Support for Soldotna High School After Prom appreciated

Once again, our generous community has risen to great heights in support of our youth! It is with deep gratitude that we thank the following businesses, organizations and individuals for their help in putting on a safe and successful After Prom event for Soldotna High School students and their guests. The Duck Inn — Scott and Lela Rosin, Kasilof Eagles, Auto Spa — Sean Hutchings, Dr. Brandi Heath — Phormation Chiropractic, Kenai Auto, Soldotna High School PTSA, Soldotna High School Student Council, Central Peninsula Hospital, Febra Hensley, Candy Bouquet — Debbie Morris, Dr. Larson — Premier Chiropractic, Tom Wells — KPO, Sportsman’s Warehouse, Sweeney’s, Trustworthy Hardware, 27 Red, Dr. Justin Moore, Midas, Ritter’s Roast, Redoubt Realty, Big Daddy’s Pizza, Orca Theater, SLP Alaska, Dr. Matt Cannava, Senator Peter Micciche, Peninsula Driving Academy, Kathy Flores, Wal-Mart, Will & Jane Madison, Beemun’s, Express Car Wash, Ciao Bella Hair Design, Dairy Queen, Gamas Designs, Jersey Subs, Dane & Tonya Gilmore, The Grind, Summit Cleaners, Tina’s Hair Pros, Soldotna Elks, Bill & Denise Anderson, Pizza Boys, Jack & Debbie Brown, Alaska Cab, Elite Rehab, Decanter Inn, Soldotna McDonald’s, River City Salon, Geneva Woods, Trey & Christie Gibbs, Foster Construction.

In addition to the donations of funds, prizes, and supplies from those listed above, we would like to extend special thanks to Sgt. Kant and Officer Koenig of the Soldotna Police Department, Lt. Gilmore of the Alaska State Troopers, Tony Graham and John Pothast for their help in establishing a safe and secure environment for our After Prom attendees. Our thanks, as well, to Principal Curt Schmidt of Soldotna Prep School for the use of the building for the event. We also appreciate the use of the snow cone machine from Sterling Elementary School and the Putt Putt Golf game from Tustumena Elementary School. We couldn’t have done it without the help of our amazing SoHi office ladies – thank you! And thanks to all those who purchased Sneak A Peek tickets to help fund a wide variety of great prizes for our students!

Our young people are our most precious resource and we are so very grateful to all those involved in helping us host a fun and safe event for students to attend after the Prom. Students had a great time together, won fabulous prizes, and saw their community step up for their benefit. Many thanks to all those who had a hand in making this a successful event and our apologies to anyone who may have inadvertently been left out of the list above. Know that each and every contribution to this event was gratefully received! Thank you so much!

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