This past Friday, April 25th, was the ELS (Educational Life Skills) Prom. The dinner and dance took place at the beautiful Meridian Banquet Hall in Rolling Meadows. Many of our Buddies attended the event along with the Best Buddies student officers.
Leading up to the dance, ELS staff at Palatine High School prepared the Buddies for the lavish occasion by styling their hair, and helping with ties. At the event, the girls were beautiful in their dresses, and the guys were very handsome in their formal attire.
The dance was an opportunity for everyone to break out of their shells, and just have fun. The dance floor was a "Judgement Free Zone," where awkward dance moves were embraced. The DJ played a wide range of music that had the packed dance floor lifting their hands, shaking their hips, and moving their feet for hours.
It was an honor to have been invited, and celebrate with such an awesome group of people.
PS: Our final event of the year is coming up. It will be the “End of Year Banquet” at Durty Nelly’s on Tuesday, May 20th from 6:00pm-8:30 (Cost: $10). Dinner will be provided.
Leading up to the dance, ELS staff at Palatine High School prepared the Buddies for the lavish occasion by styling their hair, and helping with ties. At the event, the girls were beautiful in their dresses, and the guys were very handsome in their formal attire.
The dance was an opportunity for everyone to break out of their shells, and just have fun. The dance floor was a "Judgement Free Zone," where awkward dance moves were embraced. The DJ played a wide range of music that had the packed dance floor lifting their hands, shaking their hips, and moving their feet for hours.
It was an honor to have been invited, and celebrate with such an awesome group of people.
PS: Our final event of the year is coming up. It will be the “End of Year Banquet” at Durty Nelly’s on Tuesday, May 20th from 6:00pm-8:30 (Cost: $10). Dinner will be provided.