Spring, 2012 (pdf) - Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
Spring, 2012 (pdf) - Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
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Success Stories<br />
The following are comments on the six Prom Project events that took place at<br />
Bayside Secondary <strong>School</strong>, Centennial Secondary <strong>School</strong>, Centre <strong>Hastings</strong> High<br />
<strong>School</strong>, North <strong>Hastings</strong> High <strong>School</strong>, <strong>Prince</strong> <strong>Edward</strong> Collegiate, <strong>and</strong> Trenton<br />
High <strong>School</strong>.<br />
<strong>School</strong> staff, Principals, volunteers, <strong>Hastings</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Prince</strong> <strong>Edward</strong> <strong>District</strong> <strong>School</strong><br />
<strong>Board</strong> Trustees, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Hastings</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Prince</strong> <strong>Edward</strong> Learning Foundation Directors<br />
provided the following insights as to the need <strong>and</strong> success of Prom Project.<br />
“I’d have to say it was a wonderful success.”<br />
“The boys quickly shopped the mens’ wear, <strong>and</strong> all the suits <strong>and</strong> jackets are<br />
gone! The girls were on a mission –They did not feel badly that they were<br />
having to choose a dress from us - we kept having to send assistants in to<br />
retrieve tried on dresses! Many girls tried on several dresses, <strong>and</strong> modeled<br />
them in the gym - <strong>and</strong> they all looked so wonderful <strong>and</strong> happy! “<br />
“I think I can confidently say that the dresses <strong>and</strong> clothes went to the kids who<br />
needed them, but by encouraging all students to check out the selection <strong>and</strong><br />
shop if they wished, ensured that everyone felt comfortable!”<br />
“Glenda <strong>and</strong> Jennifer from Shoppers Drug Marg were doing a thriving<br />
business, <strong>and</strong> the girls really enjoyed the service. We had a volunteer to assist<br />
with quick alterations, <strong>and</strong> she was able to reassure students that they could get<br />
more complex alterations done to really make the gowns fit perfectly.”<br />
“Half of the attendees were boys <strong>and</strong> there was a good cross-section of students<br />
from our school, other schools in our board <strong>and</strong> grade 8 students which we<br />
thought was great.”<br />
“Even though it was a small turn out they were all extremely appreciative of not<br />
only the dresses <strong>and</strong> suits, but also of the hair <strong>and</strong> make-up. The first family<br />
actually cried when they found out that the student could have her hair done<br />
for the day of prom, she was very excited to say the least. We’re continuing<br />
to reach out to students from our own school as we’ve been able to leave the<br />
dresses set up for a few more days.”<br />
“I think it was a great success on many different fronts.”<br />
“This is a story of a young father who lost his wife two years ago in a tragic<br />
accident. He came in with two out of four of his children <strong>and</strong> both of the girls<br />
were excited to find the perfect dress. “<br />
“The smiles on the faces of the students were priceless...<strong>and</strong> the excitement in<br />
the change room as the girls would pass dresses around, <strong>and</strong> help each other<br />
into them was contagious.”<br />
“The two ladies from Shoppers Drug Mart, Quinte Mall, were amazing with<br />
the girls. One of the girls was so excited about her gown she went back up on<br />
the stage to show everyone. I said, “You look like a princess!” She looked into<br />
the mirror <strong>and</strong> said, “I feel like a princess!” When she packed her gown in a<br />
bag <strong>and</strong> headed to the makeup table, one of the ladies already had her makeup<br />
all packed into a blue case....she was watching her <strong>and</strong> prepared the package<br />
ahead of time.”<br />
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