HAZLETON – The March edition of the local TV program hosted by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) highlights a ceremony at Hazleton Area High School that celebrated its recognition as a National Banner Unified Champion School by the Special Olympics.
“Some events are so important that they require you to clear your schedule,” said Argall. “We should all be proud of Hazleton Area High School’s efforts to provide opportunities for ALL students.”
The Special Olympics selects National Banner Unified Champion Schools based on ten criteria focused on providing opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities to participate in sports, clubs, and other activities with their classmates without disabilities.
Students at the ceremony spoke about how Unified Sports, sports or fitness programs that combine students with and without intellectual disabilities, allowed them to step outside their comfort zone and make new friends.
Only four schools throughout Pennsylvania received this recognition this year. Hazleton Area High School is the first ever in Luzerne County.
This edition of the Argall Report will air on:
- Blue Ridge Communications (Channel 13) every Monday at 10 a.m. and every Wednesday at 10:30 p.m.
- Service Electric Cablevision: Hazleton, Mahanoy City; Shenandoah – on Hazleton’s WYLN TV 35 Channel 507 and MetroCast Communications Channel 10. Please check local listings for airtimes.
- Berks Community Television (Comcast – Channel 15 and Service Electric – Channel 19) on Thursday at 10 p.m. and Friday at 8 p.m.
The Argall Report is also available online at https://www.senatorargall.com/argallreport/
CONTACT: Jim Brugger, 717-787-2637