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Homecoming King With Down Syndrome Crowned At Helix High School
Daniel Rodriguez and Madeline Heasman were named homecoming king and queen at Helix Charter High School Friday.
Originally published 8:59 p.m. Oct. 18.
Daniel Rodriguez and Madeline Heasman were named homecoming king and queen during a halftime ceremony at Helix Charter High School Friday.
Rodriguez, a senior, has Down Syndrome, and was nominated by Brian Dominguez, who was also a homecoming king candidate.
"Daniel is an exuberant, talented, and above all else, loving young man," said his teacher Kim Fleming. "As a student with Down Syndrome, Daniel has overcome many social challenges to be accepted as a peer and a friend by the general population."
Daniel Rodriguez and Madeline Heasman were named homecoming king and queen during a halftime ceremony at Helix Charter High School Friday.
Rodriguez, a senior, has Down Syndrome, and was nominated by Brian Dominguez, who was also a homecoming king candidate.
"Daniel is an exuberant, talented, and above all else, loving young man," said his teacher Kim Fleming. "As a student with Down Syndrome, Daniel has overcome many social challenges to be accepted as a peer and a friend by the general population."
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