SHELBY—The Back to Heartland regional senior citizen prom was held with more than 125 seniors in attendance.

Glenn Heydinger of New Washington and Rose Anne Henney of Mansfield were crowned senior prom king and queen by the previous queen and king, Rita Walsh of Shelby and Casper Mergel of Mansfield. (Photo courtesy of Sheila Hershiser)

More than 40 youth and adult team members from the Mansfield, Shelby, Willard, Tiffin, Crestline and Norwalk areas hosted the annual event at Shelby St. Mary.

Guests enjoyed an afternoon of food, fellowship and fun. They registered upon arrival and had their picture taken. Then the youth performed songs and skits and shared musical talent with the theme of Mardi Gras.

A king and queen were selected randomly, door prizes were given and was a meal of chicken over rice was served.

Youth and youth ministers from the St. Juan Diego and St. John Neumann deaneries sponsor the event.