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A special fundraiser last week allowed elementary-aged students to feel like princesses.
Participants at the Feb. 15 Pretty Princess Gala event came dressed in gowns and received tiaras to wear at the event and take home with them.
They made magic wands, had their fingernails painted and hair styled by Luverne High School students in the local Family, Career and Community Leaders chapter.
Adviser Carmen Thompson said 42 preschool- through third-grade students joined one of two sessions ranging from 45 minutes to one hour.
FCCLA raised about $400 with the Princess Gala.
“They were excited with how the event went and want to do it again next year,” Thompson said.
The FCCLA members organized the first-time event and worked with Luverne Community Education to handle Pretty Princess Gala’s registration.
The FCCLA members also wore dresses as they helped the little princesses decorate sugar cookies, play princess bingo, and drink tea (apple juice) from china cups.
Each participant had an opportunity to be photographed in Rapunzel’s castle tower.
What is FCCLA?
FCCLA is a student leadership organization that focuses on youth, peer education and family.
The group empowers high school students to be active leaders in their families, schools and communities by addressing personal, family, work and societal issues.
Contact c.thompson@isd2184.net for more information.