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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

People in the News

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Registration open for BuzzFee PROMises Dress & Tux Giveaway

prom dressProm season is right around the corner.  Registration is underway for the 15th Annual BuzzFree PROMises Dress & Tux Giveaway to be held on Saturday, March 5 at the Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pre-registration for this free event is required. All registrants must complete a 300-500 word essay on why they choose to be drug free. Limited availability so it is first come, first served.

The 15th annual BuzzFree PROMises Dress & Tuxedo Giveaway provides dresses and tuxedos/suits free of charge to high school students who pledge to stay drug and alcohol free on prom night and beyond. The program reinforces healthy behavior while allowing the students the opportunity to have a memorable and safe prom experience that otherwise would not be possible.

On March 5, registered students who have signed a pledge to be alcohol and other drug free on prom night will attend workshops designed to promote healthy behavior, enjoy a fashion show and will choose a free prom dress or tuxedo/suit for their special night.

For more information on this event, and how you can help, please visit facebook.com/buzzfreeprom. To register, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/BuzzFree2016 .