06/23/2026
Two CSD students and their teacher are representing South Carolina at the Special Olympics.Youth Leadership Experience in Minneapolis this week--and they are going all the way to the top when it comes to picking lunch companions.
Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver and his wife, Linda, joined students Karalynn Ervin and Ani Mastowski and their teacher, Patti Myers, for lunch yesterday.
State programs across the nation selected inclusive leadership pairs and mentors to participate in this prestigious national event. While they will not compete in a traditional sports competition, the students will work alongside the USA Games team to gain valuable leadership experience and learn about the planning and operation of a large-scale national event.
This opportunity reflects the mission of Special Olympics and Unified Championship Schools by empowering students with and without intellectual disabilities to work together, promote inclusion, and serve as agents of change.