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McDaniel junior Emma Wagner watches as Spring Garden Elementary student Danna Rodriguez easily clears a hurdle in a ninja warrior course during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
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McDaniel junior Emma Wagner watches as Spring Garden Elementary student Danna Rodriguez easily clears a hurdle in a ninja warrior course during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.

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Winfield Elementary student Kelsey Larrick releases a shot as she shows off her basketball skills during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Winfield Elementary student Kelsey Larrick releases a shot as she shows off her basketball skills during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
McDaniel student Jordan Greene sings the national anthem as participants line up for the opening ceremony during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
McDaniel student Jordan Greene sings the national anthem as participants line up for the opening ceremony during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Asher Jacobi of Manchester Elementary maneuvers his way through a miniature golf course while followed by his McDaniel buddy Cassidy Cashman, a freshman field hockey player, during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Asher Jacobi of Manchester Elementary maneuvers his way through a miniature golf course while followed by his McDaniel buddy Cassidy Cashman, a freshman field hockey player, during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Molly Knight of Friendship Valley Elementary gets help from McDaniel senior Chris Swayne as she takes part in a bowling activity during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Molly Knight of Friendship Valley Elementary gets help from McDaniel senior Chris Swayne as she takes part in a bowling activity during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
McDaniel junior Emma Wagner helps Spring Garden Elementary student Danna Rodriguez dance through cones on a ninja warrior course during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
McDaniel junior Emma Wagner helps Spring Garden Elementary student Danna Rodriguez dance through cones on a ninja warrior course during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
McDaniel junior Emma Wagner watches as Spring Garden Elementary student Danna Rodriguez easily clears a hurdle in a ninja warrior course during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
McDaniel junior Emma Wagner watches as Spring Garden Elementary student Danna Rodriguez easily clears a hurdle in a ninja warrior course during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Students are joined by their McDaniel buddies as they take part in the opening ceremony parade during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Students are joined by their McDaniel buddies as they take part in the opening ceremony parade during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Ebb Valley Elementary student Dax Hennigan moves through a hoop on an obstacle course during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Ebb Valley Elementary student Dax Hennigan moves through a hoop on an obstacle course during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Brooke Shepski of Piney Ridge Elementary gets encouragement from her McDaniel buddy, junior softball player Paytyn Hazelton as she gathers items on an obstacle course during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Brooke Shepski of Piney Ridge Elementary gets encouragement from her McDaniel buddy, junior softball player Paytyn Hazelton as she gathers items on an obstacle course during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Brooke Shepski of Piney Ridge Elementary rides a tricycle through an obstacle course while followed by by her McDaniel buddy, junior softball player Paytyn Hazelton during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Brooke Shepski of Piney Ridge Elementary rides a tricycle through an obstacle course while followed by by her McDaniel buddy, junior softball player Paytyn Hazelton during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Winfield Elementary student Aubrey Twain enjoys the peacefulness under a parachute while joined by another young participant during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Winfield Elementary student Aubrey Twain enjoys the peacefulness under a parachute while joined by another young participant during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
McDaniel junior lacrosse player Avery Sesney, left, cheers on Grayson Purcell, a Linton Springs Elementary student, who dunks a basketball with the help of his mother Michelle during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
McDaniel junior lacrosse player Avery Sesney, left, cheers on Grayson Purcell, a Linton Springs Elementary student, who dunks a basketball with the help of his mother Michelle during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
McDaniel student Jordan Greene sings the national anthem as participants line up for the opening ceremony during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
McDaniel student Jordan Greene sings the national anthem as participants line up for the opening ceremony during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Winfield Elementary student Mason Yoeum gets a push from McDaniel football player Keiron Wilson as he rides a scooter around a course during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Winfield Elementary student Mason Yoeum gets a push from McDaniel football player Keiron Wilson as he rides a scooter around a course during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Students are joined by their McDaniel buddies as they take part in the opening ceremony parade during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Students are joined by their McDaniel buddies as they take part in the opening ceremony parade during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Hampstead Elementary student Tommy Johnson waves to spectators as he walks in the parade for the opening ceremony during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Hampstead Elementary student Tommy Johnson waves to spectators as he walks in the parade for the opening ceremony during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Winfield Elementary student Aubrey Twain enjoys the peacefulness under a parachute while joined by another young participant during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Winfield Elementary student Aubrey Twain enjoys the peacefulness under a parachute while joined by another young participant during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Broadus Bolling of Sandymount Elementary connects with the ball as he shows off his tee-ball skills during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Broadus Bolling of Sandymount Elementary connects with the ball as he shows off his tee-ball skills during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Molly Knight of Friendship Valley Elementary gets help from McDaniel senior Chris Swayne as she takes part in a bowling activity during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
Molly Knight of Friendship Valley Elementary gets help from McDaniel senior Chris Swayne as she takes part in a bowling activity during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
East Middle School student Landen Gartland is congratulated on his tee-ball skills by Valentino Pryor, a McDaniel sophomore wrestler during McDaniel College's 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.
East Middle School student Landen Gartland is congratulated on his tee-ball skills by Valentino Pryor, a McDaniel sophomore wrestler during McDaniel College’s 32nd annual Tournament of Champions on Friday, April 14, 2023. Over 100 special needs students from elementary and middle schools across Carroll County were individually paired with a McDaniel student to participate in a variety of athletic activities and challenges.

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