Senior citizens enjoy the prom organized by youth members of the Back to Heartland group. (Photo courtesy of Back to Heartland)

Many “seniors” came dressed in their western clothes. The youth of the Back to Heartland area (Huron, Richland and Crawford counties) wanted to give back to those who have set a great foundation for their faith.

The afternoon consisted of fellowship, entertainment, food, door prizes and some dancing. More than 100 guests in attendance had their “prom” picture taken and then the youth provided the entertainment for the day. Some of the entertainment included skits by Sarah Phillip and Elizabeth Lenz of Willard, piano pieces by Shannon Spayde of Willard and Stasia Phillips of Galion, and vocal by Colleen Korte of Lexington.

After the entertainment, a prom king and queen were crowned by a random drawing. Don Yockey of Mansfield St. Peter was king and Carmella Fink of Willard St. Francis was queen. Door prizes were passed out and the 25 members of the youth team served a meal of rigatoni, salad, bread and homemade pie for dessert.

“What a wonderful day of intergenerational sharing. The youth provided service, entertainment and hospitality while the adults helped in the kitchen and the seniors got to sit back and enjoy the afternoon,” stated Linda Weilnau of Willard who helped in the kitchen.