt Jacobson - Aquatics Co-Director Toni Evans - Gymnastics Director Kelly Durban - Gymnastics Co-Director Lynnsey Dreiling - Equestrian Director Peter Kern - Cycling Director Chris Anderson - Golf Director

Jared Amoss - Golf Committee Jeff Vandergrift - Bocce Co-Director Aggie Vandergrift - Bocce Co-Director Donna Bainbridge - MATP Director Charlie Woida - Powerlifting Director Todd Frank - Kayaking Director McKell Bennett - Soccer Co-Director Mark Plakorus - Soccer Co-Director Mary Kehl - Triathlon Committee Dennis Bender - Triathlon Committee Elise Brady – Triathlon Committee Sarah Mariani - Awards Director

Human Resources

Kara Cook - HR Director

Law Enforcement Torch Run Truman Tolson - LETR Liaison Chris Colgan – LETR Liaison Jenna Volinkaty – LETR Liaison Jason Johnson – LETR Liaison

Operations

Mick Hansen - Event & Street Signage Charlie Thorne - Event & Street Signage Brandon Kress - Adams Center Shannon Brilz – U of M

Public Relations

Al Kessler - Public Relations Co-Director Sandy Kessler - Public Relations Co-Director Chris Spiker - Theme/Logo/Advertising Emily Foster - Missoulian Liaison Leslie Laird - KPAX Liaison Hatton Littman - MCPS Communications Liaison

Mike Duffield - Support Services Co-Director Kay Duffield - Support Services Co-Director Darrell Hirsch - Support Services Co-Director Gerry Heivilin - Team BBQ/Dine Out Committee Brittany Jones - Hospitality Boxes Judi Calahan – Team Dine Out Committee David Calahan - Support Services Committee Mary Pittaway – Healthy Athletes Food Committee Cynthia Lotty – Healthy Athletes Food Committee Tyler J Johnson – Support Services Committee Tom Wilkins – Support Services Committee

Medical

Donna Bainbridge Medical Coverage & Wellness Chair Rebecca Morley – Medical Coverage & Wellness Jessica Moore - Medical Coverage

Fundraising

Gene Peterson - Fundraising Co-Director Jim O’Day - Fundraising Co-Director Bob Burns - Fundraising Committee Kym Black - Fundraising Committee Bob Hermes - Fundraising Committee

Area & Athlete Representatives Sarah Mariani – Area Liaison

Evaluation

Rob Edwards – Director

General Support Julie Languounet Shannon Parsons Sue Brown Sarah Tarka-Baer Ken Triphan John Weber

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Inspiring all of us—one athlete at a time ransformative is a word often used by athletes and their family members to describe the impact of the Special Olympics Montana mission in their lives. While Special Olympics Montana President & CEO, Bob Norbie, says it is humbling to hear this passionate testimonial from those the organization aims to serve, he believes the transformative appreciation doesn’t begin with staff or volunteers, but rather with donors and sponsors like the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation.

“For over 25 years the Washington family has demonstrated their commitment for the Special Olympics Montana mission through their generosity. Their annual support has shaped our organization and made us the movement we are throughout Montana today,” said Norbie.

“You can tell it’s more about their heart for people than it is the simple, yet meaningful act of offering charitable support. The entire Washington family, to include the employees of the Washington Companies, are devoted to the idea that they can improve Montana lives by helping people find their voice, discover their identity and feel true inclusion,” he continued.

“That’s empowerment and love.”

As a Premier Sponsor of the 2017 State Summer Games, the Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation create a platform for people with intellectual disabilities to experience the power of sports as they demonstrate courage and joy through competition.

In addition to their financial support, employees of the Washington Companies share their time and talent with Special Olympics Montana as volunteers, namely hosting the Family and Friends Barbeque at the Washington Family Grant Creek Ranch. Meanwhile, Phyllis serves as an Honorary Co-Chair of the Summer Games, lending her leadership and energetic presence to the events throughout Missoula.

“The State Summer Games are an incredible celebration of the human spirit, showcasing athlete abilities over disabilities, and demonstrating the societal values of inclusion and respect,” said Phyllis Washington. “Through these inspiring Montanans, we can all learn more about our world, each other, and ourselves. We are proud to sponsor such a wonderful event.”

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2017 State Summer Games Calendar of Events Tuesday, May 16 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 17 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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LETR BBQ and Torch Arrival Teams Check-In Coaches Meeting

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Nerve Center & Information UM - Adams Center Lobby Medical/First Aid Sports Venues/Clinic near Dornblaser Athletics (3000m) Dornblaser Field Unified Sports Triathlon (Swim-Bike-Run) Missoula YMCA Team Bocce UM Riverbowl Fields Motor Activities Training Program UM West Auxiliary Gym Athletics (Softball Throw, Shot Put) Dornblaser Field Athletics (Turbo Jav) Dornblaser Field Soccer - 5 vs. 5 & Individual Skills UM - Soccer Stadium Golf - Level 1 (Individual Skills) UM - Golf Course Golf - Levels 2-5 (9 & 18 Hole Singles and Alternate Shot) UM - Golf Course Gymnastics Mismo Gymnastics Kayaking Frenchtown Pond Family & Friends Hospitality Sports Venues Health & Wellness Education UM - Soccer Stadium Health & Wellness Education UM - Riverbowl Fields Health & Wellness Education Dornblaser Field Olympic Village – Merchandise Sales UM – Outside of the Adams Center Lunch Pick up UM - The Corner Store Team BBQ UM - GSA Lot WA-Grizzly Stadium Torch Run – Final Leg Arrives UM - Washington-Grizzly Stadium Marshaling of Athletes/Pre-Show Entertainment UM - Washington-Grizzly Stadium Parade of Athletes/Opening Ceremony UM - Washington-Grizzly Stadium

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World Down Syndrome Day: Logan Charles left lasting impact on community

By Jessica Crowley

Missoula.

On this day we would like to celebrate Logan once more, and remind his parents and sister that he will never leave our hearts. He made a huge impact on our Missoula community, and we miss him every day. Logan was a perfect example of what individuals, with or without DS, can live like when they choose to live life to the fullest. He was constantly surrounded by people who just couldn’t get enough of his amazing kindness and compassion, and we were so very blessed to know him.

Please help the Montana Down Syndrome Association get the word out to families who may be interested and benefit from knowledge of our organization. It is our goal to unite families and support them in many ways, and we would love to hear from you on how we can better serve our communities. Check out our website (www.mtdsa.org) to learn more of what is going on near your hometown, and contact us for further questions, with ideas and to connect. We’d love to hear from you.

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arch 21 is recognized as World Down Syndrome Day because the date 3/21 matches the medical reason for Down syndrome, and extra (or third) 21st chromosome.

There may be many different ways to celebrate and observe this day all around the world, but in Montana we want to do our own thing. The Montana Down Syndrome Association is a statewide nonprofit organization that seeks to empower individuals with Down syndrome and support their families in varied ways, by offering financial assistance, a lending library of materials, community outreach, and educational, emotional, and social support and encouragement. Our board is made up of awesome people who care endlessly and volunteer tirelessly.

We want to engage our community on this day, and year round, by letting our DS community know that we are behind them all the way and that we believe in them! They are needed and honored in our town and all across Montana.

Although we have very many friends statewide whom we enjoy each time we meet, and every day, we’d like to call special attention to one. Recently we lost a darling friend, Logan Charles, a beautiful and outgoing high schoolaged young man who had Down syndrome. He was a ray of sunshine to everyone who knew him, kind, joyful and full of life. Many times MTDSA had the pleasure to cheer Logan on in his events at Special Olympics meets, chat with his loving family, and celebrate with him at the annual Buddy Walk in

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2017 Opening Ceremony

Washington-Grizzly Stadium - Wednesday, May 17th Lighting the Flame of Hope! Let the Games Begin!

