Wednesday, at Whitehouse High school, 19-year-old Katie Kannard, said 'yes' to her date after a surprise promposal.



Katie Kannard loves having her nails painted. Her teachers say she's constantly changing things up. But manicures are just a small portion of Katie's school day. She starts her day with breakfast and then the newest part of her routine, cleaning.



The 19-year-old has Down's syndrome and is in the life skills class at Whitehouse High School.



Her mom says this is her first year at a real high school.



"She had just been at an only special-needs school. So to see her peers really welcome her has been really encouraging," Mary Kannard said.



Katie's mom and teachers say she's not very verbal but that hasn't stopped her from making friends.



"She gets along with everybody, she's a really good listener, she loves to dance, she loves to give hugs to people which has been really great because that really brightens everyone's day," said Morgan Russell, Katie's Life Skills Teacher.



Katie uses a dynavox, a piece of equipment that allows her to talk through the computer.



So when Junior Chase Mays found out Katie didn't have a date, he wanted to ask her in a way she would never forget.



"We got permission from the principals and they said 'go big or go home,' so I wanted to make it the best I could for her," Mays said.



The 17-year-old had a life-sized bear stuffed animal to give to Katie and a sign that read:"I'd be beary happy if you went to prom with me!"