![]() ![]() "We noticed as we started getting more athletes and buddies coming out, I think kids started to notice that this is something they wanted to be a part of. "When we first did this, we had about 10 kids and now our roster is about 35," Wildermuth said. Now, after weeks of practices, they can pin-point their favorite events and begin to excel in specific areas. ![]() Two years ago, Wildermuth's athletes did not know what to expect, how to participate in the long jump or hold the javelin. The expected turnout was more than 160 students for Wednesday's event. The first event included just Jefferson and Morristown but has grown to include Newton, Vernon, Pequannock and Boonton over the last two years. The growth of the event in three years has been apparent. Our athletes may get to where they have to be and may not get to where they have to be, and I couldn't have asked for anything better." They came into this gym with the understanding that we're going to have fun, play music and it's going to be a good time. ![]() "These other schools that came, we had no idea what to expect today. "I think support is the big thing that I'm focusing on," said Wildermuth, who spearheaded the efforts to hold the event. Wednesday's event, which brings together the community's special-education and general-education students to compete in several track and field events, was the third that Jefferson has hosted since 2017. When the forecast for Wednesday's makeup date provided more of the same, Wildermuth, Jefferson's transition coordinator, and the rest of the school's participating teachers, counselors and administrators adjusted the plans and modified the events to bring them indoors. When the initial date was postponed due to rain last week, some of Wildermuth's students were devastated. The event is one of the few times during the school year that they get the opportunity to congregate with their friends and compete after school. JEFFERSON - Nicole Wildermuth knew that Jefferson Township's third annual Unified Track and Field Relay needed to happen rain or shine.įor many of the athletes involved, the meet is a celebration of sorts. ![]()
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