The Junior-Senior Prom is closely approaching and it is bound to be a “Night of a thousand memories.” From choosing the right ensemble to attending the most hyped parties, the future will be filled with lasting impressions.
Prom will be held on April 20 at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Atlanta. Junior class President Brandi Diggs calls the choice of location “simple and classy.”
A major difference between this year’s Prom and those of prior years is that it will be held from 7 pm to 11;15 pm, not the usual 8 pm to midnight. DeKalb County mandated this change because of the midnight driving curfew, and many students aren’t beaming with joy. Junior Jean Pembleton voices her thoughts. “It’s disrespectful to all Prom-goers. It was the culminating event of our high school years. They should have enough trust in us. Dinner reservations aren’t even until seven or eight. It cuts out time to have fun.”
Other students are more optimistic. “Being a senior, I would like to go longer. But I understand the law. I agree with it for everybody to be able to go legally,” says senior Ashley Rabon. Senior Sylvia Gonsahan doesn’t see the big deal either. “I don’t really mind because most people don’t stay there that long, and they don’t go home afterward, anyway.”
The junior class has worked hard to raise funds for this year’s Prom. A Prom Fashion Show was held on March 8 at Oglethorpe University. The juniors also had Krispy Kreme doughnut sales and car washes as fundraisers.
A larger portion of the finances for Prom comes from ticket sales. Tickets were sold from March 11 to 22 for $45 and March 25 to April 5 for $50. They will be $75 at the door. Diggs also emphasizes the tradition that juniors who attend the Prom automatically go for free their senior year.
Pre-Prom plans include the common primping for guys and girls. The ladies will spend countless hours getting their hair, nails, makeup, and outfits together. Senior Everad Price makes a guy’s preparations sound so much easier when saying all he needs is to “Get a little sleep. Chill. Get a haircut and a tux.”
It doesn’t matter if it takes three hours or three months, getting ready for Prom is always half the fun. Taking pictures is another way to preserve the moments. Dinner with your date or friends is a must before Prom.
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Since the Prom will end early, students have taken the liberty of planning creative post-dance plans. Junior Karina Brown ponders the thought of having a hotel slumber party. Others have considered having a late-night bowling outing. Many will attend the traditional after-parties or have a late-night dinner/early breakfast.
For many juniors and seniors, Prom will be quite an experience. Whether it’s getting one’s hair done, making dinner reservations, or just deciding who to go with, Prom is definitely something to look forward to. With all its memorable impressions, Prom will live up to its theme and be a “Night of a thousand memories.”