Vianney to Host Special Olympics Event

Vianney's students and teachers are gearing up and making last minute preparations to host a Special Olympics event on Monday, May 6th.

This is the 11th year Vianney has hosted the Special Olympics, according to faculty coordinator Mr. Charlie Walsh.

"It is always a highlight of the year for our students," he said. "Vianney students really step up and make this day special for these athletes. It is always a memorable experience for everyone involved. We are thrilled to have hosted this event each year for the past 11 years here at Vianney."

Walsh added that more than 150 special athletes will gather at Vianney on Monday, May 6th. They will be partnered with 150 Vianney students who will serve as buddies/ambassadors.

The event runs from 9:45 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Following the competitions, the Vianney students host the athletes for lunch. All events will be held on the Don Heeb Athletic Field at Vianney - "The Heeb," weather permitting. The school fieldhouse will be used in the event of inclement weather.

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St. John Vianney High School is a Catholic, Marianist school serving boys in grades 9-12. The mission of Vianney High School is dedicated to forming young men for spiritual, academic and personal excellence. The school is located in Kirkwood, MO, and has an enrollment of about 650 young men. Vianney earned a Top 50 ranking among Catholic high schools in the nation for the quality of its academic program, as designated by the Cardinal Newman Society. Learn more about our Top 50 ranking at vianney.com/top50.

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