• Welcome: Kevin Riley, President & CEO, First Interstate BancSystem & Phyllis Washington, The Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation • Masters of Ceremonies: Peter Christian & Timothy Zavarelli, Missoula Otters athlete • Invocation: Kyler Morrison, Whitefish Thunder athlete • Honor Song: Patricia Christensen • Circle of Honor: Law Enforcement Honor Guard & over 100 LETR officers from across the state of Montana will usher in the Flame of Hope • National Anthem: Very Special Arts Choir • The Flame of Hope: Jessica Hasler, 2016 Athlete of the Year & UMPD Chief Marty Ludemann • Athlete Oath: Joe Gibson, Silver Bow DD Council athlete • Coaches Oath: Terri Stephens, Miles City Cowboys & Cowgirls coach • Officials Oath: Charlie Woida, SSG Powerlifting Venue Director • Remarks: Bob Norbie, President/CEO Special Olympics Montana • Interpreter: Bonnie Christensen

Skyler Stiles, 2015 Athlete of the Year, and Missoula County Sheriff T.J. McDermott

ans of all ages are invited to the Opening Ceremony of the 2017 Special Olympics State Summer Games at Washington-Grizzly Stadium on Wednesday, May 17th. Help us kick off the largest sporting event in the state by filling the stadium and supporting the most inspiring athletes in Montana.

The pre-show festivities being at 6:30 pm with live music by the High Street Band, along with your favorite local mascots: Ollie – Missoula Osprey and Monte – The University of Montana.

6:30pm – Pre-Show Entertainment

• Mascots: Ollie – Missoula Osprey and Monte – The University of Montana.

• Live Music with the High Street Band! A wild and crazy group of colorful zoot suited guys having a party at every gig! A High Street “AUDIENCE INTERACTIVE” experience, playing hits from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and TODAY.

7:00pm – Opening Ceremony Highlights

• Parade of Athletes: Special Olympics Montana Delegations • Performers: MCPS Bands, Super Skippers, Mismo Gymnastics, and Roots Acro Sports • Remembrance: Honoring Special Olympics Montana athletes, volunteers, and fans of the movement

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About Special Olympics Montana Our Mission

Motor Activities Training Program (MATP)

Special Olympics Montana provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

MATP provides comprehensive motor activity and recreational training for people with severe intellectual disabilities or multiple disabilities. MATP places emphasis on training and participation rather than competition.

Who We Are…

One Team, One Voice, One Vision

• Special Olympics Montana is an athlete-centered, family-based, volunteer-driven and sponsor-supported movement.

• In 1970, Special Olympics Montana hosted the first State Summer Games

with around 400 athletes.

• We currently serve over 2,400 athletes from 65 Montana communities

and 120 local programs who train and compete year-round for Area, Regional, and State Games.

• Special Olympics Montana has approximately 350 Unified partners who

compete as teammates alongside our athletes.

• Approximately 2-3% or 20,000 to 30,000 Montanans have an intellectual

disability. By 2020 SOMT plans to serve at least 3,000 athletes annually.

• Our athletes range from 8 to 86 years old with an even number of adults

and children.

• More than 250 children participate in the Young Athletes Program.

• We offer competitions, trainings and health exams to athlete at no charge.

• Donations received from generous individuals and businesses fund SOMT

games and programs.

• Over 4,000 Montanans annually support the SOMT Mission by giving their

time and talent as volunteers.

What We Do…

Transform Lives Through Sport

Sport is a powerful force. It can shift the focus from disability to ability, from isolation to involvement. We offer competition in 18 Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Alpine Skiing • Floor Hockey • Aquatics • Golf • Athletics (Track & Field) Gymnastics • Basketball • Kayaking • Bocce • Powerlifting • Bowling Soccer • Cross Country Skiing • Snowboarding • Cycling • Snowshoeing Equestrian • Triathlon

Unified Sports Unified Sports training and competition brings together athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to share in the joy of sports and to celebrate all abilities.

Young Athletes Special Olympics Inclusive Young Athletes is an early childhood sports and educational play program for children aged 2 to 7 years old, with and without intellectual disabilities.

Build Communities of Inclusion Inclusive communities foster a supportive environment for athletes to develop their full potential. To build communities of inclusion in Montana, we provide comprehensive programming in health, education, and athlete leadership.

Unified Champion Schools Unified Strategy for Schools is a multi-faceted, education-based project that uses sports and education programs to activate young people to develop school communities where all youth are agents of change. With sports as the foundation, Unified Champion Schools offer a combination of effective interventions that equip young people with tools and training to create sports, classroom and community experiences that: reduce bullying and exclusion, promote healthy activity and interactions, combat stereotypes and stigmas, eliminate hurtful language in schools, and engage young people in pro-social activities that lead to improved behavior and school climate.

Healthy Athletes The Healthy Athletes initiative provides free health exams and education for Special Olympics athletes. Currently, Special Olympics Montana provides these exams at the State Basketball Tournament.

Athlete Leadership Program The Athlete Leadership Program allows athletes to explore roles beyond competition – such as being an assistant coach, volunteer, committee member, or spokesperson.

Law Enforcement Torch Run The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) is the largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics in the world. Since its inception in 1981, the Law Enforcement Torch Run has raised more than half a billion dollars. Montana Torch Run began in 1985 and year-round fundraising events include the Torch Run Relay, Polar Plunges®, Tip-a-Cops, Dodgeball Tournament, World’s Largest Truck Convoy, and more.

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Mansch On Montana: Trevor shares the Gold

By Scott Mansch, Great Falls Tribune

Athlete Trevor Trainer-Windle competes at the World Winter Games in Austria

revor Trainer-Windle was born with a little less aptitude for learning.

And also with a lot more capacity to care.

And that’s why he only has one gold medal around his neck these days. Because you see, he gave the other one away in an effort to ease a family’s pain.

“There should be more people like him,” says his mother, Coral Trainer.

Trevor, 26, is a superstar skier who last month in Schladming, Austria, won gold medals in male advanced slalom and giant slalom at the Special Olympics World Winter Games.

When he returned home to Great Falls on March 25, he immediately found Tim and Heather Rohlf of Great Falls. Their son Colton had been a Special Olympics “Unified Partner” and a role model for many, including Trevor.

“Giving the medal was more than I was expecting it to be,” Trevor says. “It made me feel happy. I looked up at the sky and said ‘Thank goodness for my friend.’ ” Exactly a year ago on March 25, Colton was killed in a car accident.

Trevor was discovered to have a learning disability as a small child. He also was diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. “It was a little hard when he was younger,” Coral says. “Just to learn about everything that was going on with him and coming to grips with that.”

She pauses.

“Then he got into Special Olympics and it was all good.”

Trevor attended Sunnyside Elementary, East Middle School and Great Falls High. He later obtained his GED from Paris Gibson Education Center.

“He’s been a good kid,” Coral says. “He loved school, so I never had to worry

about that. And now Special Olympics. He doesn’t miss any time with that either.”

Trevor started skiing as a 9-year-old.

“It was a rough first year,” Coral recalls. “The second year was a little better and he just took off after that.”

Trevor also participates in Special Olympics basketball, track and soccer.

Skiing is his main sport. He also holds down a full-time job at Arby’s in Great Falls.

“It’s a good franchise. I’ve been there five years,” Trevor says, an everpresent smile on his face. “When I came back (from Austria) all my managers put ‘Welcome Home’ on the drive-thru billboard. That was pretty cool.”

Trevor and fellow skier Cedar Vance of Whitefish were the only Montanans to qualify for the Special Olympics World Games.

“I was a little nervous about how he was going to place when I saw all the athletes there,” Coral says, referring to the 2,500 at the World Games.

She shakes her head and smiles.

“I never dreamed we’d be where we are today, with him going to Austria and representing Montana and the United States,” she said.

What does Trevor hope to accomplish in the future?

“Well, after my brother and sister graduate I want to get a place of my own,” he smiles.

Oh, he is asked, has it been difficult to live at home?

“Not at all,” Trevor says, shooting his mother a smile. “It’s been an easy road.”

