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Sports November 16, 2017 11:10 am

Turkey Creek Middle holds Olympic Day

By Justin Kline

  • Durant's Air Force JROTC Color Guard presented the colors before the games began.

  • Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office brought motorcycles, horses and a helicopter.

  • Students watching from the bleachers were given beads before the event.

  • The seventh graders led the athletes' parade.

  • The eighth graders were excited for their last Olympic Day.

  • The sixth graders were ready for their first Olympic Day.

  • Students in the ESE program participate in the games every year.

  • Several students ran with the Olympic torch before the lighting of the cauldron.

  • Turkey Creek Middle School hosts Olympic Day at its outdoor track every year.

  • The long jump is one of many events students can compete in.

  • Archery is a popular event each year.

  • Students are able to put their basketball shooting skills to the test.

  • Many students lined up to throw the shot put.

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When Turkey Creek Middle School holds its annual Olympic Day, those Gobblers go all-out.

Though it’s usually held in May, the school hosted the day-long event Wednesday. Students at all grade levels got to compete in track and field events, archery, basketball and much more after the opening ceremonies were completed and the Olympic cauldron was lit by Area 6 superintendent Sharon Morris.

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