Ten debutantes dressed in traditional gowns and carrying bouquets of red roses were presented to society on November 27, 2021, at Texarkana Country Club. John Crisp, master of ceremonies, introduced each young lady as she stepped from the dais. Vicki Carr and Andrea Finley played the chosen debut song for each debutante as she and her escort circled the room. This season was coordinated by Miss Blaire Barlow. Photography was by Martin Patterson, Patterson's Camera Shop.
2nd annual Night to Shine Prom going virtual
Event goers from the 2020 Night to Shine Prom (KMAN file photo)
The Manhattan Parks and Recreation Department is once again planning for the annual Night to Shine Prom.
Night to Shine is a prom put on by the department and University Christian Church for those in the area with special needs. Recreation Assistant Molli Maberry says last year was the first time Parks and Rec put on the event.
“We had 117 participants and over 100 volunteers at that event. It was incredible,” she said.
The Tim Tebow Foundation, which hosts the event at churches across the country, has opted to continue the event this year, in a virtual format. Last year, participants received goody bags including tiaras and crowns. This year, Maberry says they will receive boxes that can either be delivered or picked up prior to the event.