"Dance the night away, without the financial stress" was the title of the article by Paul Cluff in the Signal Star. Check out what he had to say below.
Everyone should have a chance to attend semi-formal and/or the prom. Sam Gowanlock is helping fellow GDCI students do just that. Gowanlock has started the ‘Princess Project’ at the high school – asking fellow students to donate formal dresses that can be donated right back to students who may not have the cash to splurge on an outfit for their special night.
So far, Gowanlock has received 40 dresses, mostly from students, some coming from other schools in the county and GDCI graduates wanting to give back.
Gowanlock said she was motivated to help students as far back as Grade 9, when a classmate couldn’t afford a field trip. She recalled the extracurricular event when a classmate had to admit in class that they couldn't afford it.
“Our school did pay for it but I felt empathy for the student. Throughout the years I've noticed some students struggle financially, and wanted to ensure that every student in our school has an equal opportunity to attend events like semi, Prom, or graduation.”
Semi-formal and Prom outfits as well as the cost of Prom tickets can be hard on a student financially, she said. She has been encouraged through the “help of Ms. Hayden and Mrs. Skelding.”
“Gayle Harrison even offered to be a seamstress for us to alter our dresses for those who need it, which was extremely generous,” Gowanlock added.
The Grade 12 student hopes to hold a fashion show using donated dresses to raise money and offset the cost of Prom.
Dresses are returned after they are used. Requests for dresses have come in already – semi-formal is Dec. 13. The fellas won’t be left out, either. Gowanlock is looking for formal attire for men. Her project has an active Facebook page with 250 likes. Gowanlock graduates this school year but she hopes the program will continue on and help students for years to come.
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