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As if finding the perfect date weren’t hard enough, many teens in the East Bay find it hard to afford the teenage rite of passage that is prom. That’s why students from Foothill High School’s leadership class have teamed up with Prom Possible to give students the opportunity to enjoy the special night without worrying.

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