The trip to Austria, Trevor says, was awesome.

“The scenery, the mountains …” he says. “We got to see castles. And a chocolate factory.”

More smiles.

What was the best thing about the whole trip?

He pauses.

Was it returning home to see his family?

Trevor’s eyes brighten again. And he describes the feeling when he gave the gold medal to Colton’s folks.

“He was one of my special best friends,” Trevor says. “It actually brought them a smile, finally.

“It felt good.”

Coral smiles easily and often, too. But when asked about Trevor and his recent display of generosity, her lips tremble.

“Amazing,” she says. “It’s awesome. He’s the most caring and loving person.”

The tears roll down her cheeks.

“For everyone to know how much he loved somebody and how good a friends they were, and for him to do that … It was really cool for him to give that to Colton’s mom and dad,” she says.

Coral notes her son’s sports career means much, but not as much as simply having the opportunity to compete.

“Anybody who’s having a bad day, they need to go watch Special Olympics,” Coral says. “Because that will change everything.”

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Dance & Carnival

he Dance & Carnival is a celebratory evening, filled with music, dancing, and carnival games. Athletes, families, volunteers, coaches and friends are invited to attend. This spectacular event is sponsored and hosted by First Security Bank!

Band: Live Music with the High Street Band! A wild and crazy group of colorful zoot suited guys having a party at every gig! A High Street “AUDIENCE INTERACTIVE” experience, playing hits from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and TODAY. Games & Activities: monster basketball, birdie ball, gigantic TIC-TAC-TOE, high striker, face painting, fun fitness, health promotion, photos, an appearance from “Flash” from Bikers Against Bullies, and so much more!

JOIN US

Thursday, May 18th 7:00pm – 9:00pm

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Hundreds of Special Olympics athletes compete in Bocce during Spring Games

By Dillon Kato

said the bocce competition also included unified teams where volunteers played alongside the athletes.

“We want to get rid of the concept that this is different and set aside for them and have it be about inclusiveness and all of us instead,” he said.

Molly Howard, one of the volunteers who officiated the bocce matches, said she’s helped out with this event for three years, although she’s been involved in Special Olympics longer than that.

In addition to keeping the game moving along, Howard and Sue Priddy, the other officials working on her court, kept up a steady stream of encouragement to each of the athletes when they stepped forward to make their throw.

“This is my favorite event. You really get to work with the athletes the most on this one,” Howard said.

The Spring Games will wrap up Friday with swimming events at the Missoula Family YMCA. The Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games will start on May 16. This is the final year of a three-year period wher e the games will be hosted by Missoula.

Five Valleys Area athletes compete in Bocce at the local spring games

ylan Obresley and Moses Yellowrobe slapped a double high five over their heads each time one of them finished his throw.

The 14-year-old teammates from Missoula were just a pair of the around 300 who competed in bocce at Playfair Park on Thursday during the second day of the Special Olympics Five Valleys Area Spring Games.

This is Obresley’s first year competing in the Spring Games, and he said although he’s also competing in track and field, bocce is the event he’s the best at.

“We get to practice almost every week at school, and I just get better every time,” he said.

Ten courts rimmed with PVC piping were laid out in the grass at Playfair Park throughout the morning to accommodate all of the athletes.

“Our focus here is to set out to create a championship setting. When they go to these games, they get to feel like the champions,” said Special Olympics area director Jose Diaz.

The event, which celebrated its 40th anniversary this year, started Wednesday with opening ceremonies and the track and field competitions in Frenchtown.

More than 330 athletes from 26 teams came to Missoula for the games, Diaz said. Each athlete can select multiple events to compete in over the three-day games, with around 300 electing to take part in bocce.

Athletes typically spend at least eight weeks practicing for their events, said Evan Lopez, the sports and competition coordinator for the games.

“Most of these are year-round teams that are always practicing,” Lopez said.

“When they come to compete, they bring some of their family members, their friends, and people to cheer them on.”

In addition to two- and four-person teams of Special Olympics athletes, Lopez

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Thank You, Sponsors & Fans of the 2017 State Summer Games Premier Sponsors

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Medal Sponsors

The William H. and Margaret M. Wallace Foundation

Silver Medal Sponsors

Paoli Kutzman, P.C.

Bronze Medal Sponsors

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Thank You, Sponsors & Fans of the 2017 State Summer Games Blue Ribbon Sponsors Crowley Fleck Missoula Federal Credit Union Muralt Family Foundation Payne West Rocky Mountain Eye Clinic Walmart

Patron Sponsors Missoula Pediatric Dentistry Stockman Bank Express Employment Professionals Riverside Construction Aqua Creek Products UBS Financial Services, Inc. WGM Group Republic Services

Venue Sponsor: Big Sky Horse Park Missoula YMCA Mismo Gymnastics

Additional Donors/Sponsors: Majestic Bus Service Meadow Gold Missoula Fresh Market Good Food Store Missoula Children’s Theatre

Sweet Pea Sewer & Septic Thomas J. Wilkins Towhaul Corp Pat Boyle Bretz RV & Marine Community Medical Center Food Services of America Jean Faure, Attorney Montana ACE UM Food Zoo Kiwanis of Missoula Missoula Optimists Perkins Fuddruckers Bakery & Restaurant Supply Earl & Bertha Pruyn Foundation Missoula Police Association St. Patrick Hospital Mountain Water Boyle, Deveny & Meyer Rotary Club of Missoula Johnson Manufacturing Missoula Osprey Albertson’s Grocery McGowan Water Culligan Water V.W. Ice U.S. Bank Wipfli CPA’s Hellgate Lacrosse

Optimists Veterans Doc’s Sandwiches Valley Vending AO House Christ the King Parish Blessed Trinity Parish Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints City Life Center / Taco Sano First Presbyterian Church First United Methodist Garden City Church Greek Orthodox Church St. Anthony Parish St. Francis Xavier Church St. Paul Lutheran Church Missoula Firefighters IAFF Local 271 4225 US Army Hospital Missoula Emergency Services Incorporated Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana Medical Professionals of Missoula and Florence Healthcare Professionals and Students Healthy Athlete Clinical Directors Missoula Search and Rescue Frenchtown Fire Department Grant Creek Family Medicine UM Athletic Training Staff Missoula Bone & Joint Physical Therapy Department

Stay Connected!

Fan Foto Challenge!

Special Olympics Montana is challenging fans to take photos during the 2017 State Summer Games. The Games are incredible, and we want the WORLD to see; amazing athletes competing; adoring fans cheering; and volunteers sharing their time!

How to Participate: 1) Download the free Special Olympics Montana mobile app, 2) Upload your pictures to the photo album, and 3) Share photos on social media using #SOMTFAN or #SOMTFanFoto.

Fan Foto participants are eligible to win SOMT prizes!

Drawings will be held daily during the Games.

