COURIER L 6 IFE, MAY 31–JUNE 6, 2019 M BR B G
BY AIDAN GRAHAM
A Brooklyn politician recently
held his 12th annual
Prom Dress Giveaway, helping
over 300 girls prepare for
the big dance.
State Sen. Kevin Parker
(D-East Flatbush) hosted the
May 18 event at Samuel J.
Tilden High School, offering
dresses, shoes, make-up, and
hair styling consultations.
“Prom is an exciting milestone
for seniors and the students
in our community need
to know that their community
supports them and is willing
to come together to make sure
they have the resources they
need to fully celebrate their accomplishments,”
Parker said.
“I look forward to expanding
the event to assist more families
year after year.”
For the second time in the
11-year tradition, Parker’s offi
ce included a giveaway of
suits for young men attending
their dances.
The event was sponsored
by Macy’s and the Delta Rho
Omega Chapter of the Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, featuring
giveaways from Hot 97 radio
station and celebrity stylist
Shatonia Amee.
Parker said the event was
the perfect way to send local
teens off to graduation,
and the next chapter in their
lives.
PREPARING FOR PROM: Abryana Henry (above) applying makeup at the Prom Dress Giveaway. Student Bianca
Cortez (right) with a dress she chose at the 12th annual Prom Dress Giveaway. Photos by Steve Solomonson
Boro high school
students receive
free prom dresses