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Youth from Centreville, Manassas, Gainesville, Warrenton and the surrounding areas will join hundreds of youth at the Fredericksburg Virginia Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as they host the 2013 regional Mormon Prom on Saturday, May 11 From 7 –11 pm. Youth ages 16-18 from McLean to Massaponax are invited to board the “Belle of the ’Berg” gangplank to attend a formal dance in accordance with the high ideals these young people are encouraged to maintain (www.lds.org/youth/for-the-strength-of-youth).
The Fredericksburg meetinghouse is being transformed into a cruise ship inside and out, including a grand ballroom and staircase, ledo deck, live entertainment and more, to be ready to receive over the young people arriving in formal attire. Not only Mormons attend the “Mormon Prom.” Many youth from other faiths are attracted to the clean-cut environment and standards on display.
D. Michael Kitchens, president of the Fredericksburg stake said, “In a few months many of our young people will enter the world of work, college, or missionary service. We see this evening as providing a wholesome atmosphere where their confidence and standards are upheld. It will reinforce their love for and relationship with Jesus Christ. It is worth every effort to be there for them. Improving their future is our main concern.”
McCaela Michas, a junior at Patriot High School in Nokesville, said, “My friends and I are excited to attend the Mormon Prom. I went to my first prom last week at my old high school, and though it was fun, my date and I left early because the dancing became inappropriate as the night went on. I know that this prom will be different. All the kids believe in high standards and respect for themselves and each other.”
Toni Redfern, chair of the prom committee, agrees. “The goals are to provide an atmosphere where the youth feel comfortable and safe and to create long term memories that reinforce their standards and spirituality while experiencing all the exciting things that should be associated with prom night.
“These young people have told us that the pressure to dress, act and dance a certain way at traditional proms heavily distracts from having a good time and therefore they often don’t attend their high school proms. The standards associated with Mormon Prom allow youth to create their type of enjoyment while having a great time associating with those who have similar standards.”
Media representatives wishing to attend the prom are asked to contact:
Lynne Johnston, [email protected] or 540 272-2629
Additional information:
https://mormonprom.blogspot.com
https://www.mormon.org
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