06/08/2026
Congratulations to West High School junior Isaiah Young for taking home second place in bocce at the Iowa State Special Olympics meet! This was Isaiah's first time competing in bocce, and he was great! In total, the Sioux City Unified West bocce team took home 5 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze.
The Special Olympics coordinators in Sioux City would also like to recognize coach JJ Reeg-Beckner. Colleagues had this to say about JJ:
"JJ is an invaluable asset to West High School, where he serves as a dedicated paraprofessional. Known warmly by students as Mr. B, he guides with a gentle confidence, masterfully supporting both their academic growth and social-emotional development. Beyond the classroom, Coach Beckner’s passion shines through his work with Special Olympics Iowa, where he has long been a proud unified partner. Coach Beckner truly embodies what it means to be a West High Wolverine, making a lasting, positive impact on his students, athletes, and the entire school community."
Congrats to all! 💚 🖤