District 88 Board of Education recognizes seven Willowbrook student-athletes who competed in the Special Olympics Summer Games

During its June 23 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education recognized seven Willowbrook students who competed in the Special Olympics Summer Games from June 13 to 15 at Illinois State University.

Willowbrook competitors were Laura Mayen (100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and 4-by-400-meter relay), Lorenzo Delgado (200-meter dash and 4-by-400-meter relay), Dillon Darrow (4-by-400-meter relay), Jorge Garabito (4-by-400-meter relay), Florezel Fesby (softball throw), Sean Worden (running long jump) and Alex Leo (gymnastics).

The student-athletes shared with the Board what they enjoyed most about the Special Olympics Summer Games, and the Board congratulated them on their success.