Posted June 10, 2019

Sweetheart necklines, bold colors and jewelled accents dominated this year’s prom attire at St. Edmond’s Home for Children in Rosemont.

Almost a dozen teens attended the big dance, which was held on May 17 at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit’s Marple Education Center in Newtown.

One of several attended by St. Edmond’s youth each year, the prom is “a wonderful opportunity for the individuals to dress up, have fun and just be teenagers for the night,” said Meredith Nothstein, director of program services at the home.

The first Catholic home of its kind in the United States, St. Edmond’s serves children from birth to age 21 who are medically fragile with a diagnosis of severe or profound disabilities. The home, part of archdiocesan Catholic Social Services’ developmental programs division, provides medical, nursing and therapeutic services, as well as a wide range of activities for its residents.

 

(All photos courtesy of St. Edmond’s Home for Children.)

  • Alina, a resident of St. Edmond’s Home for Children, opted for pale pink lace and a mermaid flare at the school’s annual prom.

  • Nya’s deep pink taffeta dress featured a sweetheart neckline, accented by a jeweled choker-style necklace.

  • Christina’s sweetheart neckline was offset by a diamond-mesh yoke that sparkled in the afternoon sunlight.

  • Erin selected a merlot-colored gown with a lace sweetheart neckline, and a tiara to top off her updo.

  • Daniel struck the perfect fashion balance with a bold red shirt and relaxed khaki pants, complemented by a patterned tie and elegant belt.

  • Colleen, pictured with Nurse Kirsten, chose a gown that brilliantly combined rich shades of blue accented by patterned sequins.

  • Keniesha graced a jewel-toned blue halter dress with patterned sequins.

  • Miracle stunned her fellow prom-goers in an ethereal white tulle gown with pearls and a tiara, matched by drop earrings and a pastel corsage.