Story & Photos by LEGION TAYLOR
The local 4-H youth put on a Senior Prom at the Wakulla Senior Center on Wednesday, Feb. 14 – the culmination of five months of hard work. The prom’s theme was “Dash into the ‘50s” and featured decorations, food, and even classic cars from the era.
The Prom was the 4-H’s community pride project, a yearly endeavor that challenges members to go above and beyond with their community service. The idea was first developed in September, and has been the club’s biggest focus since then. “I thought of my grandparents, and wanted to do something nice for them and the community,” said 4-H President Vanessa Elderkin.
Elderkin also says that the biggest challenge the club faced was trying to unify everyone’s ideas into a single cohesive vision that could be carried out.
“I could see this becoming an annual event,” said senior center Director Lara Edwards. “And we haven’t even started making milkshakes yet!”
