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Wednesday, November 28, 2012  The story of Eric Dompierre received the most votes in an online competition, and the school will now receive $25,000

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Eric Dompierre, the Ishpeming athlete with Down Syndrome, is in an online competition through Sports Illustrated, and so far, he's in the lead

Saturday, August 11, 2012  Eric Dompierre, an Ishpeming athlete with Down Syndrome, is allowed to play basketball and football in his senior year of high school

Tuesday, July 03, 2012  Eric Dompierre attempts to clear the final hurdle in his way to playing high school sports

Friday, June 01, 2012  The MHSAA passed an amendment that allows students with disabilities to apply for age waivers

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The decision is in, MHSAA reaches decision on age waiver amendment

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  The Michigan High School Athletic Association has reached a decision regarding a proposal which could result in Eric Dompierre playing basketball

Thursday, May 03, 2012  The Dompierre family and Senator Tom Casperson traveled to Lansing in hopes to 'Let 'em Play'

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Eric Dompierre and his family went to Lansing, meeting with many notable politicians

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  Dean, Jill, and Eric Dompierre left Tuesday afternoon on their way to the state's capitol to speak to the Senate Education Committee

Friday, March 30, 2012  The MHSAA is standing their ground when it comes to Eric Dompierre

Wednesday, March 28, 2012  MHSAA rule will not be changed for Ishpeming High School's Eric Dompierre

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Rules say student is too old, but should the rules be ignored?