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Broncos, United Airlines partner with Special Olympics Colorado for national celebration

Legend High School students, educators and administrators came together with representatives of the Denver Broncos, United Airlines and Special Olympics Colorado on Tuesday to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School for its Special Olympics' Unified Sports team.

Staff members lay out Special Olympics towels before a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Staff members lay out Special Olympics towels before a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater applauds students before a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater applauds students before a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Miles the mascot high-fives students before a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Miles the mascot high-fives students before a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Miles the mascot during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Miles the mascot during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

A Legend student leads the crowd in a chant during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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A Legend student leads the crowd in a chant during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Students on Legend's Unified Sports team run out onto the court during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Students on Legend's Unified Sports team run out onto the court during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Students on Legend's Unified Sports team run out onto the court during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Students on Legend's Unified Sports team run out onto the court during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Students on Legend's Unified Sports team run out onto the court during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Students on Legend's Unified Sports team run out onto the court during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Students on Legend's Unified Sports team run out onto the court during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Students on Legend's Unified Sports team run out onto the court during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Students on Legend's Unified Sports team run out onto the court during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Students on Legend's Unified Sports team run out onto the court during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Students on Legend's Unified Sports team run out onto the court during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Students on Legend's Unified Sports team run out onto the court during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Denver Broncos Cheerleader Gabriela high-fives students on Legend's Unified Sports team as they run out onto the court during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Denver Broncos Cheerleader Gabriela high-fives students on Legend's Unified Sports team as they run out onto the court during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Broncos Broadcast host Alexis Perry speaks to the crowd during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Broncos Broadcast host Alexis Perry speaks to the crowd during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater twirls his towel during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater twirls his towel during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Students and educators unveil a banner recognizing the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School during a school assembly at Legend High School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Students and educators unveil a banner recognizing the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School during a school assembly at Legend High School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Students and educators unveil a banner recognizing the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School during a school assembly at Legend High School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Students and educators unveil a banner recognizing the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School during a school assembly at Legend High School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Denver Broncos Cheerleader Gabriela during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Denver Broncos Cheerleader Gabriela during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Miles the mascot during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Miles the mascot during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Students pump up the crowd during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Students pump up the crowd during a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater meets students after a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater meets students after a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

A group photo of United Airlines volunteers, Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater, a representative from Special Olympics Colorado and Denver Broncos Cheerleaders Gabriela and Alexandria after a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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A group photo of United Airlines volunteers, Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater, a representative from Special Olympics Colorado and Denver Broncos Cheerleaders Gabriela and Alexandria after a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

A group photo of students, Miles the mascot, school administrators and educators and Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater after a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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A group photo of students, Miles the mascot, school administrators and educators and Ring of fame safety Steve Atwater after a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

Miles the mascot takes a photo with students after a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
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Miles the mascot takes a photo with students after a school assembly at Legend High School to recognize the school as a Special Olympics National Unified School on January 14, 2020. In partnership with United Airlines, the Broncos selected Legend as one of three local schools that operate Special Olympics Unified School programs that the team adopted. (Photo by Ben Swanson)

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