A memorial photo frame is presented to Vidalia Junior High School in memory of Tyberia Bell, who died in August 2022. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

Vidalia Upper Elementary students carry the flag for their school at Thursday’s Special Olympics for Concordia Parish Schools in the Vidalia High School gymnasium. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

Ferriday Lower Elementary students and cheerleaders carry their school banner for the Special Olympics. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

Ferriday Upper Elementary boys show off strong arms before Thursday’s Special Olympics for Concordia Parish Schools in the Vidalia High School gymnasium. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

Vidalia Junior High students carry the banner for their school. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

Students cheer for the spirit stick award. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

Students smile ahead of the Olympic games. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

Carson Moore and Jy’Kareyus Collier carry the torch in the opening ceremony of Thursday’s Special Olympics at Vidalia High School gymnasium. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

Medals sit ready to be awarded to winners in the Special Olympics. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

A center stage sits ready for Olympic medalists to receive their awards. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

Students parade around the Vidalia High School gym during the parade of schools. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

Students cheer for the spirit stick award. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)

Jamyri Jones presents the National Anthem before Thursday’s Special Olympics. (Sabrina Robertson | The Natchez Democrat)