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U-46 high school holds prom for special needs students

Posted April 26, 2008 11:00 pm

South Elgin junior Lauren Slowik helps Cassie Jenkins with her corsage as she arrives at the dance. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

On April 18, Elgin Area High School District U-46 held its first prom for special needs students.

"Spring Fling" featured teens decked out in gowns and tuxes; student-designed table centerpieces; tunes from "High School Musical," "Hannah Montana" and the Village People, all at the Bartlett Hills Golf Club.

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Special-needs students have always been invited to take part in the various high schools' mainstream proms, South Elgin High School modified-learning program teacher Judy Williams said.

"This is a little smaller, a little more comfortable," Williams said. "Parents have the chance to attend the event with their kids."

From the looks of it, the event -- attended by students from all five U-46 schools -- left a smile on many faces.

David Luplow, 18, of South Elgin, rocks out singing and dancing with friend Lindsey Marsh, 20, of Elgin at District U-46's first Special Education prom. The event, called Spring Fling, was held at Bartlett Hills Golf Club.< Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

Natalie Herrera, 17, of South Elgin does the "Hokey Pokey" at the district's first-ever special education prom. Laura Stoecker | Staff Photographer

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