Bremen High School’s Exceptional Children doing Everyday Life Skills (EXCEL) students did a phenomenal job in the Special Olympics 2024 Spring Games.
Bremen High School had five students compete in the games, which took place at Thornwood High School on May 4th. Their hard work, dedication, and excitement earned them high ranking positions in the competition.
Alexis Graves: 4th Place 50M Run, 2nd Place Softball Throw
Iyanna Graves: 5th Place 50M Run, 2nd Place Softball Throw
Keion Braggs: 7th Place 50M Run, 3rd Place Softball Throw
Omarion Collins: 3rd Place 50M Run, 7th Place Softball Throw
Jamari Johnson: 3rd Place 50M Run, 1st Place Softball Throw
Bremen has one State Qualifier for the Special Olympics in June. Jamari Johnson won first for his softball throw, and will move on to the state event on June 8th at Illinois State University. This will be Jamari's second consecutive year earning first place and securing a spot in the state event!
Coaches Meredith Madden and Rachel Wnenk compiled the joint statement below:
“We are both so proud of the success each athlete achieved at this year's 2024 Spring Games. This year's fantastic five stayed dedicated to working hard at practices, supported and encouraged one another on and off the track, had fun during their events, and showed the true spirit of a champion. We are additionally excited and looking forward to bringing Jamari down to the Summer State Games to represent Team Braves as he competes for his second year in a row for the softball throw.”