Ray Svejnoha, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, recently attended his first prom after more than 80 years, thanks to the initiative of high school students from Tech Connect service club.
More than 80 years after high school, Ray Svejnoha a World War II veteran, recently attended his first prom - at 100 years old. A 100-year-old World War II veteran experienced prom for the first time, spurred by the initiative of a group of high school students.
Regina Waldroup explains. But in the western suburbs, there was a special exception this year. More than 80 years after high school, Ray Svejnoha a World War II veteran, recently attended his first prom - at 100 years old. Students from the Tech Connect service club at Matea Valley High School in Aurora regularly visit Svejnoha at Independence Village in Naperville where he lives, and they formed a bond over recent months.
When the students learned Svejnoha never attended prom because he deployed a few months ahead of graduation, they decided to make things right and invite him to their prom on May 8.
“He always wanted to go to prom, and I am happy we were able to give him the experience,” said student Medha Kotagiri. Through it all, Svejnoha has expressed great appreciation.
Ray Svejnoha 100-Year-Old World War II Veteran Prom Tech Connect Service Club Matea Valley High School Aurora Independence Village Naperville Medha Kotagiri
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