Letter to the Editor

To the Editor:

On behalf of the Fort Scott High School Junior Class, we would like to thank the many area businesses who donated money and products to the After Prom Party. The outstanding support we received from the community allowed us to host a fun-filled, safe event for approximately 180 students.

The following businesses and organizations helped make this a successful evening: WalMart, Care4U, Mercy Physicians, city of Fort Scott, Papa Don's Pizza, Community Christian Church, Mike and Sherry Lakeman, Sonic, Advanced Dental Care, State Farm Insurance, Flowers by Leanna, Pizza Hut.

City State Bank, Fort Scott Sanitation, Liberty Labels, Rotary, Ward/Kraft, 7 Up Bottling Group, Kiwanis, Coca-Cola Bottling, 3D Alternator & Starter Repair, Back to Health/Dr. David Miller, Citizens Bank, Ken Clary/The Tannery, Culbertson Apartments.

Epoch, Hudson & Mullies, Konantz-Cheney, Kunstel Farms, Medicalodges, Gina Pinamonti DDS, SEK Financial, Union State Bank, Jake Gross, Redbud Farms & Nurseries, Risk Management Partners, Arens Land Clearing, Don's Spirits.

Marty Read, Captured Images, Sekan Printing, Kansas City Royals, Farmers Insurance, Dr. Gary and Pam Brown, UMB Bank, Atkins Insurance, Better Built Construction, Billiard Hartman, Campbell Print Solutions.

D&J Glass, Don Woods Moving, Christopher Paoni, DDS, Fort Scott Manor, Fort Scott Chiropractic, Gayla Mason, attorney.

Gene's IGA, Gross Insurance, H&R Block, Kiwanis Pioneer Chapter, KMDO/KOMB, Landmark National Bank, Marci Myers, Max Patterson DDS, Rogers Body Shop, Jordan and Randi Witt, Big Sugar Lumber, Brad Jenkins DDS, Diehl Banwart Bolton CPA, Fort Scott Lumber.

Gorman Animal Hospital, Kritter Kare Clinic, Midwest Hearing, Signmaker, Crain Insurance, Fort Cinema, Trader Dave's.

J&W Sports Shop, The Jeweled Room, Laura's Salon, American Eagle, Mercy Health for Life, Just Nails, American Public University, El Charro.

The After Effect Salon, Shirt Shack, Kansas State University, Bartelsmeyer Jewelry, Graceland University, Sherwin-Williams, Dickinson Theaters.

The Bulb, Fort Scott Community College, Gordon Parks Center, John Kazmierski DDS, Bethel Church, Klip Joint, Main Street Gallery & Gifts, Lockwood's Carquest Auto Parts, Mayco Ace, Tractor Supply, Body Works and Wellness, Pretty Posh Boutique, McDonald's, Healing Hands Therapeutic Massage.

Shepherd Team Auto Plaza, CDL Electric, JDM Graphics, Walgreens, RSC Construction, The Grind, Kenny Felt Photography, Woods, Marsha's Deli and Fort Scott Recreation.

If we have omitted any names, we apologize. We truly appreciate the wonderful support for our students.

Vonnie Rickerson,

after prom chairman

Kale and Kelly Nelson, fundraising chairmen