JACKSONVILLE, Ark.- It’s the event of the year for these preschool students at Jacksonville North Pulaski School District as they celebrate the third annual Tiny Titans Prom.
Friday, April 12, 2024, is a day many kids looked forward to, with some even missing school to prepare for the big day.
For one sibling duo, this day was a day for both of them to experience prom for the first time.
Derrik Banks said he saw his chance at a prom taken away by the COVID-19 pandemic so when his little sister invited him to the Pre-K prom, he said it made him feel special.
“It was real special cause during 2020 I spent a lot of money and didn’t get to go to prom so when I heard she was having one, she wanted me to go with her so it kind of made me feel real special,” Banks said.
Their principal Dr. Physhuna Jones noted she enjoys watching the kids pull out all the stops for the celebration.
“I think I’m most excited about seeing the outfits, I mean they go all out,” she said.
The event gave dads, daughters, moms, sons and siblings a chance to have family fun and maybe even relive the glory days of back when they were in school.