Su6-rr 16 & 'l(p Jo 1(fii The Greatest Gift Ko Jo Kai and Sub-T's annual service project of buying presents for boys and girls at the Morrilton Children's Home has become a tradition for the clubs. "Our service project is the most uplifting and fulfilling event that Kojies and Sub-T have throughout the year," said Donna Beasley. The two clubs were given a list of possible presents for the children from the home. With that the clubs combined their efforts and collected over $500 to buy the gifts for the children. According to David Brown, even the shopping trip and the wrapping of presents was like a party. He said, "We have so much fun doing it. We enjoy it, and the kids do too!' ' Everyone seemed to agree that the club members got as much out of the experience as the children did. Special moments were abundant that day. One of those special moments was witnessed by Donna Beasley. She said, "One of the little boys got a bat, but he didn't know how to use it. So, that afternoon, the guys taught him how to hit." " It gave us a chance to play and have fun too," said Ashley House while talking about the experience. Service projects were a chance for the clubs to do something beneficial for the community, but they also did something for the clubs. Seeing eyes light up as dolls, bats and other toys were unwrapped, and enjoying an afternoon of fun and games, created memories for club members and kids alike. Providing Christmas for children who might otherwise go without helped members to realize the truth to the adage: "It is better to give than to receive. ' ' Melanie Johnson & Heather Dreessen. GETTING MARRIED WHEN? Lori Adkins and Wendy Waite listen attentively to a fellow engaged Kojie member at a meeting. The ladies of Ko Jo Kai were always bringing up wedding plans, considering the outstanding number of ring ceremonies throughout the year. ~ KOJIES. 1st row (I to r): Jimmy D. Hadnot, Steven Rob- ~ erts, Jon Arnett, David Brown, Johnny Tollett. 2nd row: c:r Tracy Boyd, Missy Rouhana, Tracy Jennings, Beth How- ~ ard, Kathy Shappard, Daffana Gray, Kim Gooch , Autum =ll Bowen, Monica Kimbrell, Wendy Waite, Lori Adkins, Jen- ~ ny Wilkison , Lori Griffin. Jrd row: Michele Reguald , Anne ?' Thomas, Donna Beasley, Amy Hopper, Joy Carter, Cristy Mitcham, Michelle Allen, Heather Oliver, April Lemon , Jill Cushman, Melissa Dennison, Shayla Waters, Rachel Alexander, Ashley House, Meeka Brown, Amy Lisle, Kelly Cooper, Carole Hopkins, Shelli Mussleman, Melissa Smith, Keri Hutchinsin, Kelsi Hutchinson, Brandy Bandura, Christy Thrasher, Natalie Pirtle, Tish Elrod. 4th row: Sophia Lewis, Leslie Miller, Kristi Hallsell , Jana Stegall, Jane Ann Gregory, Angie Baskett, Jennifer Gatlin, Maschelli Vancleave, Mary Kaye Mussleman, Angela Luster, Leah Mangrum, Tracy Halbert, Leigh Ann Turner, Connie Newell , Jennifer Cosby, Kristi Hood , Jill Wood , Julie Plemons, Andrea Rehkop, Caren Millspaugh , Holly Hayes, Robin Austin , Jennifer Kramer. 5th row: Martha Campbell , Jennifer Neal, Paula Peebles, Amy Thorton , Paige Watson , Marla Lewis, Jennifer Harrell , Shannon Hawley, Tessa Brock, Kaci Bolls, and Anna Conley. SUB-T 16 & KO JO KAI 129
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