Special Olympians to scrimmage before Northwest basketball game Feb. 17

Northwest High School will host a Special Olympics scrimmage basketball game Fe. 17 prior to the Northwest varsity boys basketball game against Marquette High School. The Special Olympians scrimmage will feature a 10-minute running clock. 

The high school will be accepting donations at the door for the Special Olympics program which will be presented at the end of the game. The varsity game against Marquette will be at 7 p.m.

If you have ever wondered what the Special Olympics logo means, here is the explanation, according to a variety of Special Olympics websites. The Special Olympics logo has gone through several changes in its lifetime. The original
 "stick figure" (now the Official Symbol) is an abstract but humanistic form designed to convey the impression of movement and activity. The logo is a symbol of growth, confidence and joy among children and adults with disabilities who are learning coordination, mastering skills, participating in competitions and preparing themselves for richer, more productive lives. The spherical appearance of the logo is a representation of Special Olympics' global outreach. The official logo is a visual representation of the theme: "Special Olympics--Uniting the World through skill, courage, sharing and joy."