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Everyone is anxious to get back to pre-COVID programming, especially high school seniors who won't have another opportunity for some traditions such as prom.
Some students and families in different local districts say that's why they are organizing their own proms, without the support of schools.
As of Friday, a GoFundMe account — run by a West Salem High School student to raise money for a student-organized prom scheduled for June 4 — had raised $2,781 out of their $3,500 goal.
Dutch Bros Coffee contributed $1,000 but did not respond in time for publication as to why they donated. Officials with the parent company confirmed the donation was not made from headquarters.