Northwestern Social Work Department’s 11th Annual Primp for Prom Set for Feb. 27-28 in Woodward

February 10, 2025

Donations are still being accepted for the annual Primp for Prom event set for Feb. 27-28 in Woodward sponsored by the Northwestern Department of Social Work and Woodward High School.

More than 350 formal dresses in all sizes, styles and colors will await high school students from the northwest tristate area at the 11th annual “Primp for Prom” event sponsored by Northwestern Oklahoma State University’s Department of Social Work and Woodward High School. Donations are still being accepted.

Primp for Prom is an annual spring event held in Woodward for area high school students to pick out a formal dress and accessories at no charge. The event will be held at the Woodward High School band room, located at 13th Street and Downs Avenue in Woodward, on Thursday, Feb. 27, from 1 to 7 p.m., and Friday, Feb. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon.

“Please invite any high school student to come shop with us,” Dr. Kylene Rehder, professor of social work and chair of the social work department, said. “It’s a fun-filled event that teaches us all something about service, inclusion and community.”

This event is set up like a department store with volunteers ready to assist shoppers with finding the perfect dress and accessories. Fitting rooms will be available at this event for trying on dresses.

Although the event dates are set, the sponsors are still actively seeking formal dresses, shoes and jewelry donations.

Donations of formal attire and accessories may be dropped off at Woodward High School at 13th and Downs Avenue in Woodward. Donations will also be accepted in the social work offices at the Alva and Enid campus locations.

Students attending the event also can register for a $100 scholarship that can be used when they enroll and attend classes at Northwestern.

Questions should be directed to Rehder at kdrehder@nwosu.edu or Woodward High School staff member Stefanie Alexander at (580) 256-2858.

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