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'You Are Loved': Night to Shine 2018 at WestGate Academy

Monday, February 12, 2018
By Patti Danner

On Friday, Feb. 9, an event was held at WestGate Academy that offered hundreds of special-needs guests and their ‘buddies’ an opportunity to don their fanciest formal wear, walk down a red carpet to a cheering and clapping crowd of paparazzi, wear the crown and tiara of Prom King and Prom Queen, respectively and dine on a sumptuous meal before taking a spin in a stretch limo and dancing the night away.

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    Volunteers eagerly await the arrival of their Kings and Queens. (By Patti Danner)
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    Smiles like these were everywhere! (By Patti Danner)
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    Dalton and Michelle Fish of Lyons were royally decked out. (courtesy photo)
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    Emcee Aaron Brower announces the arrival of royalty. (By Patti Danner)
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    Andrew and Jennifer Macias walk the walk. (By Patti Danner)
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    Parents and other admirers watch as their loved ones are announced. (By Patti Danner)
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    Kings and Queens wait their turn to walk the red carpet (By Patti Danner)
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    (courtesy P. Belden)
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    Is all of this applause for ME? (By Patti Danner)
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    Bloomfield High School's Lilly Farren and Dalton Fish looked absolutely regal. (By Patti Danner)
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    Michelle Fish of Lyons was a vision in purple. (courtesy photo)
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    King Justin Engler issued a royal decree AGAINST crowns. (By Patti Danner)
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    JK Duncan and his beautiful date arrived ready for some fun! (By Patti Danner)
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    Greene County Special Olympics athlete King JK Duncan (By Patti Danner)
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    Event Emcee Aaron Brower perfectly called out the name of each King and Queen as they made their way past their loving fans. (By Patti Danner)
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    Andrew Macias and his gorgeous date Jennifer were all smiles. (By Patti Danner)
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    Paparazzi lined both sides of the red carpet to applaud their Kings and Queens. (By Patti Danner)
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    Guests and buddies sat down to a personalized meal. (By Patti Danner)
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    As organizers played a special message from Tim Tebow to all Night to Shine guests, he held their complete attention. (By Patti Danner)
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    The Tim Tebow Foundation provides decor for the evening. (By Patti Danner)
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    Michelle Fish makes a lovely purple Queen. (By Patti Danner)
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    A handsome King waves to his adoring fans. (By Patti Danner)
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    This King was a  crowd favorite. (By Patti Danner)
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    This King and his buddy owned the red carpet! (By Patti Danner)
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    The joy in the air was palpable at Friday evening's Night to Shine. (By Patti Danner)
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    His expression says it all... (By Patti Danner)
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    A reception fit for a Queen... (By Patti Danner)
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    Shine on, King...... (By Patti Danner)
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    Leaving wheelchairs and walkers to await their return, Kings and Queens took a ride in style. (By Patti Danner)
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    'Your chariot awaits, my Queen'...ready for a limo ride at WestGate Academy (By Patti Danner)
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    Ron Paul Cullen and his buddy are ready to party! (By Patti Danner)