Princesses and Knights Unite

On the evening of Thursday, February 14, 2013, The Princess Prom was held at Ss. Robert and William Catholic School.

The school’s Parent Association had been looking for fresh ideas and opportunities to connect socially with other parents in the school.  This evening offered them the opportunity to dine, visit, and laugh with each other. 

All female students, preschool through grade 8, were given invitations to take home and distribute to their “Knights”- their dads, brothers, uncles or whatever male family member the student chose to bring to the event.  As the prom drew near, there was a great buzz around the school as to what outfits would be worn and how the young ladies’ hair would be styled.

Parents and faculty joined together to decorate the gym. Massive red balloon strands crisscrossed the ceiling. Mr. Chicken catered the event and offered several choices of chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, macaroni and cheese, biscuits, and rolls. Pizza and soft drinks were also served.  Parents baked and provided the dessert.  It was a meal fit for a king! The evening even included a Boothographer! Pictures were taken and packages were available for purchase.  Faculty member and dad, Mr. Rich Smith served as the D.J. and provided a variety of music; participants joined in on the twist and line dances.

“I loved the event,” states Smith. He continues, “It was such a great opportunity to meet the other knights of the school. I see them in church and this just gave us a special bond as the male figures of the family. Additionally, it was priceless spending time with my daughter. She danced all night and was exhausted at the end of the evening.”

107 girls attended the event with 90 of their knights.      

In April, Sons and Moms will be given equal time, as a Mother and Son Bowling night is being planned. 

Ellen Ivory is Director of Development and Discipleship at Ss. Robert & William Catholic Parish, Euclid Chamber of Commerce Trustee, on the Euclid Hospital Leadership Council, and a Euclid Symphony Orchestra Trustee.