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Rotary ignites post-prom Afterglow

Among those meeting on March 7 to begin planning the Afterglow were (seated, from left) Afterglow Chair Brandy Sandberg, club President Brenda Bickerman and Jordan Ellena; and (standing) committee members Lonna Nauman and Chauntelle Biagi-Bruer. (Photo contributed)

The Putnam County Rotary Club has begun preparations to host the Putnam County High School post-prom event, Afterglow, providing PCHS students and their guests an opportunity to extend the excitement and fun of their prom celebration on May 10.

PCHS juniors and seniors not attending prom are also welcome to attend the free event. This year’s event will be held at the Putnam County Primary School gym in Granville.

The carnival theme of the event will include both carnival and casino-type games, Superintendent Jay McCracken’s starring role in “Deal or No Deal,” an indoor bags tournament and the Afterglow’s new “Plinko” game.

There will be gift drawings throughout the event, and an auction at the end of the event when students can use their winnings to bid on valuable prizes ranging from gift certificates to electronics, cameras, iPod items and a flat-screen TV.

All students will receive souvenir chip cups and a free Afterglow T-shirt sporting this year’s Afterglow artwork, designed by PCHS senior Kate Kazmierczak.

Parents are encouraged to allow their teens to attend and to stay through the auction, so they can share in the fun.

Parents are also asked to help prevent any competing post-prom plans which would draw students away from the enjoyment and excitement of this year’s Afterglow.

The Rotary Afterglow Project is able to provide students a local, safe and substance-free opportunity to extend their prom-night experience, all thanks to the help of volunteers and generous contributions from businesses, municipalities, organizations and individuals.

To volunteer, contact PutnamCountyRotary@gmail.com. To donate, mail to PC Rotary, c/o Afterglow Chair Brandy Sandberg, 210 N. Walter, McNabb, IL 61335.