Girls in Sumner County facing the challenge and expense of Spring prom are getting a big helping hand from Students Taking A Right Stand (STARS) Prom Drive which also educates and encourages students to have a safe evening through prom promise.
Appearing on WSMV’s More at Midday, Kay Higgs, Station Camp High School STARS Specialist, is one of five STARS specialists helping organize the prom dress drive in hopes of relieving some of the economic stress for the girls while at the same time encouraging students to sign a prom promise pledge card to abstain from alcohol or drug use.
“We are working to help students have a pleasant and memorable prom night by encouraging them to be safe while helping the girls with expensive prom wear. Money is tight right now for a lot of people causing additional stress for families of high school students. Prom is an important tradition for a lot of teens and it is so rewarding for us and the girls if we can help make the experience possible,” Higgs said. “In addition to helping the girls find a cute dress, STARS specialists are working to educate and promote awareness of ways in which to have great safe prom experience.”
STARS specialists work throughout the mid-state area helping students overcome tough social and emotional barriers to learning like substance abuse, bullying and violence.
Donations of jewelry, purses and good condition shoes are also being accepted. Higgs said on March 1 from 3:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., Sumner County high school girls can visit Beech High School to get their cost-free prom wear.
“We care about our students and want to support this fun part of the high school journey. We are working with kids who have some tough barriers to learning and this is such a positive experience getting to support these girls with something meaningful to them,” Higgs said.
Dresses can either be dropped off at these participating schools or they can be picked up by contacting the STARS at www.starsnashville.org.
- Post Time: 09-22-16 - By: http://www.rfidang.com