Cinco Christian School held its fourth annual Royal Valentine Ball on Tuesday, continuing a cherished tradition for its VPK students and their families.
- The event transformed the Kidd Street Center into a royal ballroom where 42 VPK students, ages four and five, arrived in style via limousine before being formally introduced by the DJ.
“Their smiles, they always say this is the best day ever,” said Debbie Palmer, who has organized similar events for 18 years, including four at Cinco Christian. “They have a memory that lasts forever, and they’ll always remember ‘when I rode the limo.'”
The celebration featured dancing, refreshments, and appearances by princesses who joined the children on the dance floor. Students practiced their dance moves beforehand, learning lessons about respect and decision-making in the process.
- Local business Fire Thai Fusion donated food for the event, while 654 Limo provided transportation.
The event’s success relied on a team of dedicated teachers including Rebecca Quinnlisk, Jeimy Baker, Emily Steece, Val Brockman, and Daphaney Braswell. Parents also pitched in, helping with setup and cleanup.
“In this world today, there’s so many hard things going around, that at least we give them something to make them smile and feel special,” Palmer said.
