The students at Strawberry Crest High School with disabilities had a special evening dedicated to them on Friday, March 4.
It was their prom night, and the school cafeteria was an open dance floor with upbeat music to add to a fun atmosphere.
Shauna Kornegay, the school’s exceptional student education (ESE) teacher wanted to put together an in-person prom honoring her students.
She was able to put the program together with the help of her colleagues at Strawberry Crest, as well as generous donors.
Professional football player Tim Tebow puts together prom events for students.
It’s a part of his foundation that helps disadvantaged kids in the U.S. and abroad.
Due to COVID-19, the prom he put together for the Strawberry Crest students, had to be celebrated virtually.
This is what inspired Kornegay to be creative and still keep this annual event alive.
At the evening ceremony, two rows of Strawberry Crest cheerleaders stood on either side of a red carpet set out specially for the students.
After being rooted with enthusiasm by the cheerleaders, each student passed through an arch made up of multicolored balloons before entering the cafeteria.
That evening, the students got to enjoy a photo booth, face painting, photography, food, and a DJ.
And each student was crowned as either prom king or prom queen.
It was another way for the school to remind the kids that they too are celebrated.