Lake Arthur High School students wave at spectators Monday as they enter the track during opening ceremonies of the Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics at Lake Arthur High School. More than 80 middle and high school students from throughout the parish competed in track and field games including walks, relays, wheelchair races, ball throws and more. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Joseph Harrington, a student at Welsh High School, tries his skills at bocce ball Monday during the Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics at Lake Arthur High School. More than 80 middle and high school students came out for a day of fun, including opening ceremonies, Olympic style games and awards presentations. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Rejohn Zeo of Jennings High School pushes Angel Cervantez across the finish line Monday during the 25-meter race at the Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics at Lake Arthur High School. Students competed in a series of team and individual running, jumping and throwing events. (Doris Maricle / American Press)

Doris Maricle/American Press Laney Martin, a student at Lake Arthur High School, races for the finish line Monday during the girls' 25-meter run at the Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics at Lake Arthur High School. The athletic event helped students work on their motor and social skills while working on team building skills. (Doris Maricle / American Press)