Last Updated on April 24, 2025 5:15 pm
Town of Boone, North Carolina— During the April 23, 2025 Boone Town Council meeting,the Boone Town Council unanimously approved a resolution to award a “Key to the City” toSpecial Olympian, Trenton D’Agostino. D’Agostino was also given a plaque that detailed theTown Council’s appreciation for his achievements.
An accomplished athlete, D’Agostino won two gold medals, one in the intermediate giant slalomsnowboarding competition and another in the intermediate super G in the Special OlympicsWorld Winter Games in Turin, Italy. As a Watauga County native, and as a graduate of HardinPark Elementary School and Watauga High School, the Boone Town Council wanted torecognize these achievements with a tangible reminder of how proud D’Agostino’s community isof his journey.
“To my knowledge, Boone hasn't awarded a key to the city since Mayor Hadley Wilson in the1980s. In my reading about Trenton D'Agostino, seeing his dedication to the sport ofSnowboarding and his success on the international stage representing our Country and Mountaincommunity, I felt he was more than deserving. It's not every day a member of the Boonecommunity takes home two gold medals!” – Dalton George, Mayor Tempore for the Town ofBoone.
Detective Jake Harkey of the Boone Police Department, alongside the Boone Town Council,presented D’Agostino’s awards. Detective Harkey has been an integral part of D’Agostino’sjourney, working with him as a coach. “Trenton has worked hard, and I am so incredibly proudof his accomplishment.” Detective Harkey stated during the Boone Town Council meeting.
“We were also honored to have Detective Harkey help present the award, who has served asTrenton's coach over the years. Knowing Boone PD's role in supporting gave me even moreencouragement that now was the time to reintroduce keys to the city.” – Dalton George, MayorTempore for the Town of Boone.
