MHS Prom Dress Swap a Success
Two Additional ‘Shopping’ Dates Added March 11, 24
The hair, the makeup, the nails, the jewelry…the list of expenses for a high school girl going to the prom is endless and can add up to a small fortune.
The Medford High School PTO tried to help girls out by holding the school’s first ever dress swap. According to PTO member Erin DiBenedetto, the event was a huge success, with about 100 dresses donated.
The first “shopping” day was held on February 27, with MHS PTO officers, grandmothers, mothers, friends and students helping girls find the best dress. DiBenedetto said fourteen girls heading to the junior and senior proms found dresses, and many girls have requested additional opportunities to check out the selection.
Two other shopping dates are planned for Thursday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 24 from 6:00PM-8:00pm in the faculty room off of the MHS library. It’s only $10 for a dress so the PTO can cover its dry-cleaning costs.
Above, a woman browses the selection, and the volunteers pose with the dresses. Photos courtesy Erin DiBenedetto.
We are wanting to put together a dress swap to raise money for the PTSA Grad night event. We have about a month to put together a simple event. Any suggestions? We are going to charge a consignment fee $5 a dress & then receive a ticket for admission to shop the day of the sale. We are also planning on charging an admission fee $3 or $5. Looking for feedback of what worked well and what did not and what you would change. thank you Lisa in Fair Oaks, CA.