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