On July 12, McKinley County Senior athletes headed to the senior Olympics State Games in Roswell.
The athletes included: Priscilla Becenti, Ernest Benally, Guy Bitsilly Jr., Joann Chavarria, Pauline Claw, Virginia Jean Cometsevah, Sylvia Conley, Genevieve Cooley, Mary DeLao, Tony DeLao, Gloria Dennison, Sam Florence, Peggy Franz, Esther Gatewood, James Glacier, Carol Halona, Esther Holiday, Robert Koops, Lenora LeMaster, Richard LeMaster, Antoinette Martinez, David “Bronco” Martinez, Michael Martinez, Margaret Mitchell, Dorothy Montano, Frances Perez, Rosie Quicero, Gloria Santiago, Patricia Slinkey, Manuel Troncoso, Dennis Van Andel, Cecelia Varanauskas, Ira Wallace, Sharon Wallace, Daisy Wero and Joann Wren. McKinely County Senior Olympics President Michael Martinez, Vice-President Mary DeLao, and Secretary Gloria Santiago.
The Senior Olympics would like thank Cathy McKinney-Senior Olympics Coordinator, Greg Santiago-Assistant Senior Olympics Coordinator, Beverly Newman-Gallup Senior Program Coordinator, Volunteer Yvonne Lucas, Tom DuBois, Ann Landavazo and the GHS coach Andrew Rodriguez and his students for helping out on the field.
Thanks also to the sponsors: Maria Hall, Cecilia Guerrero, Butlers Printing and Supplies, Wal-Mart, Sun Loan company, Mr. Teez, Verizon, Co-op, Enchantment Physical Therapy, Bank of New Mexico, Cracker Barrel, Maria’s Restaurant, Gallup Lumber & Supply, Best Tinting Auto Glass, Rico Motors, Sun Dance Motors, R&M Furniture, Earls Restaurant, Anthony’s Restaurant, Don Diego’s restaurant, Grandpa’s Grill, Railway Café, Sammy C’s restaurant, Pepsi for being a big supporter, The City of Gallup for providing the facilities Neighborhood Senior Center Staff, the Gallup McKinley County School Bus Barn for providing the transportation to Roswell, NM, the Gallup Independent for all your support and the Gallup Sun Newspaper.
A special thanks to all who helped behind the scenes. Thank You.
