Citizens First Bank employees recently presented a donation to representatives of the Gateway After Prom committee.
Citizens First Bank donates to the Gateway After Prom event each time the Clinton High School River Kings make a first down during the regular football season. The program is under the direction of KROS Radio and is called “Citizens First First Down.” This year, Citizens First Bank provided a total of $640 to the group to help support this safe after prom event. The Gateway After Prom aims to provide a fun filled safe evening of entertainment for the prom attendees from Clinton High School, Camanche High School, Fulton High School, and Prince of Peace.
Organizer Joan Current stated, “With the help of many businesses and individuals in the area, this event has continued and prospered. The area parents really appreciate having a safe and fun place for their kids to go after prom.”
Gateway After Prom is a group effort, with parents from 4 schools (Camanche, Clinton, Fulton and Prince of Peace) coming together to organize an event that offers area high school students a fun place to gather after prom.
This year, kids will enjoy laser tag, numerous blow ups – including the popular one from 2017 called Last Man Standing, Bingo, a lip sync contest, the Dating Game, big tricycles, ping pong and bags tournaments and even escape rooms. Refreshments and food will be available from many local establishments. The evening will conclude with hypnotist and mentalist Brian Imbus. Over 400 students are expected to attend this year’s event. Students will pay $5.00 to help cover some costs – but all entertainment and food is included. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the event including, cash, college dorm items and electronics.