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Delegations Anaconda Smelter City All Stars Athlete

Matt Hammer Michael Torpey Vinny Hansen Dillon Pickering Lacy Garrison Alex Fitzpatrick Cody Amundson

Coaches

William Christie Charles McCurdy Teresa Slobojan-Monaco Jessica Hall

LPC

Liz Tuss

Unified Partner

Janis Torpey Jaycee Jette Carter Morley Jonathan Rice Dane Clavelot Lindsay Torpey Michael “Nate” Lopez

Volunteers

Douglas Torpey Jill Johnson McCurdy

Anaconda Vipers Athletes

Aaron Carpenter Daniel Ramsey Robbie Fitzgerald Chester Duane Christiansen Casey Fisk Terri Rodden Wayne Marry Todd Adcock Jay Arensmeyer Troy Miller Judy Armbruster

Coaches

Mariah Schliep Sierra Lyytinen Zachariah Rogers-Sherman Veronica Malby Chloe Quinn Jackson Dowdle Skylehr Stiles Kelsey Stevens

Coaches

Vicki Henry (McGuiness) Peggy Stiles Vicki Wittman Bruce Munsch

Unified Partners Mark Johnson

Volunteers

Jay Wittman Brian Stewart

Belt Huskies Athletes

Madisyn Lords Gavin Gristy Sean Nelson

Coaches

Timothy Lords

LPC

Tracy Lords

Big Sandy Activities, Inc Athletes

Charles Fry

LPC

Lenore Marx

Bigfork Blaze Athletes

Alyvia Cornett Colton Hedley Kayley Campbell Curt Hedley Ellie Moore William Penrod Max Battle IV

Russell Peterson Shane Zuber Annette (Anne) Alexander Gabriel Hunter

Coaches

Amanda Weldon

Unified Partners

LPC

Volunteers

Matthew Foster Reanna Juarez Kristopher Kish Lee Ann Hittick Ashton Smith Edward(Russell) Carstens

Arlee Schools Athletes

Kiya Ironshell

Coaches

Katherine Parson Winona Azure

Unified Partners

Halle Adams Peyton Lammerding

Belgrade Panthers Athletes

Dylan Robinson Alex Lester Nolan McGuiness Cynthia Stewart Brittney Brown Amy Wittman

Holly Hedley Mercee Cislo Leslie Stodghill Shelley Peters

Andrew Porrovecchio Levi Taylor Addison Reichner Patrick Wallen Allie Reichner Quinlan Nissen Alexa Kirby

Volunteers

Lindsey Campbell Matt Porrovecchio Chloe Moore Charlene Ascione Maxwell Battle III Teresa Cornett Kirk Penrod

Billings Adults Athletes

Kayla Turville Josh Shinler Jason Brendt Brianna Thomas Josh Schindler Kerrie Sheets Joseph Hayes Kimberly Maytum

Kayla White Paul Ortega David Teeling Joseph Berg Ariel Freyenhagen Kayela Schindler Payton Miller Keith King Tara White-Jellison Wayne Kelly Chris Gonzales Bill Christophersen Garrison Hein Michelle Hardy Christopher Merrin Wendy Ruiz Amanda Harvey Patricia “Patti” Massey Cory Nette Kathryn Richard Sydney McArthur Charles “Sawdust” Walker Mary Knight Skyler Schaff Chandra Reum Kandi Christophersen Danica Good Jake Vinton Kristina Slovarp Joseph West Nick Heinzman Dixie Penn Larry Sherwood Jonathan Stone Benjamin Lindenbaum Savannah Kimball Cheyne Kotar Pennie McNaney Joey Lucara Richard Kelly Jessica Hasler Timothy Munson Joshua Frederickson/Chase Logan Shaw

Coaches

Merissa Biesheuvel Josh Freyenhagen Lynne Corneliusen Ashlee Walker Nilka Yau-Pazmino Beth Stephenson Joni Hackmann Manuel Colvin Aaron Reay Christopher Walker Sandy Penn Nicole Knight Mary Schaff Rich Palm Torey Flathers Amanda Minchew Denise Heinzman Debbie Nette

LPC

Kim Farley

Unified Partners Steve Loy Linda Maytum Kirk Shinler Traci Hirsch Pattie Minchew Shirley Ebert Bob Nagy Mike Vinton Irene Kawane

Volunteers

Vicki Hayes Terra Bucy Joshua Hasler Andrew Minchew Kayla Heinzman Vicki Teeling Anthony Bucy Debbie Shinler Angela Merrin Kristen Shurter Billie Jo Munson Catherine McNaney Denise Miller Karen Collins Belle Rusch Michael Merrin Chris Welch Tim Hust Sue Vinton

Billings Schools Athletes

Dakota Shaffer Jonathan Mitchell Kristoffer Lund Laciana Nomee Daniel Eck Kegan Eshbaugh Anthony Souza Careo Eshbaugh Isaac Kerns Amber Chance-Brookie William Moody Makayla Salazar Thomas Moody Taylor Johnson Emma Booth LaShalle Bak Glenn Moran Cody Comly Krystin Thompson Emilee Burden-Clites Kaleigh Harvey Brandon Brown Taelar Jamieson Issac Moran Dustin Degges Katie Barrett Caleb Giles Emerson Keehner Kyler Lund Brian Osterbuhr Kyriah Barrigan Joseph Bonogofsky Lance Larson Evan Moran Austin Gabel Michael Betz Josh Buck Jonathan Degele Kyle Bergendahl Levi Huck Riley Fenton Michael Tousley Lillian Briggs John Bedwell Hannah Rogers Tevan Smith-Brown Jared Burt Joshua Rollins Ryan Casey Austin Burden-Clites Natalie Brandvold Mariah Kirsch Kelvin Hickok Ty Graf

Kadee Jamieson Courtney West Belle Star Bear

Coaches

Samantha Larson Melissa Fenton Paige Flotkoetter Seth Weston Hailee Gertsch Lloyd Larson James Moran Kelly Larson Loren Graf Samantha Bergendahl Karen Graf Lainey Bosch Dan Brown Taylor Gertsch John Stabio Robert Barrett

LPC

Tammy Grimm

Unified Partners

Makayla Bonogofsky Katrina Mitchell Jarred Fenton Ben Fenton Justeen McNeish

Volunteers

Suzanne Moody Nicole Johnson Megan Potter Hayden Hegg Elizabeth Burden-Clites Tammy Burt Jen Scanlon Gussie Lee Lucy Turnsplenty Ulrike Clarke Alice Rodriguez Kristy Schnetter Amy Shaffer Carol Fenton

Bitterroot Therapeutic Riding Athletes

Abbie Jessop Wyatt Yasenak Jaycee-Ann Cooke Tracie Riggs

Coaches

Linda Olson

Volunteers

Janet Sager Cat Coe Tracy Fillbach Sheere Irby Malina Long Katie Smith Terri Dennis

Bitterroot Valley Stars Athletes

Brandon Collins Aaron Borino Ryan Monson Tyler Davis Lance Brenneman Lisa Howard Betty Duffy Jerry Ask Anthony Hoilien Nathan Jessop Brian Roy Sherri Long Randy Cook

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Delegations Melissa Allen Corinne Copeland Christopher David Sebastian Yule Johnathon Johnston Rose Blond Olivia Kincaid Lauren Kreider Marlayna Whitney Chanse Venema Frank Zepeda Eduardo Martinez

Coaches

Shon Ostler Alisa Weber LaDaun Venema Richard Weber

LPC

Alice Mainwaring

Volunteers Mark Goins

Bozeman Flames Athletes

Anna Vanderwende Nic Hansford Ruth Spinelli Emily Ruff Max Eubanks Sara Schuster Simon Cranston Nick Fordyce Charity Mortenson Ian Hurd Taylor Suckow Shelby VanDyke Luci Brunswick Ty Sherwood Cassandra Wagner Nicholas McLellan

Coaches

Noel Scherer Sally Skinner Dallas Skinner Gina Allen Ellen Suckow

LPC

Linda Sherwood Ellen Ross

Unified Partners

Sawyer Browning Dana Eklund Tom Fisher Nicole Sternhagen Robert Hansford

VIP

Betsy Brunswick

Volunteers

Wesley Hansford Felix Spinelli David Eubanks Margaret Spinelli

Bozeman Public School Hawks Athletes

Derek Seymour Benjamin Workman William West Earl Halbritter Christian Everett Luke Jansma Noah Walund Remington Lee-Eichenwald Ondrej Ball Kaden Rosenstein Todd (Walter) Doty

John VanDenburgh Lanie Ferrell Syvel Lowery Jamie Taylor James “Kenny” Smith Tristan Ulvin

Coaches

Elizabeth VanderVelde Alyson Ball Zach Hargrove Lochlin Ermatinger Ed Barry Amy VanDenburgh Amanda Hargrove Hanna Fey

Unified Partners

Elizabeth Roe Lucy Child Theordora Kleindl Sierra Monastiere Sophia Rotella Nina Coppolillo Mason Maheras Spencer Steinbeisser Ellie Stern Sophie May Shaun VanderVelde Max Yates

