by: Jessica Taylor, Caston Jr Sr High School

Briar Simpson is a fifteen year old, soon to be sophomore, who attends Greenwood High School located in Greenwood, Indiana. One of her favorite as well as most unique hobbies is participating in her school’s Unified Track and Field team. Briar joined the team as a freshman last year and plans to do it until her senior year. Briar’s older brother, a recent graduate of Greenwood, was in the sport as well. After watching him compete throughout the season, Briar decided to join. 

Simpson’s role on her team is to participate in the different track and field activities, such as those normally seen in track and field, and to do these with special needs students on the team. Her favorite part about being in Unified Track and Field is the socialness of the sport …
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