PHOTO GALLERY: Show-Me State Games Opening Ceremony held at Hearnes Center

July 20, 2012 | 9:28 p.m. CDT

The Show-Me State Games began with an Opening Ceremony held at the Hearnes Center on Friday.

Truman the Tiger welcomes athletes to the Show-Me State Games Opening Ceremony on Friday at the Hearnes Center. | Amy Bruer

Elvis Fisher left, James Franklin, Phil Pressy and Laurence Bowers lead the Show-Me State Games athletes in the Oath of Athletes on Friday at the Hearnes Center. | Amy Bruer

Whitnee Johnson left, and Gavin Bernskotter light the cauldron at the Show-Me State Games Opening Ceremonies Friday at the Hearnes Center. | Amy Bruer