At 17, prom didn’t thrill me—until I decided to take my great-grandma Alma, who never got to go in her youth. In a sparkly blue dress, she stole the show. We walked into cheers, not whispers. Alma danced, twirled, and shimmied to Bruno Mars. The DJ dedicated “Always” by Ella Fitzgerald to her, her song with my late great-grandpa. We danced, lost in her memories. Classmates
joined, and Alma was crowned honorary prom queen, glowing with a sash and crown. Photos went viral, dubbed “Great-Grandma Alma Takes Prom by Storm.” Trading prom drama for this night with Alma taught me to seize unexpected moments. Her lesson: embrace every chance for joy. Say yes to adventure—it might be your best night yet. Share Alma’s story to spread smiles.
