The La Joya Independent School District (LJISD) Board Meeting held on December 4, 2024, featured a heartfelt recognition of local Special Olympians from La Jolla High School. The meeting began with an introduction of the area bowling participants, highlighting their achievements in recent competitions.

The board celebrated the accomplishments of several student-athletes, including senior gold medalists Dalisa Davila, Melanie Martinez, and Joel Mendoza, alongside silver medalists Gonzalo Gonzales, Angelio Mendez, Eugenio Mia, and others. Junior gold medalists Clarissa Pena and Angela Sanchez were also acknowledged, along with senior medalists Mariano Sanchez, Alec Serrato, and Jose Silva.

The recognition extended to the coaching staff, which included Edna Garcia, Alex Ramos, Lee Palacios, Brenda Garcia, and Jesus Garza, as well as the principal of Mighty Aloha High School, Ricardo Estrella. Their contributions to the success of the Mighty Hyatt Special Olympic Bowling team were commended.

Following this, the board moved on to recognize the Lincoln Special Olympics area bowlers. Participants included Guillermo Garcia, Aidan Alaniz, Joseline Flores, Nayeli Pina, Eduardo Rodriguez, and Luis Rodriguez, who were acknowledged for their respective placements in the competition.

The meeting underscored the district's commitment to supporting and celebrating the achievements of its Special Olympians, fostering a spirit of inclusion and recognition within the community. The board's recognition of these athletes serves as a reminder of the importance of sportsmanship and the value of participation in extracurricular activities.