Ezra Foster, a tenth grader at Elton High School, and Angeal Cutting, a junior at Elton HIgh School, show off their winning medals Friday during the 2nd annual Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics in Welsh. The event paired students with exceptionalities with fellow students without disabilities.

Jeff Davis Parish Supervisor of Special Services Jeremy Fuselier presents Bailey Wallace, a fourth grader at Welsh Elementary School, with a first place medal Friday during the 2nd annual Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics in Welsh. Students in grades 3-12 participate in horseshoes and bocce ball events.

Jeff Davis Parish Supervisor of Special Services Jeremy Fuselier congratulates Lamar Hubbard, a 10th grader at Jennings High School, for placing in the Special Olympics games Friday at Welsh High School. More than 50 students in grades 3-12 took part in the fall games which featured horseshoes and bocce ball events.

Welsh High School cheerleaders cheer on athletes and coaches from Fenton Elementary School during opening ceremonies Friday for the 2nd annual Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics in Welsh. More than 50 students in grades 3-12 competed for medals in horseshoes and bocce ball events

Armani Delco, a sixth grader at Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School, concentrates as she prepares to toss a horseshoe Friday during the 2nd annual Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics in Welsh. Students from throughout the parish participated in horseshoe and bocce ball competitions.

Ruby Smith, a fourth grader at Jennings Elementary School, watches as Aryn Touchet, a sixth grader at Lacassine HIgh School prepares to throw a ball Friday during the 2nd annual Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics in Welsh. The goal of the Special Olympics is to give students with exceptionalities the opportunity to take part in athletic events and connect with students without disabilities.

Judd Smith, a third grader at Elton Elementary School and Aaronton Williams, a fourth grader at Jennings Elementary School, participate in the bocce ball event Friday during the 2nd annual Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics event at the Welsh High School's football stadium. Students with exceptional skills were able to partner with their non-disabled peers to build teamwork, develop social and communication skills and build an inclusive culture.

Athletes and coaches from Welsh High School march on the field Friday during opening ceremonies of the 2nd annual Jeff Davis Parish Special Olympics event at the Welsh High School's football stadium. The event provides students with exceptionalities to showcase their athletic skills while partnering with students without disabilities and community volunteers.