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Olympic Hofwf'uls Larry Aldridge, Henry Huey Are “Special People” And Henry, sitting proudly in his chair stated frankly, ‘We won championship.’’ Indeed they are champions, Larry has won 25 ribbons and Henry has won 10 ribbons and 2 medals at other Special Olympics events. Their most recent victory was at the last statewide Special Olympics. They won the 4-40 relay. To Larry and Henry winning is “alright” and “jjretty good. " And one can’t mistake the excitement these young men possess by being involv ed in the Special Olympics. But more than just excitement is produced according to Bill Moss and Francine Ballard, co-coordinators % for the Special Olympics and teach ers at the Metro-Centers vocational \ high school. \ Moss said the “National research \ Ns shown that the Special Olympics t - l^arry agrees, "it makes me do my home work a lot.” In addition “The Special Olympics give self confidence and self worth,” according to Ballard. Winning did make Henry feel “real happy”. So maybe that’s what the Special Olympics is all about-making people happy. The events are made up to fit the child. For instance, instead ol basketball, wheelchair and lower functioning students' throw bean bags into a basket. I*""' -I According to Ballard, "We don'* make them fit into our activities, our activities arc geared to his interest and abilities. No child is left out." One more speciality of the Special Olympics is that everyone is a winner. "On any level we give ribbons or medals for first, second and third Diaces, but participation ribbons are given to all students," Ballard ex plainer Anyone can participate because in Mecklenburg County there is no age limit wide the minimun age limit is 8 years. Since, the Special Olympics is ex pecting 750 participants Nov. 14-16, volunteers are needed. "Once you see it and work with it, it’s so easy to get involved,” Ballard said. The Special Olympics is held on a local Mecklenburg County level; area competitions, involving seven counties; state-wide competion; and every four years, international competion. wjliii cnmpeuuons are neia year round with ice skating and snow skiing competitions in the winter and soccer, track and field and swimming competitions in the spring. After the events of the Special Olympics are over the Metro Center students return to their classes and the sometimes harsh reality faced by the mentally handicapped. According to Ballard the 385 students at Metro Center have I.Q’s ranging between 30 and 50, and some times face discrimination. “Feelings of personal discriminat ion effects the higher functioning students,” Ballard said, “But we try to teach the students that ‘yes, there are people who’ll make fun of you.’ We try to emphasize positive aspects ‘that you do have a contribution to make’.” A difficult task in teaching the mentally handicapped according to Moss is “Working with their attitudes about job training. It’s difficult to make them understand that they’ve got to be on time fori work, or give a good reason for not being there.” But working as a mentally handi capped teacher is rewarding also. “Helping them feel pride in their accomplishments and feeling good about themselves for the first time,” is rewarding for Ballard. As for Moss, “The Special Olym pics is the most rewarding.” Both Moss and Ballard advise to become a successful teacher of the mentally handicapped you must i visa Burns Post Staff Writer It's not every day we meet special people Maybe Nov. m was just one of those lucky day But there sat Larry Aldridge and Henry Huey both students at the Metro Center school for the mentally handicapped and both have achieved outstanding recognition and awards in previous Special Olympics. The two have been preparing all year for the upcoming Special Olym pics, Nov. 14-15 at Metro Center on McDowell St., and Nov. 16 at Centen nial Lanes on South Boulevard “I shot a lot of basketball and run track a lot in a park near my house, ” Larry began, “I stay in shape all year round I don’t get bored. I have to get out of the house sometimes .” As for Henry, running is an everyday thing, “I run around the block.” How many miles? "About five.” To stay in shape? “Yes ” But what motivates these young men to participate in the Special Olympics? "IPs kinda fun. I like winning the trophies. 1 can show my friends and all and meet the cheer IfifldfirS.” F JJPPV catrl Clayton Perry ’ Would Like To Thank METROLINA For Making Him Salesman Of The Month Three Months In a A row cloYton Perry Aug. - Sept. - Oct. When you go home for the holidays, Go Greyhound. 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