Blaine alumni celebrates win at the regional Special Olympics

Blaine School District alumni Micah Ellingson, 24, competed in the regional Special Olympics held at Snohomish High School on April 30. He won bronze for the 100-meter dash, silver for hurdles and gold for the long jump in his division and will compete in the state competition at Pacific Lutheran University on June 2. “His family and friends are so very delighted and proud of him,” said his mother, Carol Joy Ellingson. Photo courtesy of Carol Joy Ellingsom.