
Stacie Smith, of Vandercook, peeks in as her little brother, Northwest junior Neal Smith, 17, pulls on his tuxedo coat April 30 at their home in Jackson.

Neal's stepdad Bill Mills, left, stands and observes as Edward Lake, of Jackson, center, and Neal's sister's fiance, Dustin Whitford, of Vandercook, grab Neal's picture on a phone and camera before they depart for prom dinner.

Neal's date, Kaycie Hill, bursts out laughing as Neal teases her, goofing off while getting pictures taken by Neal's parents before dinner at Applebee's.