WISD Special Olympians win at Winter Games. WISD Special Olympians (L-R) Matthew Johnson, Cody Parker, and Adam Draper all won awards in the bowling competition of the Special Olympics Texas Winter Games on Friday, February 3 in Houston. Parker, competing against five other bowlers, had a three-game average of 115 to win the Gold Medal. Johnson, competing against five other bowlers, had a three-game average of 112 to earn the Silver Medal. Draper, competing against five other bowlers, had a three-game average of 79 to earn a Fourth Place ribbon.

  More than 3,000 athletes from across the Lone Star State participated in the Winter Games in bowling, figure skating, powerlifting, table tennis, and volleyball. Anyone who would like to volunteer for Special Olympics events can call 1-800-876-5646 or check out Texas Special Olympics on the web at www.specialolympicstexas.org.