BSW Inc

Athletes

Destiney Rogers Rose Macy Brooke Gervais Steve Navarro Nicholas Zaeske Ron Counts Kenneth Holman Lance Nelson Whitley Rautio Terri Curran Stormy Penn Mike Connor Nickolaus Coldiron Alicia Dudow Kristin Johnson Larry Cole David Merritt Brenda Sweet Torrie Buhler Brandi Berryman Calli Nickel Leroy Frodsham Stephen Cortez

Coaches

Samantha Stalheim James Frodsham Dave Park Adam Hocking Eric Puentes Martique Kraus Shelly Fitzgerald Rebecca Park

Volunteers

Charlene Berryman

Butte Bulldogs Athletes

Jessica Ker Joseph Jankovsky Liam Mulcaire-Jones Elijah Hutchins Josh May Bryce Bailey Austin Ferry Michael Lyons

Dalan Dagan Alyssa Briceno Joshua Real Callie Ahlborn Dominic Hensley David Macumber Payton Tippet Zachary Stenson Brianna Komm Andrew Mallo Tristan Grogan

Coaches

Joan Carelli Chris Alexander Cal Berryman Kyle Miller Tom Peterson

LPC

Bryan Arntson

Volunteers

Jessie Billquist-Jette Angie Ferry Roberta Mota Amberleigh Hensley John Stenson Shani Bailey

Butte Eagles Independent Athletes

Makayla (Kallie) Robbins

Coaches

Gary Robbins

Capital High Bruins Athletes

Nathan Gilbert-Dominquez Gracie Gribbons Sean Leo Kyle Norman Steven Sim

Coaches

Terri (Theresa) Norman Johnanna Sullivan Jazlyn Young

Central Montana Eagles Athletes

Tiffany Jorgenson Taryn Thompson Arthur Arriaga Philip Wichman Phillip Huber Danny Selph Justin Arneson Allisha Ayers Jay McGuire Carson Patten Patrick Yerman

Coaches

Wallace Patten Kaylene Patten Mike Huber Lindsay Bauer

Volunteers

Wayne Lelek Joanne (Jo) Zapata-Brown Lora Poser-Brown

Charlo Vikings Athletes

Tayleigh Garcia Chandler Krahn Nateesha Rossbach Kylie Desjarlais

Coaches

Stacy Nelson Bethany Manuel Marie Evans Shane Bartschi

Unified Partners Zane Hafliger Shanel Manuel Aislynn Love Kadynce Morgan

Choteau Activities Athletes

John Richert Pamela Johnson Kirsten Love Aloma Crowder Gary Racine Laura Thorne Curtis Scott Charlene Anderson Heather Lindberg Kirsten Love

Coaches

Danielle Gilbreath

Unified Partners Jeramy Buckman

Volunteers

Mary Fauque Bonnie Walton

Cold Springs Elementary School Dragons Athletes

Riley Ross Cale Williamson Seth Dowdle James Daniel ”Danny” Hirose Damian Armijo

Coaches

Kayla Matich Tracy Hardy

Unified Partners

Addyson Conwell Gabriel Shepard Christina Joy Brooklyn Schreckendgust Guthrie “Gus” Cox-Walsh Riley Twigg Savannah Brewer

Conrad Cougars Athletes

Unified Partners Jennifer Stoker Davis Ruana Laura Carrasco Olivia French Silas Moyer

Counterpoint INC Athletes

Virginia Jacobs Carrie Taylor

Coaches

Mary Betley Tami Kautz

Cut Bank Special Olympics Athletes

Teddy Lee Robert Schiffner Katie Siebrecht

Coaches

Steven Schiffner Lorrie Siebrecht

Volunteers

Twila DuBray

Darby Tigers Athletes

Travis Bishop Tilore Spears Jaiden Flora Tabatha Townsend Tyler Westfall Aden Flora

Coaches

Arennette Beebe Mindy McKee

Volunteers

Gracie Lang Anthony Westfall Gabby Krueger Trevor Brewer Madison Conner

Eureka Magic Athletes

Christine Emery Hunter Rabidue Shawn Houston Brittney Durden Tera Beezley Alan Rasmussen Jimmy “Alan” Smith Elizabeth Daughton Mattea Paine

Rondale Sheldon Jr. Burditt Jessily Seidler Raymond Kampenich Stephanie Haugestuen

Coaches

Karen Burditt

Volunteers

Coaches

Volunteers

Stacey Knapstead Darryl Burditt

Corvallis HS Athletes

Eli Day Jamie Sorenson Timothy Hower Reed Gold Garrett Tolan

Coaches

Sarah Stoker Maureen Ojala

Phil Emery

LPC

Carolyn Daughton Amy Durden Edward Rasmussen Carla Rasmussen Leah Emery

Flathead Industries Athletes

Danny Craver Charlie Rickard Brian Docherty Alanna McCormick Cindy Moller Tamsen Holland Brandy McMunn Devin Booth Amie Harker

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Delegations Dennis Nygren Danielle Dorman Jennifer Beranek Manda Humphrey Benjamin Graff Carey Stroup Donovan Leskovec Susan Butterfield Edward Ouimette (Glover) Wayne Nash Chad Scheschy Kyle Bartos

Coaches

Jen Harmon Jackie Kempter Janell Palmer Clint O’Brien Jake Larsen Jerry Nash Susan Bonin Angela McGinty Wendy Storey Rachael Hagadone Brian Scheen

Flathead Lake Buccaneers Athletes

Christopher Alexander Robert Hayes Nick Zorotovich

Coaches

Roger Wallace Carolyn Wallace

Flathead Miracles Athletes

Christine Ackom Karen Ackom

Coaches

Donna Ackom

Volunteers Judi Vollin

Frenchtown Broncs Athletes

Jaden Haberlock Joseph Lamphere Keana Clark Devor Hartry Rebekah Hood Jacob Crowley Kyle Sharbono Tyson Howard Madison(Maddie) Schiedermayer

Coaches

Jennifer Stephens Bill Boudroux Gail Shepard

Volunteers

Tara Murray Glen Sellers Jamie Volinkaty

Gallatin Valley Bears Athletes

Nathan Wichman Lancaster Hossner Darian Brownell Zachary Hecox Anneka van Abbema Krystle Flick Joshua Bury Anna Edelen Darci Wick Jonathan “Jon” Turner

Kelly Nichols Russell Nixon

Coaches

Renee Hecox Corie Love Lindsay Wichman Ben Bury

LPC

Sally Brusher

Volunteers

Rachel Weber Josie Johnson Tabitha Miller

Great Falls Lions Athlete

Robert “Trey” Royt Avery Happel Misty Fronsee Madilyn Bell Karsyn Dahlke Bradley Elliott Sarha Mader Jamin Folsom Xaen Schutz Kelsey Gaskell Teagan Frasure Dalton Bauch Dixie Ryan Hannah Reeves Keighley Vercruysse Vincent Gallardo Eric Rollins Noah Erickson Jean Lozard Wesley Zuck Jasmine Fife Kylie Kopp Savannah Haynes Kaden Whitney Eli Balyeat Nelly Brevik Shoshanna Scott Weston Widhalm Taylor Shultz Forrest Denton Login Ruckdaschel Jeremy Fisher William Miller Nicholas Frank Roman Wilcox Brianna Highwood Katie McGraw Zacharra Ronish

Coaches

Jeanna Laverdure Betsy Rogstad Denny Hogan Bianca Bouchard Mike Jenkins Kara Bell Mary Somerfeld David Herman

LPC

Kathy Wanner Marybeth Tolan

Unified Partners Emma Tolan Katelyn Wanner Isaac Tolan Megan Brevik Isaiah Day Asia Folsom Melissa Bakly Madeline Sanford Terra Wilcox

