February 15, 2020

Night to Shine 2020

Area residents hit the dance floor during Night to Shine, an annual prom for individuals with special needs Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

Guest Katherine Jennings, center, dances while wearing a crown during the annual Night to Shine, a prom for individuals with special needs, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

Jackson police sergeant Chad Ludwig dances to the Village People's "YMCA" with guests during the annual Night to Shine, a prom for individuals with special needs, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

Hunter Ross high-fives another guest after being crowned near the end of the annual Night to Shine, a prom for individuals with special needs, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

Guest Hunter Ross, right, has his shoes shined during the annual Night to Shine, a prom for individuals with special needs, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

Guest Hallie Black smiles at seeing her reflection after having her makeup done by Anne Rees (white blouse) during the annual Night to Shine, a prom for individuals with special needs, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

Dennis Huering, right, dances with Abagail Estes during the annual Night to Shine, a prom for individuals with special needs, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

Hunter Ross, right, laughs while his buddy, James Poore, throws his hands in the air while riding on a party bus during the annual Night to Shine, a prom for individuals with special needs, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

A guest, illuminated by her cell phone, is seen reflected in the mirrored ceiling of a limousine during Night to Shine Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, in Jackson. 

Timothy Shaffer poses for a portrait after taking his crown atop his cowboy hat during the annual Night to Shine, a prom for individuals with special needs, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

Hunter Ross, far right, smiles while riding a party bus with his buddy James Poore, second from right, during the annual Night to Shine, a prom for individuals with special needs, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

Guest Charles Heberlie, right, hugs Job the support dog during the annual Night to Shine, a prom for individuals with special needs, Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

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Area residents hit the dance floor during Night to Shine, an annual prom for individuals with special needs Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

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