Rainbow Alliance | Photo provided by Dakota Sturgill, president of Rainbow Alliance
On Nov. 23, Rainbow Alliance will host the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Queer Prom, an event dedicated to dancing, having fun and making memories with friends.
“Queer Prom is a chance for people who didn’t get the opportunity to go to prom or present the way they wanted or go with the partner they wanted,” said Drew Gillum, vice president of Rainbow Alliance.
As an opportunity to experience prom like never before, the 2nd Annual Queer Prom extends an invitation to all.
“It’s great way to give them [attendees] a second chance on a dream prom,” said Dakota Sturgill, president of Rainbow Alliance.
This year’s theme of Starry Nights encourages everyone to leave their worries at the door. Along with dancing the night away, there will be raffle baskets, donations for the Office of LGBTQA Affairs, a photo booth and prom royalty.
“This is my favorite event because it’s a time where everyone can just come and have fun. We do so much in our lives that it’s nice to dance and have fun and dress the way we want. I really cherish Queer Prom because of that,” said Sturgill.
“It’s cool to get that experience that a lot of people had in high school that I didn’t have,” said Gillum.
Kicking off the night is the Chosen Family Feast, hosted by the Office of LGBTQA Affairs before Queer Prom. This event is geared toward forming a stronger bond with chosen family and friends and sharing a delicious meal together.
“I can’t wait to see a lot of [freshmen] who are coming from small towns who never had [this] experience. [I’m excited] to see all the people having fun and enjoying it all,” said Kyler Spradlin, member of Rainbow Alliance.
Queer Prom will be held in the Apollo Room in the Student Union from 8-11 p.m. All are welcome and admission is free.
