12 • Thursday, June 3, 2021
SOCIAL
OVER THE MOUNTAIN JOURNAL
LET’S DANCE
Journal photos by Jordan Wald
Exceptional Foundation Participants Celebrate Prom at The Club
Holly Whorton and Stephen Florence.
Lauren and Alex Hammonds.
Anthony Moseley and Morgan Shockley.
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he Junior League of Birmingham hosted its 18th annual Prom Night at The Club on May 18 for participants at The Exceptional Foundation. “This is an event that our members look forward to all year, and each year is more special than the last,” said Robbie Lee, The Exceptional Foundation’s public relations director. “Many of our participants may not have had the opportunity to attend their high school prom, so hosting this event is one of
our greatest joys as an organization.” Participants were transported to the ocean floor with the evening’s theme, Under the Sea. While masks were required, attendees were treated to a seated dinner and dancing to music performed by the band Livewire. Prom is one of several Exceptional Foundation dance events that the JLB assists with throughout the year. The JLB has partnered with The Exceptional Foundation for 18 years, making it one of the League’s longeststanding projects. The JLB’s work with the
foundation focuses on its enrichment activities. “At The Exceptional Foundation, we’re so blessed to have the Junior League of Birmingham’s support not only with our Prom event, but in several events throughout the year,” President and CEO Tricia Kirk said. “They have a tangible passion for our mission, and their work for us over the years has had an indescribable impact on our organization.” The JLB’s volunteers set up the Prom, and, in a typical year, also assist during the event.
This year’s COVID-19 restrictions prevented JLB members from attending and from hosting the Pretty at the Prom, at which foundation participants have their hair and makeup done by JLB volunteers. “We’ve worked with The Exceptional Foundation for many years, and the work they do, such as holding events like Prom, is truly incredible,” said Toni Leeth, JLB president. “Seeing the joy on the faces of The Exceptional Foundation’s members at this event never gets old for us.” ❖
From left, Junior League of Birmingham members and volunteers Brittany Norman and Rebecca Beers with Exceptional Foundation President and CEO Tricia Kirk and Vice President of Operations Ginny Bastar. Participants were transported to the ocean floor with the evening’s theme, Under the Sea.
