On Saturday, October 9th, MindsEye’s own Gateway Archers BeepBall team came together with members of the St. Louis University Ophthalmology department for a great afternoon of BeepBall!
The SLU group was spearheaded by Dr. Thomas Porter, a SLUCare physician specializing in Optometry and Low Vision. Dr. Porter is a former MindsEye Board Member. He is also a past president of the Missouri Optometric Association and the 1988 recipient of its Optometrist of the Year award. From 1985 through 1991 Dr. Porter served on the Missouri State Board of Optometry and was elected president in 1990. Dr. Porter sees several Archers as patients, including Kyle, Sean, Kim, Chad, and Liam.
The Archers had a great time running drills with the SLU team and teaching them the finer points of BeepBall. The training session was followed by an exciting exhibition match.
Please enjoy these fantastic photos from the day, courtesy of SLU newspaper photographer Michael Place.
You can also click here to view the St. Louis University News Article.
Archers Chad and Kyle on the ground, Chad comes up with the ball for a put-out. 
Archer Sean at bat, making contact with the ball. 
A SLU player lays out on the ground, reaching for the ball. 
Archer Kim swings at the ball. 
The two teams line up and shake hands after the game. 
Dr. Porter and his Archers patients Kyle, Sean, Kim, Chad, and Liam. 
A group shot of both teams. The SLU team wears blue t-shirts with an eye/heart/SLU graphic. The Archers wear their black Vapor Wave uniforms. 
Archer Chad stands with blindfold on, hand on hip and bat resting on shoulder. 
Archer Chad swings at the ball. 
Archer Kyle stands at bat with the ball approaching. 
A fielding SLU player bends down with arms wide as the ball approaches. 
Archer Mari throws a pitch. 
Archer Kim stands ready to field. Archer spotter Kassondra is visible in the background. 
Archer Kim has hit a pop fly. The downtown St. Louis skyline, with Arch, is visible in the background.
Archer Kyle helps Dr. Porter line up with home plate. 
Archers Coach Mike throws a pitch to a SLU player. 
A SLU player on his knees in the field, about to catch a bouncing ball. 
Liam smiles on the ground with a hand on the base. 
A SLU player, arms widely stretched, approaches the base. 
A smiling SLU player goes down as he tackles a base. 
A SLU player about to swing at an approaching pitch. 
Archers Coach Mike smiles and talks with Dr. Porter and a SLU player.