Math for AAS General EducationSpring, 2009

Instructor: Barbara Rademacher

Kimberly WintersMarisela Patolzin

Ginger SealeLejuana Tyler

Project Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!

Prom Dreams Come True

IntroductionThe Goal ~ To provide free prom dresses and accessories for local young ladies.The Mission ~ Impact the lives of local high school Juniors and Seniors by helping make their prom dreams come true.This project is important because every young lady has the right to feel like a princess at prom and dress up for the prince. Projects similar to this one take place nationwide and we hope to start a grass roots project here.

Community BenefitsWe targeted NWA and we reached out to the community of students, namely young ladies, that will be attending NWACC in the coming years thereby creating a bridge from High School to NWACCWe hope that this is the foundation of a much larger project in the future….We have hopes that it will grow and develop much like the lovely ladies that we are trying to help. Prom is a very special time in a young girl’s life and should not be hindered by hardships. This project is to help build the dreams of girls who might not otherwise be able to attend their prom. Creating a princess is quite a joy and a blessing for us.

What do teens have to say about prom?

From the Prom Princesses:“By dressing in formal attire you show the world how you have matured and grown as a person.”“Step out of ordinary, into extraordinary”“Prom marks the end of your high school experience. It is one great last chance to hang out with all your friends for one big fun ‘last time’”“Hello to new beginnings and goodbyes to high school life.”“Prom is Promise... Promise to always remember this enchanting night of lovely decorations, food, music and company... "Promises last forever, never do they die... Best friends stay together and never say good- bye"! That's the real deal of prom...”“Prom is about the hype, about the fantasy, one night to be like the models on TV”

From the Prom Princes:“I think it's also somewhat a band of brotherhood for most guys. You feel really connected with one another all dressed up, all differences, peer groups, etc seem to disappear. I've never felt closer to my friends than on these dances.”“Do everything you can, go to every event possible, try every food, drink every drink, dance to every song with every person. Take advantage of every situation and make it the best, you never know when (or if) you will be having as much fun as you are right now. Carpe Diem”

Random quotes from teens

Methods for SuccessEnlist community supportWork with the east lab technologyMedia promotionsWord of mouth by area high school studentsHard Work!

Kim Marisela

Ginger

Course ContentUsed statistical data:

Percentage of students on free and reduced lunches at local high schoolsQueried the young ladies at the event concerning the need for continuation of the projectGathered information regarding sizes donated and needed

Organized data into various chartsUsed EAST lab and Excel to develop the charts

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Percent of Students Eligible for Free and Reduced Meals at local High Schools

Arkansas average 53.57%

National average 45.74%

mean 34.80%median 35.00%mode 36.00%highest 63.00%lowest 16.00%standard deviation 11.64%

Schools Wearing FREE Dresses

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Girls Dress Sizes38% of the girls that came to this years event wear a size 4 and 23% wear a size 8Using this chart one could estimate that approximately 66% of the dresses need to be size 4-8

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“Should we do this every year?”

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When asked, “Should we do this every year?” 100% of the girls attending said “YES”

Outcomes/Results

Future ProjectsPerfect project for a NWACC club to undertake and continue in the coming years.Possibilities:

Providing a community service announcement with the program:

Date-Rape PreventionAbstinence, Teen Pregnancy PreventionAlcohol Awareness

Fashion Show

Community ContactsBarbara Radamacher ~ NWACC, Math Faculty, i ReporterBarbara McBride ~ NWACC, Special Events CoordinatorChristy Reynolds ~ NWACC, Information Desk Secretary Bill Crawford ~ Helping HandsBonnie’s Blessings40/29 NewsKLRC

Informative LinksBecca’s Closet http://www.beccascloset.org/

Donate My Dress http://www.donatemydress.org/

High School Glass Slipper Project http://nfg.volunteermatch.org/results/org_detail.jsp?orgid=86393

Preventing Date Rape w/Free Prom Dresshttp://weblogs.cltv.com/news/local/chicago/2008/03/preventing_date_rape_wfree_prom_dress.html

BuzzFree PROMises Dress Giveawayhttp://www.buzzfreepromisesdressgiveaway.org/donate.html

Making Prom Dreams Come True ~ Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo! http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-246675

Group Offers Prom Dresses To Local Teenshttp://www.4029tv.com/news/19218765/detail.html?taf=fts

Project Timeline1/26/09 ~ began project planning2/2/09 – 4/6/09 ~ investigated several ways to go about project4/6/09 ~Made decision to have drive at NWACC 4/8/09 ~ Started collecting dresses4/18/09 ~ Had the “Prom Dreams Come True” day 4/20/09 ~ Spoke with Phi Theta Kappa president about the possibility of the club taking over the project for future years4/27/09 ~ Presented to classNear future ~ Present project at a Phi Theta Kappa meeting

Skills DevelopedTeamwork and CooperationTime Management and OrganizationCommunicationComputerMathematical ReasoningDigital imagingNetworkingCommunity involvement, awareness

TechnologyEast labPowerPointInternetPrint production technologiesCell phoneDigital imaging-digital cameraRadio MediaTelevision Media

EXPECTED OUTCOMESPretty Prom Princesses!   High GradesPersonal Growth  Increased community awareness    Valuable networking skillsPositive impact on community Improved technology skills

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!FREE PROM DRESSES!

LocationNWACC

Student CenterRoom #108 

WhenApril 18, 200910 am – 2 pm

Prom Dreams Come True

Project Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo! is providing dresses and accessories to local high school girls

who would not be able to attend prom because of the cost of a dress.  

Donate your Prom Dresses!

With your help, young ladies in Northwest Arkansas will have a

night to remember!

Drop off dresses at:NWACC

Student Information DeskStudent Center