Trisha Elliott Korriona Janicke Macie Vinaras Hayley Bouchard

Volunteers

Sarah Whitney Charles Cortez Stacey Zins Sonja Laverdure Jacquie Folsom

Hardin Bulldogs Athletes

Lyniah Bear Comes Out Garlinda Iron Shaylee Walks

Makayla Hoelstad Kelly Lukenbill Andrea Idland Justin Taylor Megan Boynton Michael Chambers Heather Kirkpatrick David Alcorn Wayne Olsen Katarina Salisbury Heather Ring

Coaches

Tammra Ulrich Alex Nickerson Melissa Rebo Amy Taxis

Coaches

LPC

Volunteers

Volunteers

Reiko Knudson Mary Iron Arvilla Fly Georgia Old Dwarf

Havre Blue Ponies Athletes

James Binder Jeffery Carlson Sheila Kidd Emily Billmayer Andrea Schlimgen Aja Drew Robert Cole Mitch Grubb Lance Seely Justin Konesky Dariane Mitchell Keeley Wilson Savanah Stewart Franklin Walter Patrick Ahern Shelly Kidd

Coaches

Allan Drew Jami Binder Stephen Binder Nancy Ahern Perry Ahern Leslie Seely Stewart Wilson David Carlson Linde Danielson Ann-Marie Carlson

Unified Partners Kolby Sukut

Volunteers

Susan Billmayer Amanda Hansen Steven Walter Joe Stewart Dorothy Wilson Tami Mitchell Barb Konesky James Cole

Helena Cats Athletes

Robin Reagle Ronald Millegan Cindy Martin Sarah Chapman Lynn Whitehawk James Casey Silas Lave Lindsey Reisbeck Siobhan Flanagan David Fulkerson

Mary Ulrich

Roby Long Breezy Rebo

Helena High Bengals Athlete

Kennedy Walsh Zachary Koenig Elaina Mason Tanner Davis Kennedy Korth

Coaches

Karen Davis John Daehn

Hellgate Hawks Athlete

Kadence Johnston Kaidence Weller Tyler Schreckendgust Emily Edgell Ben Wolf Logan Tribble Chauntel Frakie Joseph Davis Olivia Smith Christopher Leary Jayden Kohlman

Coaches

Mary Harvala

Volunteers

Mary Gilson Suanne Estey Debbie Ochsner Pam Becker Jessica Miles Cali Hislop Ashlyn Schatz Brendan Brown Barb Naparalsky

Hornets Team Purple Athletes

Amanda Rich Benjamin Tvedt Devon Aristonic Phillip Maurer LuAnn Howendobler David Johnson Erin Lamb Annette Buland Jessie Olson Emily Williams Wynter Gazzerro James Lowery Tanealya Hueth Joseph Kizer Paula Hannah

Kady Griffith Josh Anderson Brandy Bauer Cinthia Payan Cora Baughn Tim Detmers Brenda Heminger Amie Bartell Jacob Coleman Meranda Kamp Sherm Lavallie Jennifer Mazur Beverly Gilead

Coaches

Brienne Jamieson Joel Obresley Greg Chapman Stacey Obresley Celia Morse Kara Emery

LPC

Jennifer Imlay

Unified Partners Patrick Winderl Katrina Roberts

Volunteers

Monica Payan Camryn Imlay Angela Sutherland Sara Comp Kristina Pollard Pam Jenkins Dave Imlay Dakotta Imlay Owen Wijaya Dylan Bauch

Kalispell Krushers Athletes

Ben Hasse McKaynee Powell Daniel Monforton Oliver Dela Torre Jeremy Minnehan Wade Clarke Kathy Rose Marieva Herman Alexander Fiske Dustin Slater Jennifer King Tyler Walter Gail Andersen Chrissy Siefke Tyler Kron Amber Miller Tucker Negron Nick Witwer Amy Hutchins Rachel Johnson Michael Jones Phyllis Riley James Melick Cameron Williams Michael Stark Jesse Brown Alan Wildish Becky West Andrew Williams Brian Hayes Kimberly Brown Kenneth Salois Beth Clark Dustin Frey

Coaches

Diana Slater Feather Ware

Sunday, May 14, 2017 - 21

Delegations Ray Mitchell David Williams

Unified Partners

Gerry Monforton Sean O’Neill Gordon Kron David Brown Beth Brown Carol Bridges Terri Siefke Elizabeth Silvert Mary Ellen Monforton Brittany Williams

Volunteers

Bill Stark Susan Stark Diana Dorris Dee Sims

Kalispell Schools Athletes

Alexxandra Belt Nathanael Moore Norman Nease Cheyenne Becker Elias Smith Wyatt Abell-Jump Briana Levanen Michael Miller-Hegel Rebecca Herman Christian Brew Griffin Espeseth Nick Rempel Mindy Whitmore Dustin Deist Nathaniel Mycroft Logan Castleman Mason Wood

Coaches

Judd Nyberg Barb Parrish Niki Dykstra

LPC

Jenny Griswold

Volunteer

Dylan Williams Chris Cusker Cody Cusker Canice Daffern

Lincoln Upside-Down’s Athletes

Isaiah Valler

Coaches

Rosaire Hoffman Malakhi Valler

Little Bitterroot Services Athletes

Patrick Daniels John Udenberg Benjamin Armstrong Kelly Hill Danielle DaGiau Donae Frost Dennis West Kurt Himmel Lacey Kinser Kim Soper

Coaches

Kaylee Cook

LPC

Jason Cuddy

Volunteers

Beatrice Marinez Kayla VonHeeder

Kathryn Broniste Clint Hooser Weston Stover

Livingston Lightning Athletes

Amber Werle Erik Brenna Camden Ostermiller Justin Weisgerber

LPC

Cliff Brenna

Volunteer

Terry Spring

Lone Rock Rockets Athletes

Aspyn Henk Dasen Gause Dylan Hayward Alexis Myers Dalton Best

Coaches

Angela Rowe Belia Velasco-Coombes Billie Dimsha

Unified Partners

Laine Velasco-Coombes Drew Laines Nickolett Myers Syvanna Sawyer Drake Tully Oliver Renaud Colter Sawyer

Volunteers Tejal Gause

Malta Opportunities Inc. Athletes

Kris Boothe Annie Jefferson Andy Mord Jack Stenswick Saleena Davis

Coaches

Kari Mord Sherry Salveson Rheannon Tribby Fred Allery

Volunteers Linda Steck

Manhattan Christian Eagles Athletes

Madyson Heidema Lindsee van Dyke Molly Hubner

Coaches

Sarah Van Gelder Darcy Bennett

Manhattan Tigers

Steve Rones Ken Housand Clayton Joyal Joel Miller Joe Evans Candido Plascencia Lloyd”Francis” Yellowbird Kevin Shannon Jackie Watson Darryn Callahan Charlotte Cheek Stewart Rismon Travis Clevenger Justin Beech Stephanie LaPree Scott Briden Ron Hollowhorn Marshall Lapier Anthony Phillipps Justin Howard Hunter Peterson Katie Wood Michael Graham

Coaches

Margaret Scannell Nur Hyland Goldie Hottinger Autumn Burns Emily Simmering Ed Steil Jacquelynn Adams Erica Bumke

LPC

Kristina Kusche Vasa Parsons

Volunteers

Sarah Cowan Sarah Bollinger-Gregory Richard Brown Christina Franck Chris Anderson Alyssa Taylor Jillian Adams

Miles City Cowboys Cowgirls Athlete

Rockford Smith

LPC

Terri Stephens

Mismo Mighty Tucks Coaches

Angie Ferree

Mission Bulldogs Athlete

Allyshia Manuel Luke Connelly Ryan Wickenberg Sotara Barnaby Allyson Sherril David McNutt

Athletes

Coaches

Coaches

LPC

Macee Tyree Cole Cameron Darcy Diegel

MDSC Athletics Athletes

John Van Hoozen Chris Leach Ryan Metcalf Paul Hughett Levi Edden Alexa Naylor

Peter Matt Sophia Tolbert Kendal Anderson Annie Morigeau Unified Partners Addison Bird Jolynn Girsch Molly McGreevey Jace Matt Korbyn Pierre Shade Stevens

