The donations, from the philanthropist Connie Ballmer and an anonymous donor, will support the network’s long-term strategy.

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A freshman at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney is being recognized for going above and beyond to help local students feel confident and prepared for prom.

Nora Mann recently organized a community-wide collection drive, gathering more than 200 dresses, tuxedos, shoes, and accessories for students at other local high schools. Inspired by the idea that every student deserves to feel celebrated on prom night, Nora reached out across her neighborhood and community to collect donations.

Nora didn’t stop at collecting items. She carefully organized everything by size and color, transformed the space into a boutique-style setup, and even replaced hangers and added tags to give the collection a more polished and welcoming feel.

Nora also spent two full days of her spring break at the school helping set everything up. Despite the time and effort involved, and a community school liaison from a local high school noted that Nora never asked for service hours or recognition in return. “Nora Mann, a freshman at Good Counsel, recently turned an idea into something truly meaningful,” the liaison shared. “Her generosity, initiative, and dedication truly made a lasting impact, and we are incredibly grateful for the heart and care she brought to this effort.”

The result is a resource that will help ensure more students have access to formalwear and the opportunity to fully enjoy one of high school’s most memorable events.

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William Shakespeare’s property was just across the river from the Globe Theater, left, which staged his plays then and does so today, having been recreated and reopened in 1997.