Prom court announced at Harrison Central

Prom is set for Saturday, May 9, and the community is invited to attend promenade from 5-6 p.m. in front of the school

Prom is set for Saturday, May 9, and the community is invited to attend promenade from 5-6 p.m. in front of the school.

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Published May 4, 2026 - 10:40 a.m.

The 2026 prom court has been announced. Prom is set for Saturday, May 9, and the community is invited to attend promenade from 5-6 p.m. in front of the school.

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Queen candidates: Sophie Bland, Alexa DeWees, Hannah Grady, Nicolette Peeler and Kamari West.

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