Representatives of Champions Together visited Michigan City High School on Monday, October 12, to present students and coaches with an honor banner recognizing their outstanding program in unified athletics.
Champions Together is a partnership between the Indiana High School Athletic Association and Special Olympics Indiana. Michigan City High School is one of only 37 schools in Indiana receiving the honor banner for being a “Unified Champions School” for the 2014-15 school year.
Unified Champions Schools are honored for exemplary work in the areas of student leadership, respect for persons with intellectual disabilities, inclusion, Unified Sports participation, and fundraising to support the goals of Special Olympics.
Presenting the banner on behalf of the IHSAA and Special Olympics were Lee Lonzo, Director of Special Olympics, and Mitch Bonar, Special Olympics Global Messenger. Students accepting the banner included captains and athletes from several MCHS athletic teams who participate in the Champions Together program.
Last spring, the MCHS Unified Track team, comprised of both general education and special needs athletes, reached the IHSAA State Unified Track Finals, placing fifth overall.