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Cokato High School Prom

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“I think it is important to keep up with things in the community, the old people need entertainment too,” said junior, Hailey Hoskins, who helped put on a senior prom at the Cokato Manor. Dassel-Cokato high school students took an afternoon off school to participate in service learning, where they went around the community helping others.

Over 40 residents attended the senior prom. There was a photo-booth, nail painting, music for the residents to dance to, and coffee and cookies after. Before the prom started, chamber choir sang and the band played a few songs.

Students put on the prom in hopes of bringing back memories to the residents. Larson said she attended an all girls school so she was never had the opportunity to go to prom. They played songs that the majority of the residents knew so …show more content…

Some of these include bingo, baking, trivia, card games, and different musicians and musical groups. The activities directors try to plan activities that appeal to a variety of residents, but some resident would rather not attend.

“It is hard to keep them interested, some of them are scared they will not know how to play a game, or that it will take them too long to pick up on it, so they decide to go back to their room,” said Terri Taylor, an employee at the Manor.

Even with the activities planned at the Manor, there is dull times. “Sometimes residents are still pacing back and forth, it isn't good for them. When kids come around it just lightens the mood, they all seem to smile and talk more,” said Taylor.

It is important for the residents to stay busy for their health. When they are bored and pacing the halls, they often get confused and worried. It makes the jobs of the nursing staff more difficult.

Both, the residents and students enjoyed the company. “It is a great way to give back, they all just look happier. Yeah, I would for sure consider volunteering here on my own time,” said Hoskins.

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