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Duluth board honors Denfeld graduate Blake Eaton for 2026 Paralympics appearance
Summary
The board recognized Denfeld graduate Blake Eaton, who represented Team USA in para‑alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Paralympics; Eaton spoke about adaptive sports and representing the community.
At the start of the Duluth Public School District’s April meeting, Assistant Superintendent Anthony Bonds introduced Denfeld alumnus Blake Eaton, who competed for Team USA in para‑alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy.
"Blake represented our community and Team USA in the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy," Bonds said, and board members rose to congratulate Eaton. Eaton told the board he began skiing at age four and described his Paralympic experience as an opportunity to raise awareness for adaptive sports in the district: "I hope to represent everyone here and continue to show what Duluth is all about," he said.
Why this matters: The recognition highlighted adaptive‑sports participation in the district and provided a community moment at the start of the meeting, with board members and attendees thanking Eaton and noting the district’s unified and inclusive extracurricular offerings.
What's next: The board’s recognition is ceremonial; Eaton and board members encouraged continued community support for unified activities and adaptive sports programming.
