RALEIGH — A high school senior in Raleigh couldn't attend her high school prom because of the pandemic, but she still had a special bash.
The 7-year-old she babysits went all out, throwing Rachel Chapman a party she won't forget.
Curtis Rodgers wanted to make sure Rachel had a mini prom in the backyard. The little boy planned the whole night out, even wearing a suit and tie to match her dress.
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Curtis, who hadn’t seen his nanny in two months because of COVID-19, wanted to throw her a special prom.
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“It was very sweet of him, really thoughtful,” Rachel said. “I was kind of like, bummed putting my dress on, because I was sad; I don’t get to wear it to my senior prom. After leaving it and having that time with him -- because it was the first time I had seen him in two months -- it was like, really fun, and I’m really glad that he did that.”
They enjoyed their favorite afterschool snack -- peanut butter and apples -- as an appetizer, and they used a pool noodle to maintain a safe social distance. Google served as the DJ, playing Rachel’s favorite songs.
"I planned it out because Rachel probably just wanted to see me a lot and she also is one of the best people I've known," Curtis said.
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Curtis’s mom spoke highly of Rachel.
“They’re awesome together,” Elissa Rodgers said. “They have tons of fun. She’s really become a special part of our family. We love her. She’s awesome.”
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