Letter: Class of 2008 offers thanks for Post Prom

On behalf of the Class of 2008, we would like to thank the Norwood School and Community Substance Abuse Advisory Council’s Post Prom Party Committee for their year of hard work and dedication in organizing this year’s 21st Annual Post Prom Party, “Lights, Camera, Norwood!,” held at the Civic Center May 16. It was an unforgettable night for all who attended! The Post Prom Party Committee unselfishly gave their time and energy to every stage of this giant undertaking. The Committee transformed the Civic Center with extraordinary decorations, music, activities, refreshments, and raffle prizes that made this party a memorable finale to our Prom Night.

We would also like to express our gratitude to the many members of the Norwood community who supported this event with donations: the Norwood Cooperative Bank, the Norwood Police Association, the Craft Affair at Norwood, Steve Way and his Advance Lighting & Production crew, Town Pizza, Paul Angelo and the Old Colonial café, DJ Mr. Ed Mullen, The Chateau, Norwood High School’s S.A.D.D. Chapter, Sansone Motors, Home Depot, and Roche Brothers of Westwood were major contributors this year.

There were also many other donors and volunteers who helped make this party an outstanding success: AAA, A Bella Mia, Allure Boutique, Babel’s Paint and Decorating, Balch School PTA, Basil, Beehive/Yelenna’s Florist, Berube Electric, Bistro 712, Bon Cataldo, Bubbling Brook Restaurant, Building 193/4, Cache at the Atrium Mall, Cadillac Village of Norwood, Café Abbondanza, Caritas Norwood Hospital, Central Auto Group & Mr. Peter Cantonese, Chinarama, Cleveland School PTA, Concannon’s Village, Conrad’s Restaurant, The Container Store, The Craft Affair at Norwood, David’s Bridals, Dean Street Car Wash, Dedham Institute for Savings, Dempsey Insurance, DiffeRentals, Dr. Donald Simi (orthodontist), Dover Mobile, Elizabeth Grady Face First, Escada Hair and Beauty, Elements (massage), Exchange Club of Norwood, Friendly’s Ice Cream, Giovanna’s of Westwood, Hannaford’s Market, Hill’s Jewelers, House of Style, IHOP, Island Oasis, Jim Rooney of NHS Printing, K & G Men’s Warehouse, Keegan’s Jewelers, Learning Well, Lee Kennedy, Lewis’ Bar & Grille, Lord & Lady’s, Mary Kay Beauty Salon, Men’s Warehouse of Dedham, Mr. Tux, Mug-n-Muffin, Mitch’s Catering, Murph’s Place, Nail’s & Co., Norfolk County DA’s Office, Norwood Country Club, Norwood Elk’s Lodge #1124, Norwood Sports Center, Norwood High School Class of 2008 & 2009, Spirit Club and TV Studio, Norwood Hoop Club, Oldham School PTA, Party By Design, Peking Garden, People’s Bank for Savings, Pizzas Galore & More, Polillio’s Garden Center, Primo’s Italian Dining, Prom Fashion Show Committee, Rojo Car Wash, Route 1 Mobile Station, Sam’s Appliances, Silpada Jewelry & Maria Henry, Sky, Stop & Shop, Shaw’s Supermarket, and the Women’s Community Committee.

Also many thanks to over 40 families, neighbors, and friends who generously donated raffle prizes and cash donations both large and small.

 A special thank you to Post Prom Party Committee members: Alison Alioto, John Alioto, Marianne Berube, Patrick Berube, Dan Breen, Katie Breen, Jonathan Cardoni, Jill Driscoll, Patricia Dzuiba, Michele Finnell, William Finnell, Nancy Folan, Mark Folan, Maureen Gearty, Rich Giacoppa, Nora Glynn, Pat Greene, Elaine Hajjar, Diane Maggio, Kathi Mansfield, Lauren McHugh, Joanne McKay, Jerry Miller, Ed Mullen, Kris Parks, Paula Pelaggi (Chair), Maryrita Ryan, Lenny Sansone, Missy Sansone, Patricia Schultz, John (Charlie) Sullivan, Willy Walsh, Dottie Webber, and Howard Weinstein.

Another very special thank you to Jerry Miller, superintendent of the Recreation Department, for the use of the Civic Center, and to Paula Pelaggi, Norwood High S.A.D.D. advisor and chair of the entire Post Prom Party again this year.

The objective of the Post Prom Party is to provide a drug- and alcohol-free environment where students have a fun and safe alternative to other possibly dangerous Prom Night activities. The Norwood Substance Abuse Advisory Council brings the school and community together knowing the importance of keeping their future safe. Two hundred fourteen seniors and their dates, approximately 95 percent of the Senior Class of 2008 attended the Post Prom Party. We sincerely appreciate everything that was done for us and we encourage and invite all to participate in the future.

MELISSA FINNELL, NICOLE FOLAN, MIKE MAGGIO, and CAITLYN SCHULTZ

BRIAN FOLAN, JAEYEON LEE, ALEX WEBBER, JUSTIN BLACK, JOANNA MCDONOUGH, TIM GOODWIN, and OLIVIA METTA