Although some events for Grant County Senior Olynpics have already happened, many others continue to take place. Saturday featured the Opening Ceremony at a blustery and chilly Fox Field
Photos by Mary Alice Murphy
Grant County Senior Olympics opening ceremony held Saturday, April 16
Grant County Senior Olympics opening ceremony held Saturday, April 16
Angelica Padilla sang The Star-Spangled Banner during the flag ceremony.
Grant County Senior Olympics opening ceremony held Saturday, April 16
The Gaffney-Oglesby Marine Corps League Detachment Color Guard raised the flags. From left are John Sterle, Don Spann, George Morrison and Ben Collins.
Grant County Senior Olympics opening ceremony held Saturday, April 16
Sen. Howie Morales welcomes participants to the ceremony. Mario Quintana, to the right, slightly behind, is the organizer of the events.
Grant County Senior Olympics opening ceremony held Saturday, April 16
Deacon Bill Holguin offers the invocation
Grant County Senior Olympics opening ceremony held Saturday, April 16
Participants and organizers line up to head around the track at Fox Field.
Grant County Senior Olympics opening ceremony held Saturday, April 16
The games open with the march around the track.
Grant County Senior Olympics opening ceremony held Saturday, April 16
Participants do stretching exercises before they compete.
Grant County Senior Olympics opening ceremony held Saturday, April 16
Two participants in a sprint come up to a photo finish.
