Prom Season Stories on NPR

Listeners share stories about past and upcoming prom experiences on NPR's segment hosted by Steve Inskeep.

High school prom event

Mandan High School senior with Down syndrome crowned prom queen after football player's heartwarming 'prom-posal'. The event received positive attention and highlighted the importance of acceptance and friendship.

Kevin Bacon attends 40th-anniversary celebration of Footloose at Payson High School

Actor Kevin Bacon will attend the 40th-anniversary celebration of the movie Footloose at Payson High School in Utah, fulfilling the students' wish for him to attend their prom. The event will be bittersweet as the school is relocating to a different building.