Wellington High School will be celebrating prom next month and those closest to the biggest party of the year are giving advice on how you can help community kids.
1. Give up that gown
Wellington resident Paula Mortimer wants to make sure every girl has the opportunity to participate in one of high school’s biggest functions and to acheive that goal, she is taking donations of old dresses to give to first-time prom goers.
“I want to make sure every girl has the opportunity to go to her prom,” she said.
Donations of gently used dresses can be dropped off at the Wellington Chamber of Commerce or by calling Mortimer at her home 326-3408 or her cell at 440-2476.
2. Donate money for shoes, accesories
Mortimer is also asking for monetary donations to help purchase shoes and other accessories that add to the perfect prom experience.
“We had girls come here last year that didn’t even have shoes to wear,” said Mortimer.
3. Volunteer your time and energy
Denise Weber of Project Prom says people are needed throughout the year, and not just at prom to help with the after-prom party and even the clean-up.
“We need people that will be willing to take on that stuff year round,” said Weber.
The biggest need now is for clean-up the day after.
“We’ve stayed there all night long and it would be great to have a fresh crew come in,” said Weber.
To help with Project Prom, call Weber at 326-2131.
4. Donate to a fun cause
The Project Prom after party is filled to the brim with games and activities and donating anything from money to individual prizes helps keep the Crusader’s spirits up throughout the night.
“We need to just give to the kids,” said Weber. “We give everything out from a laptop to free cokes from Sonic. It can be as small as a soft drink but to a laptop computer for the kids.”
“It’s something to help make the night special for the kids.”
5. Support the students
In Wellington, prom is a community event and students want to see neighbors come support them during the walk-in.
“They get a kick out of it,” said Weber. “It’s hard sometimes for students and this is...fun for them,”