Volunteers

Virgina Dally Dana Goss-Dickie

Mission Mountain Grizzlies Athlete

Cody Hewitt Aaron Ackom Amey Ginther Jessica Kent William Little Dog Guy Wolf Michaela Kirkland Shelby Rodda Tyler Osbourn Lane Raulston April Mcleod Alysia Contreraz David Weber Ryan Anderson Shawna Armstrong Harley Press David McCullough Robert Taylor Victoria Normandeau Jesse McLeod Gina Galiardo

Coaches

Stephen Barr Rhealene Cook Jacob LaDue

LPC

Sara Ashley

Volunteers

Caleb Deming

Missoula Elementary Athlete

Ethyn King-Marshall Isabella Johnson Teddy Reh Dylan Obresley Moses Yellowrobe Justine Gehrke Jessica Helgeson Dorian Goble Trenton Obresley Iliana Pollay Haidan Red Head Kaiden Warren Donovan Peacock Zanden Gehrke Benjamin Grayhawk Ayden Tripp Erik Disch Zachary Flankey Haley Groneman Tara Christensen Jackson Warner

Coaches

Marie Craton

Unified Partners Ellyana Tripp Mary Dynum Brady Rupert Katie Dovico Adam Hahn Lendon Schofield Oliver Collins Joseph McEwen Addie Dystrie

Missoula High Schools Athletes

Julyan Standing Rock Charles Irvine Benjamin Murphy Carl Silva Sam Barbour Breanna Curley Connor Combo Mary Christensen Terin Oxford Kyle Whitmire Tamanie Riley Lawrence Miller III Kaylor Feeley Hallie Banna Spencer Collins Alexander Eberle Tianna Spurlock Logan Thies Cody Nulliner Cheyanne Davis Kelly Friede Kayleigh Ewart Zak Huntley Faith King-Marshall Kendra Miland Christopher Crawford Kyla Huston Silver Chapman Jack Basolo Hunter Hawk Adam Marx Donald Brass Jessica Peterson Wade Butler Jason Armstrong Shane Hankel Krysty Kuykendall Blaguna Graham Melina Peck Gao Moua Montana Lambdin

Coaches

Scott Mathews WyAnn Northrop Ashley House-Windham Sue Furey

Unified Partners

Madison Rollins Kinsey Douglass Mahala Auger Zachary Laskin Marshall Beatty Nickolus Underdown Matt Laidlaw Timothy Mocabee Megan Sweeney Kayla Daily Olivia Del Guerra Shari Douglass Emma Scheuch Mike Malament Rachel Levison Cipriano Gutierrez Victor Schlimgen Skyler Shauvin

Volunteers

Robyn Babcock Angelo “Nino” Paoli Kara Contonio Kelsey Mills

22 - Sunday, May 14, 2017

Delegations Missoula Otters Athletes Timothy Zavarelli Russell Cromwell Kelly Glennon Aaron Marx Coley Stensgar-Maul Parischia Ask Barclay Nickel Zach Roberts Little Murray Kathleen Brady Brandy Davenport (Miller) Oliver O’Neill Devlin Chilcote Jamie Ensrud Kyle Fortner Blake Etzel Vanessa Canham Mary Hovland Mathalia Stroethoff Shauna Rogers Andrea Heist Mindy Ackerlund Jamie Ackerlund Shad Senne Adele Cobell George Zygarewicz Steven Adams Daniel Weidner James Howe DeAnna Schwartz Keri Stetler Teresa Bradley Cheryce Palmer Dustin Overgaard Jakob Morris Donald Richard Measha Porter Nathanael Doyle Nate Weinstock-Herman Deland Wood Bobby Edgar Casey Hankel Holly Herndon Bryan Heivilin Alyssa Martin AnMarie Lucci Hilary Benjamin Tanya McCullough Raymond Elgin Cheyenne Leaf David Conn Christopher Zier Eric Stang Christopher Clare Tabatha Baker David Rolfson Joel Costamagna Brandon Gregorich Mark Krogstad Tina Hunt Elizabeth Crawford Molly Black Gary Fuller Kent Duffin Jeff Morgan

Keough Duffy Sheri Booi Grace Shellenberger Bella Paoli Mariah-Ann Schiwal Sean McCoy Nick Schuhbauer Devon Weber Wade Casey Sherry Welzel Rich Potter Kathy Lamb Barbara Buescher Jay Woods Lisa O’Hern Terry Roncelli David Beattie Leslie McCormick Ian McDonald Ethan Miller Scott McGrath Donna Barge

Coaches

Denise (Dee) Casey Tim Casey James McDonald Nita Kattell Tim Weber Mary Kehl

LPC

Cecily Whitworth Collin Riley

Unified Partners

Devin Slater Debbie Gilbertson

Volunteers

Mercedes Courchesne Ed Bringenberg Cameron Duffin Laura Taylor Ed Bringenberg Dan O’Hern Amanda Darrow Sandra Treadaway Janet Stroethoff Hannah Habighorst Courtney Bruce Stephanie Dodson Riley Jarvis Mary Lyndes Darien O’Hern Brian O’Hern Chayce Muchmore

Opheim

Athletes

Steve Fauth Donnie Bailey Caite Grewe

Unified Partners Amber Kennedy John Rogenes

Volunteers

Lewana Grewe Pat Fauth Janet Bailey Debra Bailey

Outreach Bobcats Athletes

Catlin Caplette Dirk Portnell Kenneth Hedrich Theresa McClelland Mike Neibauer Alexander McGuire Tim Short Alison Bowers Lawrence Kiff

Mikaela Caracciolo Michael Jessup Jeremy Zoby Rebecca Lockie Amy Underdahl Martin Bartlette Mitch Domier Amy DeBernardis Nathan Zygarewicz Shane Ramsay Loren Gonzalez Samantha Arnaud Jeremy Brooks Alan Hopper Shirley Malby

Coaches Kris Hall Maggie Callow Darlene Houghtaling Lucas Burg Laina Hall

LPC Christy Sofianek

Unified Partners Thomas Karr

Polson Pirates Athletes Dothan Stene Lily Niblack Joel Dumontier Amya Rains Mercedes Dunkerson John BakerStreet Rakeena Caye Victoria Niblack Kiya Kelly Kaidence MacKay Martin Schlensker Kyler Gage Max Huber Chance Hoover Cody Merritt Rochele Farnsworth Fayth Loveless

Coaches Melesa Butler Mary Kelly Kris Kelly Elizabeth Christian Jonathan Crosby Shana Hanneman

Unified Partners Jenna Evertz Emily Ibbs Bella Farrier Omar Perez Landin Zimmerer Michael Vergeront Sarah Konen Megan Rost Ashlee Howell Hailey Tallmadge Mikayla Croft Kyara Fraga Jarrod Calley Lexi Kibler Ajalin Simshaw Macy Simpson Jerrica McCrea

Volunteers Eric Chase Richard Hill Brett Butler Melani Kacer Jayson McCrea Laurie Martinez Bradee Big Sam Eileene Evertz

Reach Renegades Athletes

Stacy Fehrer John Hanley Amanda Thom Bill Gilbert Dena Harris Scott Abbott Stewart Penor Jenny Lalich Lois Elvers Kristen Herberger Clint Arnold Charles Ward Cory Blough Scott Hansen

Coaches Matt Helm Kathy Pittenger Hannah Erickson Alyssa Tilstra Tara O’Donohue Ryan Simpson Mark Smart

LPC Camdon Draeger

Ronan Chiefs and Maidens Athletes

Austin Leonard Ethan Colman Cody Wilson-LaDue Deaken Qualtier Remi Stalheim Charles Lilly

Coach Erin Stephen Amanda Kase

LPC Crystal Meyer

Unified Partner Margaret Deming Lane Garcia Tremayne Bush Seth Cheff Dylan Dillard Billy Palmer Ray Robert Little boy

