[dropcap]F[/dropcap]or the first time ever, Dripping Springs ISD sent a team to the Special Olympics of Central Texas area track meet, which was held May 5-6 at Bible Stadium in Leander ISD.

Eight students in grades 6 to 11 represented Dripping Springs, and several placed in their respective events including four Gold Medals.

Sophomore Miguel Standridge was the top Tiger finisher, earning two Gold Medals, in both the 400 Meters and the Javelin (400 grams).

Two other DSISD students earned Gold Med...