Who is Wanda Hickey from Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories and what is their importance?

Wanda Hickey, Appears in Wanda Hickey's Night of Golden Memories - Wanda Hickey has had a crush on the narrator for years, starting in the third grade. The narrator's mother suggested that he invite Wanda to the Junior Prom, which he eventually does. Wanda is thrilled to go with the boy she's had a crush on for eight years. She dresses beautifully, enjoys the Prom, does not complain about the soggy car on the ride over to the Rooster, and is impressed with the narrator through his bourbon introduction and generous tip for the waiter. She expects a kiss at the end of the evening, but the sauerkraut on her breath prevents that final moment of bliss.