Everything Under The Sun: A Very Special "Prom-Posal"

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

A Very Special "Prom-Posal"

Autumn and Cope hugging when the prom-posal was made.

These days asking someone out to the prom can involve some more pizzazz than the parents of current high school students would remember. Now, a lot of planning goes into the asking, along with a bit of coordination with friends or even school officials. The surprise of the student asked is part of the enjoyment of the concept.

Autumn Pollard is a junior at CORNING HIGH SCHOOL in Arkansas, making this her first opportunity to go to a prom. She does have some physical challenges, since she was born with NOONAN SYNDROME, giving her a shorter stature, heart abnormalities, and an unusual-looking face. But she is known for her upbeat spirit and bubbly personality and wants to make the most of this life she has.

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Cope Robinson is a junior football player at the same high school, a member of the same church that Autumn attends. He planned a big surprise for Autumn when he asked her to the prom. It started out with a pep rally, during which Autumn was invited to dance with the school mascot, who kept her facing away from the spot where Cope's friends gathered.

Then everyone started yelling her name and she and the mascot turned around to see classmates spelling out the prom invitation, with Cope holding a bouquet of flowers. Autumn was stunned. Of course, she accepted and experienced quite a thrill. She and Cope plan to dance together, too.

Someone recorded the entire prom-posal and the video has gone viral. Cope hopes that the video will inspire others to act kindly as well. "More people see that, and be like that, instead of no, I'm not going to go with that kid," he says. May both keep smiling and have the best prom ever!