High School Senior With Down Syndrome Wins Prom Queen
World Down Syndrome Day, observed on March 21st, is a significant occasion dedicated to raising public awareness about Down syndrome and championing the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome. The date, 3/21, symbolically represents the trisomy of the 21st chromosome, which is the genetic condition characterizing Down syndrome. This day plays a crucial role in educating the global community about the abilities and potential of individuals with Down syndrome, as well as the challenges they face in society.
As world Down syndrome day has just past we wanted to highlight a feel good story about Alayna Tetzloff. Alayna is a high school senior with Down syndrome, who was recently crowned prom queen at Mandan High School in North Dakota. According to WBRC, the honor was following a heartwarming promposal from her friend, John Bugbee, a 6′8′’ football star known as the “big friendly giant.” He surprised his date during weights class with a Crumbl cookie and a sign that read “My heart would crumbl if I could take you to prom.” Tetzloff was thrilled with the invitation, expressing her excitement with a big smile.
This wasn’t the first time the friends have attended a dance together, they previously went to another formal dance earlier in the year. While Bugbee didn’t win prom king, Tetzloff’s crowning moment as prom queen was unforgettable for everyone involved.
The story of her being crowned prom queen after the touching promposal has garnered national attention. Tetzloff’s win is a celebration of diversity and acceptance within the school community and across the country. For his part, Bugbee says he cherishes their friendship and he hopes that their story will inspire others to be more accepting, inclusive, and kind.
This sweet day reminds us of the strength found in diversity and the importance of supporting each other in our shared humanity.
Here Are The Notable Titles Coming To Streaming In April
This month of April is no joke, with a whole new batch of movies and TV shows going to be added to all of your favorite streaming services. As we saw in March, new television series like 3 Body Problem, The Regime, and The Gentlemen were highly anticipated. Spaceman, Ricky Stanicky, Damsel, Road House, and Wonka were among the new films that marched into streamers, giving a little bit of something for everybody.
Netflix, Max, Hulu, Peacock, AppleTV+, Paramount+, and Prime Video all have a slew of new additions set for April 2024, and we’ve compiled a list of all of those highly-anticipated shows and films that are noteworthy.
What’s New to Streaming in April:
On AppleTV+, the second season of Maya Rudolph’s comedy series, Loot, premieres on April 3. The sitcom follows the story of the aftermath of Molly Novak’s (Rudolph) divorce from her tech billionaire husband (Adam Scott) of 20 years and what she wants to do with her $87 billion settlement. Season two will debut with two episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 29.
Over on Netflix, the second half of Zack Snyder’s space opera Rebel Moon will be making its world premiere. In 2023’s Part One: A Child of Fire, the story follows Kora (Sofia Boutella), a lone-wolf soldier who’s found community and connection on the quiet farming moon of Veldt. She’s a long way away from her former life fighting for the Imperium, the brutal interstellar royal empire bent on controlling the galaxy. But Kora’s violent past is dredged up when sadistic admiral Atticus Noble (Ed Skrein) comes to Veldt via a Dreadnought-class battle cruiser and stirs up deadly trouble on the orders of the Imperium’s tyrannical regent, Balisarius (Fra Fee). Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver is set to debut on April 19th.
Keep scrolling to see what new titles are coming to streaming in April 2024:
