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Aktion Club

Aktion Club Officers showing blankets made by participants. These were donated to Project Linus. (L to R, Front – Bree, Russell, Shellie, Paul) (L to R, Back – Corey P., Keshia, Harry, Deb Miller from Project Linus, and Robby).

Aktion Club Officers pictured with non-perishable items donated to Family Promise for Blessing Boxes. (Allison, Robby, April Smith – Family Promise Director, Keshia, Chris Malher – Alcoa Kiwanis, Holly – Alcoa Kiwanis, Corey P. Harry, Christian, and Russell.

Aktion Club Officers leading the Pledge of Allegiance.

Deb Miller from Project Linus telling participants about their organization.

Christmas Party

Gate participant and volunteers playing Christmas bingo.

Gate staff members dressed up.

Gate Participants playing ornament game at the 2023 Christmas Party as Santa read a Christmas story.

Gate participants opening ornaments.

Santa reading a Christmas story and participants and volunteers listen in the background.

Tom G. waves to the camera in his red Santa hat and green Santa tie!

Daily Activities

Alex working on a building project with popsicle sticks, blocks, and cups. The
activity was led by The Muse.

Russell and his caregiver, Angela, showing their drawing after Art Club.

Ethan, Volunteer Betty Jo, and Ricky working on crafts.

Austin blowing bubbles outside on a sunny day.

Brad rolling cookie dough with parent volunteer, Karen.

Brian making a large bubble outside on a sunny day!

Several participants playing Chair Volleyball in the gym.

Chase in the kitchen waiting to make Valentine cookies.

Owen and Maleah making rice crispy treats during cooking club.

Ricky and Micah making rice crispy treats during cooking club.

Participants playing a game of cornhole. (L to R, LaTonya (caregiver), Jessica
- staff, Javon, Anita - staff, Brian).

Dustyn (front) and Robbie (back) playing outdoor games.

Eric playing guitar and singing during Wednesday concerts.

Robbie, Ricky, Emily, and Jean (volunteer) during a workout.

Several participants in line waiting to play a Valentine game.

Hans and Shellie dancing.

Jacob playing the bongo drums.

Clayton volunteer, Jessie, and Noah H. working on a tie-dye project!

Javon playing outdoor games.

Kristine taking part in a building challenge.

Mike planting his spring flower.

Noah P. playing putt-putt

Participants playing parachute games.

Gate participants standing with firemen.

Gate participants make a lego maze.

Paul celebrating his birthday with a piece of cake and his decorated Elvis
birthday bag.

Paul singing Elvis song.

Gate participants planting flowers.

Participants playing Pool Noodle Hockey.

Risha in Drawing Club.

Sean sitting in the Fire truck.

Shellie in Drawing Club.

Shellie powerlifting with Chip.

Tom making ornaments.

DessertFest

Dustyn and his parents enjoying DessertFest.

Guests enjoying festivities at DessertFest.

Gate Staff before DessertFest. (L to R – Front, Tonde Carter, Jessica Lewis, Tene Lewis; Back – Anita Fine, Lily Winebarger, Allison Galyon, Terry Hawk, Erin Rhoades, Brandi Hurst, Sarah Parker.

Founders, Frank and Shirley Hogsed with their son, Russell, thanking guests for supporting the Gate for 20 years! Board Chair, Scott Stuart waiting to
present a gift to them.

Board member and Gate parent, Kelly Nunn with her son, Spencer, and husband, James.

Participant Kyle with his mom, Pat.

Participants performing with Ed Harper and Pistol Creek Catch of the Day.

Guests checking out silent auction items.

Halloween Party

Dustyn as Jack Skellington and Corey B. as Superman at the Halloween Party.

Gate Staff dressed up for Halloween Party. (L to R, Front – Jessica Lewis, Erin Rhoades, Allison Galyon; Back – Anita Fine, Tene Lewis, Terry Hawk, Sarah Parker, Brandi Hurst)

Russell dressed up as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.

Participants looking for treats during the Scavenger Hunt. (L to R – Aryn, Elizabeth, Anita – staff, Shellie, Ella – volunteer, Bonnie, and Emily)

Halloween scavenger hunt with Gate participants.

Special Olympics

Special Olympics Basketball Team – (L to R, Kneeling – Robby, Harry, Vera, Angel; Standing – Corey P., Risha, Hans, Emily, Eli)

Chase bowling.

Participants celebrating with their medals – (L to R – Chase, Vera, Keshia)

Eric running in Special Olympics event.

Ethan giving two thumbs up after winning a medal.

Hans celebrating with arms raised after the basketball team won their game.

Jonathan and Robert waiting their turn to bowl.

Gate participants getting ready to long jump.

Medal ceremony (L to R – Sherrie, Harry, Christie, and Alex).

Mike in wheelchair racing event.

Participants holding signs and waiting for opening ceremonies to begin.

Ricky in assisted walking race.

Ricky, Weston, and Bonnie waiting their turn to bowl.

Risha shooting basketball.

Tailgate for the Gate

Tables decorated with UT Football gear for TailGate for the Gate event.

Staff and Participants pictured at UT Balloon arch at Tailgate. (L to R – Allison (staff), Vera, Russell, Emily, Erin (staff).

Participants enjoying Tailgate – Vera, Russell and Emily

UT Birdhouses built and donated by former Gate participant, Zack McMurray.
These are a hot item and sell out every year.

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