Twenty-three student-athletes from Albion Central School District brought home medals after returning from competing in the 2024 Empire Games for the Physically Challenged.
On Friday, October 18, the student-athletes, their coaches, and their peer mentors arrived at The College at Brockport, ready to participate in the day’s events including track, shot put, long jump, discus, and archery. Earlier in the week, student-athletes were paired with high school student mentors and practiced events in the elementary gymnasium. The student mentors helped coach and cheered for their athletes through the practice as they prepared for the competition.
An opening ceremony kicked off the competition, with participants from across the region parading into the gymnasium to listen to the opening remarks. During the ceremony, Alexander and Zachary Yankevich, students at Albion High School, were selected to recite the Games’ Creed before the torch was carried in signifying the start of the games.
The following Purple Eagles were supported by their classmates, administrators and staff who attended the games to cheer them on:
• Nicholas Bloom
• Dejeanna Conner
• Gianna Cruz-Lopez
• A’Zena Diaz
• Cody Dunn
• Michele Fitzwater
• Emma Frasier
• Isaiah Grose
• Ariana Grosskopf
• Harper Heard
• Lincoln Johnson
• Talon Massaro
• Brayden McAvoy
• Jeremiah Parker
• Adriana Pellegrino
• Ashley Salisbury
• Logan Sample
• Linidiwe Sietmann
• Aliannah Snitzel
• Jacob Sunday
• Kyler Weslowski
• Alexander Yankevich
• Zachary Yankevich
The Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged states its mission is to offer physically challenged youth the exciting opportunity to participate in competitive sports and recreational activities adapted to best suit their unique abilities. The games are powered by Camp Smile Inc., supported by the Webster Lions Club.
An award ceremony was held in November to celebrate our student-athletes and their student mentors.
Great job, Purple Eagles!
Check out some of the photos here ---> https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=AlbionCSD&set=a.1123097413149061