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Athlete of the Week
Gloucester’s Watkins Parish named athlete of the week for July 28, 2003

Name: Watkins Parish

Age: 29

Hometown: Gloucester, Virginia


Number of yrs in Special Olympics: 10 yrs

Special Olympics Sports: Basketball, Softball and Soccer

Interests: Watkins enjoys traveling with friends and people that will eventually become his friend.

Education: Graduated from Gloucester High School in 1992

Medals: 2 Golds, 5 Silvers, 3 Bronze

Extra Activities: Watkins is a regular attendee at the Abingdon Parish Church in Gloucester County. He also enjoys attending the church’s dinners.


Major Accomplishments:
He learned how to play basketball, soccer and tennis. He has gained knowledge in many different sports through Special Olympics and enjoys being a part of a team with special programs


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