Dads, daughters dance to raise funds for Noxon family

It was a clever and thoughtful effort by the Noxon senior class. Seniors Cory Brodmerkle and Caitlyn Hagen worked with their peers to create a fundraiser for a family in need of assistance – but not just any fundraiser, a Daddy Daughter Dance that the youngest of ladies would never forget.

"Cory suggested doing a Daddy Daughter Dance because her former school used to do them and they created some great memories," said Hagen who helped organize the class to decorate the gym for a formal look. "We hosted the dance and decided as a class to donate the money raised to help the Swanson family with medical bills built up recently."

Emma Swanson, the youngest in the family was injured and had to be life flighted to Spokane. True to Noxon community spirit, help was arranged and on the way.

Caroline Carter donated the majority of the elegant décor, while Hagen, Devin Hamby and Laura Jones got to work putting it all up. Brodmerkle and her mother Jessie set up a photo booth that was on par aesthetically with any formal dance held in the county. Food for the event was prepared by Brenda Fitchett and Val King, known for their culinary talents. Hamby and Hagen served the guests and acted as DJ's for the duration of the evening.

The night was filled with tiny dancers standing on daddy's toes for waltzes, more grown-up daughters sharing special dances with their fathers, and groups of giggling girls in their Sunday best cutting a rug on the dance floor to their favorite songs.

With about 40 dancers in attendance, close to $350 was raised for the Swanson cause. Another fundraising event is in the works to continue the effort, with a spaghetti dinner hosted by Dana Grupenhoff. The date of this event is to be determined.