Maybe you have heard of Best Buddies, or even participated in “The Little Feet Meet,” but Special Olympics, a much larger organization, is fighting for the same goals of equality for people with disabilities...

You have probably been stopped by Will in the hallway to show you a video of cool car tricks or to tell you, “You’re pretty.” You have surely heard Tommy talk about his love for the Metro, or seen Lucas with his bright colorful shoes and dyed hair. Although these students may not necessarily be in your daily classes, they are very involved in the Mason community and have a packed schedule with various different activities every day.

Despite the rain last week, Wednesday, May 30 was filled with smiles and laughs as elementary and middle school students from different schools across Northern Virginia joined together on the George Mason field for the Little Feet Meet Special Olympics.

At George Mason High School, our principal, Mr. Matt Hills, set a standard in the school for all students to excel in mind, body, and character. In this series, The Lasso looks for students who excel in...