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Friday, 19 October 2007

The Best in the World


The Lighthouse School has every reason to be proud. They have helped to produce some of the best in the entire world. The four athletes that represented the Cayman Islands at the 2007 World Summer Special Olympics in Shanghai China, are all current or former students of the Lighthouse School, and in their respective fields, they are the best in the world. They are Kevin Anglin, Chris Sampson, Andrew Smilley and Waide McLaughlin.


The athletes got down to serious business in China after the initial rest period following their arrival in the country and the exciting opening ceremony. Hard work and preparation paid off as this team brought home the most medals per capita of any team attending the World Games. The final tally read four gold, one silver and one bronze in swimming for Waide and Andrew, and two gold, one bronze and one fifth place ribbon for the track and field athletes Kevin and Chris. All four athletes won gold medals in at least one of their events!
Accompanying the athletes were Head of Delagation Kim Landry, Deputy Head of Delagation Susan Whittaker, Aquatics Coach Penny McDowall and Athletics Coach Lazarus Moraes. Both Susan and Penny are current teachers at the Lighthouse School and have been involved for many years with Special Olympics.

In the photo above, (from left) Chris, Andrew, Waide and Kevin strike a merry pose with their medals proudly displayed. Congratulations to the Lighthouse School, the team of officials and coaches and most importantly, the athletes! The Department of Education Services is so very proud of your achievements. (MR)
Posted by Department of Education Services, Cayman Islands at 15:48
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