Roundup Panthers Athletes

Kyle Dylina Michelle Hochmuth Ariel Denny Abby Tomassi Treven Edwards Jager Edwards Michael Collum Robert Dawson

Coaches Marc Stepper

LPC Lori Potter

Volunteers

Marcia Picchioni Dan Edwards Darla Edwards

Sanders County Super Hawks Athletes

Justin Knutson Hannah Bonham Shawn McKahan Cody James Page

Coaches

Christine Bonham Karen Knutson

Volunteers

Colleen Knutson Laura Page Cody Page

Shelby Life Athletes

April Snoek Hans Eklund William McDougall Jessica Tomsheck Ginger Seifert Trevor Seifert Ivory Seifert Major Harris Marty Wood

Coaches

Rex Tomsheck

LPC

Jenifer McDougall Sonia Harris

Unified Partners

Kira Seifert Krystal McDougall Amanda Anderson Robert McDougall

Volunteers

Teresa Wood Linda Seifert Mary Slicker Cathy Eklund Daniel Seifert

Silver Bow DD Council Athletes

LeeAnn Lundgren Laura White Sidney Palmer Joe Gibson Amanda Carlin Danny Johnson Cory Eisenbarth Beth la Fleur Adam Roesch Skye Breitenfeldt Amie Opie Pam Cloonan Seth Stoddard Clyde Dodd Jamie Lundgren Colin Stearns Jeff Williamson James Reece Alex Hoffman Heather Raymond Ruschelle Tyvand Jessica Weist Lori McDougall Tavia Broudy Patrick Geraghty Stacia Mena Lisa Johnson Amanda Griffin Ron Kichline Thaddeus Powell

Sunday, May 14, 2017 - 23

Delegations Mariann Gerbich Eric Cleverly Brian Phillips Shelby Amos John Harrington Candi Morrison Jalee Foley Kristina Burnaby

Coaches Tom Stearns Sheryl Tremis Todd Hoar Rhoda Powell Lucas Merenz Wendy Hazlett Rich Merenz

Unified Partners Peggy Harrington Katelyn Hoffman Teri Colbert Eddi Walker

Silver Star Falcons Athletes Josh Miller James Miller

Coaches Michelle Engler

LPC Patty Miller

Sunburst Schools Athlete Arianna Collins Shaylee Alford Randy Collins Jordan Bludworth

Coaches Jodi Griffin

Unified Partners Corinne Hjelt Christian Bloch Alexis Smith Adam Kanning

Team Eureka Athletes Austin Hauge-Warren Howard Little Chase Totten Dorian Holt Kiana Hauge-Warren

Coaches Dustyne Salminen Gregory Grove

Unified Partners Fayth Warren

Volunteers Josh Holt Meranda Warren

Team Whitefish Athletes Abi Kurtz Christy Caldwell Donovan Lindquist Jeffrey Sagen Amanda Lawrence Josie Wathan

Teton Tigers Athletes

Zachary Selander Tanna Greyn John Schweigert Jaydan Greyn Kelli Luoma Kyle Clark Meade McCormick Ava Huhn Caleb Kraus Lexis Lettengarver Molly Huhn

Coaches

Becky Schweigert Paige Selander

Unified Partner

Steve Lettengarver Natasha Lettengarver Sophia Huhn Jodi Huhn Hayley Kraus Brayden Kolwyck

The Black Hornets Athletes

Chris Grant Brett Ingram Jason Mitchell Robert Cardwell Holland Watson Kelly Wilke Randy Place Brandy Sell Patrick Johnson Joseph Osenbach Heather Arnaud Daniel Curfman Zachary Widhalm Ricky Ray Puzon Chris Zerbst Shelby Olson

Coaches

Britany Robbins Sam McLeod

LPC

Laurie Roberts

Staff

Allison Stockburger

Unified Partners

LeAnn Dolly-Powell Lyle Onsager

The Power of The Trinity Athletes

Trinity Goldbar

Coaches

Bartley Goldbar III

LPC

Dorothy Goldbar

The Wild Hornets Athletes

Jared Redeen Daniel Hamilton John Bronec Amy Pietrykowski Matthew Lyons Bryn Shine Josh Lewis Dan Hazen Philip Nehiley Josh Kopp James Hamilton Nick Roberts Eda McKamey Mary Peters Denise Almanza

Tom Dohrman Jeremie Onsager Steven Richardson Kara Moretz Steve Crouch Stephanie Rowley Elizabeth Schaffer Neal Williams Victor Hamilton Cherie Richardson James Darko Michael Rapp Jena Lawson Nolan Urick Jon Hargett Benjamin Shaulis Trevor Trainer Alvin McKamey Mike Orozco Megan Dolan Vada Popham Susan Bueling Matthew Guhl Glenn Roach

Coaches Dan Hamilton Jennifer Graupmann Terri Rowley Joan Redeen Therese Martinez Derry Lewis Lantz Balthazar Rebecca Schultz Stacy Peterson

LPC Micky Mosby Pam Underwood

Unified Partners Phillip Hanning Kayla Underwood Jeffrey Redeen Deziray Ziegler Chandler Williams Melani Hanning Danette Lewis Nadine Hanning Jared Chenoweth McKenzie Such Adair Kushtahn Josh Boone Eileen Hamilton Tim Hanning Linda Croskrey

Volunteers Stephanie Balthazar Lee Nehiley Andrew Blascyk Kendra Underwood Robert Martin Brett Duffey McKenzie Lyons

Tri County Twisters Athletes

Isabella McDonald Dawson Amsk John Pida Ethan Chaquette Caleb Dalton Catherine Ulrich Jett Brensdol

Coaches Bronson Smith Patrick McCue Shiloh Corcoran

LPC Lindsey Chaquette

Tri County Wolves Athletes

Charles Liggett Consuelo Leveque-Zapata Karri Jones Steven Betts Ryan Sept Doris Craft Kip Grant Karri Zuidema Ellen Bischoff Stuart Brownlow Christopher Halverson Daniel Grant Amanda Harrigfeld Chelsee Nelson Michael Karachun Jerry Geier Teresa Raynor Lynn Keltz Ray Loves Him

Coach Bob Morris III Earl Grant Jerry Sept LeeAnn Hurt

LPC Keli Harrigfeld Debbie Zuidema

Unified Partners David Condon David Mannix Ronald Van Diest

Volunteers Charles McKay

Tri-County Golfing Gophers Athletes

Michael Loomis Belinda Birmingham

Coaches Marilyn Bomar

Unified Partners Bill Loomis

Volunteers Jeffrey Bomar Jacob Larson

Trotting Horse Wranglers Athletes

Kari Ann Owen Adam Blekkenk Dick Whaley Alexis Myers

Coaches Cyndi Meyer Nita Kattell

Volunteers Mary Lyndes Samantha Gunderson Sandra Treadaway Laura Taylor Courtney Bruce

VCS Eagles Athletes Josie Cross

Coaches Andy Cross

Victor Pirates Athletes Kenny Burge Sheyanne Burge Zoe Barber Jacob Weaver Joseph Unger Micah Bingham

Coaches Cody Leingang Christa Craig

LPC Martha Jaquith

Unified Partner Christian Moevao Caleb Bingham Hannah Bingham Jennifer Wilson Taylor Sage Sadie Bailey

Volunteers Dave Lindsay Candie Capen Jeff Barber

West Valley Warriors Athletes Joseph Karboski Dominick Meyer

Coaches Sarah Matdies Todd Roe Molly Roe

Whitefish Thunder Athletes Arthur Madeira Hallie Schelling Patrick Bolken Sylvester Vermillion Alec Howell Brandon Cole Cedar Vance Lakota Treat Kyler Morrison JJ Petersen

Coaches Mark Kuhr Michelle Tafoya Peg Whary Brittany Riska Tarey Schelling Nicole Ingram

LPC Kent Morrison

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