Help Our Students Have a Safe and Unforgettable Prom Night

By Kristin Van Scoy, MHS After Prom Chair

Mariemont High School Prom Night is just around the corner on April 21. With it comes some time-honored Village traditions, including students gathering at the Concourse for pre-dance photos and the Mariemont High School After Prom event.

This year, After Prom will once again take place at Main Event in West Chester, where over 200 attendees will enjoy laser tag, an indoor ropes course, arcade games, bowling, and pool and have a chance to win a wide array of raffle prizes. It is open to all juniors and seniors, regardless of whether they attend Prom.

After Prom was initiated decades ago by the Mariemont High School MADD Chapter for the purpose of providing our high school upper classmen and their dates with a safe, fun, and alcohol-free event immediately following Prom. Nationwide, prom night is considered one of the most dangerous nights of the year for high school students. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), one-third of all alcohol-related teen traffic fatalities occur during prom season, from April – June.

Since the Mariemont High School PTO took over management of After Prom from MADD, it has been a cost-neutral event. PTO funds are committed to projects that directly enhance the scholastic experience for our students and teachers, so After Prom is truly a communitywide effort to keep our kids - the kids who mow your lawn, babysit your kids, or make your food at local restaurants - safe on Prom night. Here’s how you can help:

Individual/Family Monetary Donation

Your tax-deductible, monetary donation helps offset the cost of After Prom so we can keep ticket prices low for our students and enable all kids to attend. Donated funds are also used to purchase raffle items, which generate buzz before the event and are a major attendance draw.

In-kind Donation

To meet attendees’ diverse interests, we want to offer a wide variety of fun and exciting raffle packages. We’re looking for in-kind donations of anything our juniors are seniors would enjoy or use. Here are some specific ideas:

• Event Tickets (sports, concerts and musical festivals, Broadway Series)

• Airline Miles

• TVs, headphones and speakers

• Salon and spa gift cards

• Retail gift cards (i.e. Rally House, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kenwood Towne Center),

• Restaurant gift cards

• Car wash and gas gift cards

Elite Corporate Sponsorship

Your business’s $200 donation will be publicly recognized via social media, communications to the Mariemont School District Community, and communications to high school parents.

To learn more or make a donation, scan the QR code published with this story. If you would like to make a corporate donation, please call Kristin Van Scoy at 513-604-6012. Thank you for participating in this community-wide effort to keep our kids safe on Prom Night!