On January 27th, Unified Sports Captains, Lana Kolpa and Gianna Desena, went to the Youth Activation Council(YAC) in Cheshire, to learn more about what other Unified programs are doing around the state. While there, they met many students from different high schools, as well as a former NFL linebacker Ray Roberts. When Ray played professionally, he played for the Seattle Seahawks and the Detroit Lions. He was there to talk about his experience with Special Olympics. Special Olympics is the adult side of Unified Sports. Lana’s greatest takeaway from that experience was that everyone in Unified is like a family, saying. “You’re there to lift each other up, be inclusive, and be kind.” Gianna’s significant takeaway is that everyone in Unified is included and the members fulfill the expectations of a friendship.
Unified Sports Captains Go To Youth Activation Council!
February 12, 2024
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TJ is a senior here at Watertown High School. TJ has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, type 1 or SMA, and has had to overcome many obstacles in his life. Although his machines practically make him bionic, he is a typical teenager with senioritis, like everyone else.
TJ is in the honor society, is captain of the Unified Sports team, and Buddy Liason for the Best Buddies program. He enjoys being a helper in the life skills classroom as well, even if his mom is the teacher. If he had anything to say to the students here at WHS, it would be “Choose to Include!”