LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – For many high school students, prom is one of the most memorable nights of the year, but for some, the cost of a dress can put the experience out of reach.<\/p>\n
The annual Prom Queen event turns generosity into opportunity, helping high school girls find their perfect dress at no cost.<\/p>\n
Impact on prom shoppers<\/p>\n
Alexis Chiles is getting ready for her prom and said this is the moment she has always waited for.<\/p>\n
\u201cI came here because this is my first ever time to prom, and finding a prom dress is both overwhelming and kind of exciting so just coming here is just an amazing opportunity,\u201d Chiles said.<\/p>\n
More than 1,000 dresses were donated, ranging every color, style and size imaginable.<\/p>\n
Cordelia Shannon said she is thankful for the opportunity.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it\u2019s really nice because even though you can find dresses everywhere, finding one that\u2019s maybe free or even cheaper is so helpful especially if you are on a really tight budget like I am when I am saving for college,\u201d Shannon said.<\/p>\n
Why this event happens<\/p>\n
Katy Evans, a senior at Lubbock Christian High School and one of the organizers of the event, said she believes every girl deserves this special moment.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe best part is definitely when they find their dress and just the joy that they have on their faces, finding a prom dress can be really special it\u2019s just a special moment and that\u2019s definitely the best part is seeing their smile and the joy of finding that dress,\u201d Evans said.<\/p>\n
What shoppers are saying<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m just really happy that this is here, because I would have been like panicking about getting a dress,\u201d Chiles said. \u201cI just am really happy to be here, and I will definitely be coming back next year.\u201d<\/p>\n
The two day event is over, with hundreds of high school girls finding their perfect dress for the perfect night. <\/p>\n
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