Jock makes the news when he asks teen with disability to prom and gives her the sweetest night
Prom is a huge event for many young people, especially in the United States, where preparations start almost a year in advance. For one night, young boys and girls dress to the nines and feel like princes and princesses.
But if you don’t have a date, the whole event can instead feel like one big lump in the stomach, especially if you are an insecure teenager.
When it was time for prom at Fort Zumwalt West High School in O’Fallon, Missouri, there was a guy who many girls dreamed of being their date.
Brendan Ritchie is an excellent student.
The 18-year-old Brendan Ritchie was a straight-A student, a handsome athlete, and a member of the school’s cross-country squad. But most significantly, he’s a fantastic buddy. So you can understand that he was popular among the girls and his classmates
He didn’t choose who to bring to prom based on who was the most popular.
He founded it on something far more genuine — friendship. It became a prom to remember.
That’s also why the 2016 prom at Fort Zumwalt West High School came to be an event to remember forever.
During their years at the school, several students had gathered at the same lunch table as soon as they got the chance. They were all friends and got to know each other very well during the years in school.
Ellie McCool was one girl in this gang.
All about Ellie
Ellie was born with Rett syndrome. Rett syndrome is an extremely rare neurodevelopmental condition that primarily affects females.
Mickie McCool, Ellie’s mother claims that she was simply like any other toddler.
But when she was about four years old everything changed. Part of her appeared to have simply shut down.
Her mother believes and knew her bright and cheerful daughter was still there. It is just Ellie’s condition that made it more difficult for her to express herself, particularly verbally.
That didn’t stop Ellie’s school pals from including her.
Nicole Orf, Ellie’s best friend, describes her as bright, pleasant, and caring despite her inability to communicate.
Ellie had always been close to a smile, and her joy of life inspired many – so it was no wonder that she made friends and that everyone wanted to sit with her at the lunch table.
Brendan was one of the people at school who really appreciated Ellie’s company. When he thought of the courtesy and kindness she had shown him over the years, his choice became easy when he thought about a date for the prom.
But he also wanted to do something extra in connection when he popped the question. Brendan knew that Ellie’s favorite movie was Iron Man, the superhero movie based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name.
Therefore, he planned to dress up as the superhero and ask Ellie in front of the entire cafeteria.
Wore her most beautiful dress
llie was well prepared for the prom night. When Brendan came, she was fully dressed and ready to go.
Their lunch table companions were all present for prom night. They spent the whole evening together. They were all taking pictures, dancing, and making the most out of the night.
They shared this lovely occasion which would become a lasting and memorable high school experience.
So wonderful to see! Brendan could have chosen any girl at school, but he saw Ellie for who she was, and the most important thing for him was to give her an evening to remember – talk about a gentleman!
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