Sean was one of more than one hundred special-education students who competed in the regional Special Olympics.
One - p.n.
The softball throw and high jump were especially challenging events.
Events - p.n.
To begin with, the program was a five week camp.
Camp - p.n.
Teachers and volunteers train contestants in the different events.
Contestants- d.o.
He remained a sergeant in the army for more than twenty years.
Sergeant - p.n.
The games brought students from many schools to our city.
Students - d.o.
Sean looked relaxed but determined as he prepared for the broad jump.
Relaxed, determined - p.a., p.a.
Several years later, the camp became an international sports event with contestants from twenty-six states and Canada.
Event - p.n.
However, the young athletes themselves are the force behind the program.
Force - p.n.
My sister became a doctor after many years of study.
Doctor - p.n.
The highlights of the games included track events such as sprints and relay races.
Events - d.o.
He certainly felt great after his winning jump, shown in the top photograph.
Great - p.a.
Today, the organizers of the Special Olympics sponsor regional and international games.
Games - d.o.
The pictures on the left give you a glimpse of the excitement at the Special Olympics.
You, glimpse - I.o., d.o.
For many travelers, a popular vacation spot is Mexico.
Mexico- p.n.
These were the closest contests.
Contests - p.n.
Mrs. Duffy, one of the coaches, told us the history of the Special Olympics.
Us, history - I.o. , d.o.
The Special Olympics are exciting and inspiring.
Exciting, inspiring - p.a., p.a.
In the middle of the paragraph, a volunteer guides a runner.
Runner - d.o.
How surprised Grandpa will be to see us!
Surprised - p.a.
Sean’s excellent performance in the relays gave him confidence.
Him / confidence - I.o., d.o.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded the program in 1968.
Program - d.o.
Many of the contestants have physical impairments; some cannot walk or see.
Impairments - d.o.
In the photo on the left, this determined boy prepares himself for the wheelchair race.
Himself - d.o.
One of the most dangerous animals in the ocean is the shark.
Shark - p.n.