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  • April 3, 2026
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Northwestern Social Work Distributes Nearly 500 Dresses at 12th Annual Primp for Prom

The Northwestern Department of Social Work in collaboration with Woodward High School distributed nearly 500 dresses to students from 30 schools in the tri-state region during the 12th annual Primp for Prom in March.

ALVA, Okla. — The Northwestern Oklahoma State University Department of Social Work distributed nearly 500 dresses to students representing 30 high schools across Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas at the 12th Annual Primp for Prom event held at Woodward High School in March.

Since its launch in 2015, Primp for Prom has provided nearly 3,000 free dresses to high school students across the tri?state region. Each student who participates is able to register to receive a scholarship to attend Northwestern after graduation.

Primp for Prom is an annual spring event that provides free prom dresses to high school students co?sponsored by Northwestern’s Department of Social Work and Woodward High School.

Student shoppers from South Barber High School in Kiowa, Kansas, pose for a photo at the 12th annual Primp for Prom event in Woodward. Each student shopper registered to receive a scholarship to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University after graduation.

Student shoppers from South Barber High School in Kiowa, Kansas, pose for a photo at the 12th annual Primp for Prom event in Woodward. Each student shopper registered to receive a scholarship to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University after graduation.

Dr. Kylene Rehder, chair of the Northwestern Department of Social Work, social work program director and professor of social work, expressed her appreciation for the many individuals and partners who contributed to the success of this year’s event.

She extended thanks to co?director Stefanie Alexander; Abbey Elam, Miss Northwestern 2026; Megan Poole; Lauren Thomason, Miss Northwestern’s Teen 2026; Amy Whitewater; volunteers from Bent Creek Counseling and Western Plains Youth and Family Services; Celebrations of Woodward; Northwestern social work student volunteers; Northwestern social work alumni and professional practitioners; Tres Jolie of Edmond; the Northwestern-Woodward campus; former Northwestern-Woodward Campus Dean Dr. Deena Fisher; Woodward High School students and staff; Woodward Mayor Tom Fisher; and all the generous dress and accessory donors from across northwest Oklahoma.

Volunteers during Primp for Prom stop for a photo. They are: back row (left to right): Dr. Kylene Rehder; Jonathan Wales; Kailie Martin, instructor of social work; Stefanie Alexander, Primp for Prom co-director; Melaine Yager; Katie Vaverka; Jennifer Pribble instructor of social work; front row (left to right): Krystan Pierce, Mattie Gore, Isabella Burden, Haylee Durrence, Kinley Rehder, and assistant professor Codi Harding.

Volunteers during Primp for Prom stop for a photo. They are: back row (left to right): Dr. Kylene Rehder; Jonathan Wales; Kailie Martin, instructor of social work; Stefanie Alexander, Primp for Prom co-director; Melaine Yager; Katie Vaverka; Jennifer Pribble instructor of social work; front row (left to right): Krystan Pierce, Mattie Gore, Isabella Burden, Haylee Durrence, Kinley Rehder, and assistant professor Codi Harding.

Rehder also offered a special thank you to the administration of Woodward High School for hosting the event and to Isabella Burden and Haylee Durrence, staff members in the Department of Social Work, for their extensive behind-the-scenes coordination.

“This event represents far more than free dresses,” Rehder said. “It reflects our university’s mission and our professional social work commitment to serve. This community event provides meaningful financial support to families, builds a sense of community, celebrates inclusion, and promotes positive self-image, confidence and empowerment among young people.”

Student shoppers from Shattuck High School pose with the dresses they chose at the 12th annual Primp for Prom event in Woodward. Each student shopper registered to receive a scholarship to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University after graduation.

Student shoppers from Shattuck High School pose with the dresses they chose at the 12th annual Primp for Prom event in Woodward. Each student shopper registered to receive a scholarship to attend Northwestern Oklahoma State University after graduation.

For additional information about this event or the Northwestern Department of Social Work, visit their webpage or contact Rehder at kdrehder@nwosu.edu or (580) 327-8135.

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