P.R.O.M. Promise & Thee Return of Shilo Sanders

By: JSU Events and Visitors Services

On Friday, March 20, the Metro Jackson Community Prevention Coalition hosted PROM Promise 2026: Please Return on Monday—and it was nothing short of powerful.

Hundreds of JPS juniors and seniors from all five high schools filled the JSU Rose E. McCoy Auditorium for a life-changing experience centered around one message:

Your future is worth protecting.

And listen… the energy was set ALL the way right by the hypest host in the building, Kayla Thompson, who kept the crowd engaged, lit, and locked in from start to finish!

Mr. Dwight Owens delivered a message that shook the room:

“No matter what we go through, I am a BEAST and I will get through it.”

A reminder that resilience is real and strength lives within them.

The return of JSU alum Shiloh Sanders brought real talk and real impact—encouraging students to stay focused, disciplined, and intentional about their choices.

And when the Sonic Boom of the South hit the floor… BABY! You already know the vibe! The entire room came alive with Tiger pride!

Then to take it all the way up—Billboard Hot 100 artist and viral TikTok sensation H3adband had the students TURNED with the music, the moves, and that energy they love!

But beyond the hype… the heart of the event was the Prom Promise Pledge, where students committed to:

Making responsible decisions

Staying alcohol- and drug-free

Protecting their future

Making it home safely

Because at the end of the day…

One decision can change everything.

And we stand with our students, reminding them to choose wisely and…

Please Return on Monday.

This event was funded by the Department of Mental Health and the brain child of Mr. Henry Thompson, director of MJCPC.

Jackson State University continues to lead with purpose, impact, and community.

Check out some of the powerful moments from this unforgettable day and PSA!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z8gvI3AhlrvlI0IrNcfsS9yTJAsEe1Ae/view?usp=sharing