From the Front Cover: Prom Fever

Prom Fever From the Front Cover

When spring fever hits, so does “prom fever.” As the weather gets warmer, high school juniors and seniors prepare eagerly for the highest acclaimed event of their high school career… prom! This phenomenon occurs weeks before the event that includes extra feelings of excitement and last-minute arrangements as they prepare for this most memorable night.

HIGH SCHOOL: Hackett Catholic Prep YEAR: Junior PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: I plan to attend college and am looking into becoming a Nurse. I truly want to help others and can’t wait to enter this field. TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: My parents are Rick and Cindy Bowden and they have been working for the county for over 25 years. They work super hard and are people I truly look up to. DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? No WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? I enjoy going to the beach, going on family vacations and hanging with my friends. Megan Bowden

HIGH SCHOOL: Kalamazoo Central High School YEAR: Senior PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: Attend Western for social work TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: I live with my mom, dad, and younger brother. My mom is the vice mayor of Kalamazoo and my dad is a youth organizer and artist. We’re all very close, especially me and my younger brother. Even with all of our busy schedules we all do lots of family activities. DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? No pets WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? Playing basketball for my school’s team and in my free time. Genesis Griffin

HIGH SCHOOL: Parchment High School YEAR: Senior PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: Go to Western for social work TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: Mom, Dad, and older brother DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? One really cute dog (beagle) named Lizzy WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? Watching too much Netflix, making smoothies, and journaling Caitlin Delventhal

HIGH SCHOOL: Portage Northern High School YEAR: Junior PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: Attend college at an Historically Black College or University (HBCU). I am interested attending Hampton University, Howard University or Spellman College. TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: I am the daughter of Angela Daniels and Brian Daniels. I have an older brother (Justin) and I am really close to my two cousins (Sharnese and Treniel). I am a very active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Merze Tate Explorers. DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? I have a plant cactus named Freddie Kruger. WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? I enjoy drawing and painting. I often perform in musicals and plays at my school. I also love to travel. Maya Daniels

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HIGH SCHOOL: Hackett Catholic Prep YEAR: Junior PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL: After high school, I plan to go to college and hope to become a lawyer. TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY: I have an older sister who is a sophomore at Loyola University Chicago. DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? No WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES? My hobbies include singing, acting, going to the beach, and spending time with my friends and family. Stephanie Lyon

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