St. Joe, Ost, volleyball team offers a living witness of inclusion

St. Joseph Catholic School volleyball players in Ost are practicing inclusion by fully integrating Emily Weninger into their team rotations. Weninger, a member of the Diocese of Wichita Special Olympics team, plays actively during games alongside her teammates rather than participating in a symbolic capacity.

Head coach Susan Helten said the team's spirit of belonging began at their first practice, noting that players were eager to partner with Weninger. Helten said the players assist Weninger during each stage of the game rotations and described the students as generous.