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Collected Item: “Boss Gave a Private Prom”

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Boss Gave a Private Prom

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News Article- Las Vegas Review Journal

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This was when I worked at a cafe throughout the pandemic, and at the time I worked there with my boyfriend. The cafe was located on the edge of a lake, with lots of other nice resteraunts surrounding it along with wedding and party venues. Our boss felt bad that the pandemic took away basically everything from us, so she decided to do something really kind for us, which was throw us our own private prom. The room was very large and reserved for the two of us, and there were really great decorations, lights, and food. We had access to the side of the lake next to the water and the entire room was only open for us. It was one of the kindest gestures anybody has ever done for us, and it was one of the best moments that I had throughout the pandemic.

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#prom, #happy, #covidprom, #dance, #kind, #lasvegas

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https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/food/rooster-boy-cafe-owner-throws-special-prom-for-2-teen-employees-2029908/

Who originally created this object? (If you created this object, such as photo, then put "self" here.)

Sonia El-Nawal

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2020-05-16
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