2016 Patterson Special Olympics
Student-athletes weathered Saturday morning showers and took to the field for the Patterson Joint Unified School District’s annual Special Olympics. The event, in its second year, is now a qualifier for the Stanislaus County Special Olympics.

Second annual Special Olympics
From left, Rebecca Vargas, Brenda Vasquez, Mariah Gonzales, Adriana Verdugo, Lucy Arrambidi and Leilani Taafua run the Patterson High Track during the Patterson Joint Unified School District's second annual Special Olympics Saturday.
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Second annual Special Olympics
Attendance grew for this year's Special Olympics despite Saturday showers.
Second annual Special Olympics
Rising Sun student Rebecca Vargas, 20, waves to the crowd after being medaled during the Patterson Joint Unified School District's second annual Special Olympics Saturday.
Second annual Special Olympics
Apricot Valley fifth-grader Isabella Ruiz, 11, waves to the crowd after receiving a medal during the Patterson Joint Unified School District's second annual Special Olympics Saturday.
Second annual Special Olympics
Patterson High sophomore Mariah Gonzales, 16, receives a medal during the Patterson Joint Unified School District's second annual Special Olympics Saturday.
Second annual Special Olympics
Creekside sixth-grader Trevor Steenbergen receives a medal during the Patterson Joint Unified School District's second annual Special Olympics Saturday.
Second annual Special Olympics
Rising Sun student Saldavor Guzman, 18, receives a medal during the Patterson Joint Unified School District's second annual Special Olympics Saturday.
Second annual Special Olympics
Patterson High freshman Gina Ochoa, 15, pumps her fist after receiving a medal during the Patterson Joint Unified School District's second annual Special Olympics Saturday.
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Student-athletes weathered Saturday morning showers and took to the field for the Patterson Joint Unified School District’s second annual Special Olympics.
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