High School Student Gives His Grandmother a Chance to Attend the Prom She Never Had

It’s prom season, which causes plenty of high school students to stress about who to ask to the big dance. But 17-year-old Avant Williams of La Crosse, Wisconsin, has known who his prom date would be since he was two years old — his grandmother, Svala Heller.

Svala grew up in Iceland where prom isn’t really a thing. But after a lifetime of watching glamorous American movies, she always dreamed of experiencing the real deal.

It seems Avant took that wish to heart, promising her over a decade ago that he’d be the one to take her.

He didn’t just fulfill the promise. He went all out, posing for traditional photos and even bringing along his best friend as a “second escort” for the night.

Svala says she soaked up all the glamour she’d seen on TV — while Avant says it was the least he could do for the woman who’s been by his side his entire life.

As Svala explained, “We have such a special bond. I’m just taking every inch in and just enjoying every moment.”