Time to Shine

Morgan Gooch, left, holds Ariel Montgomery's hand and tells her "I love you" before the Southern Angel Special Needs Pageant at Murphy Middle School on Saturday, May 2, 2015 in Murphy, N.C. Ariel was a constant throughout the day, almost always by Morgan's side to help her in any way. Morgan and Ariel "hit it off right at the beginning" and had an instant connection," said Karen Gooch said, who is Morgan's mom. Morgan helps Ariel, who is a cheerleading coach, with cheerleading.

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Morgan Gooch, left, holds Ariel Montgomery's hand and tells her "I love you" before the Southern Angel Special Needs Pageant at Murphy Middle School on Saturday, May 2, 2015 in Murphy, N.C. Ariel was a constant throughout the day, almost always by Morgan's side to help her in any way. Morgan and Ariel "hit it off right at the beginning" and had an instant connection," said Karen Gooch said, who is Morgan's mom. Morgan helps Ariel, who is a cheerleading coach, with cheerleading.