Prom: Overrated or underrated?

by Camlyn Giddins

A light pink dress and chocolate cake don't mix. Sophomore Breanna Tate knows this from experience. "At our dinner, I sat in chocolate cake that was on the chair from the last customer...that was pretty bad." But despite the stain, Breanna enjoyed Prom with her friends.

For Holly Broadbent, this Prom was her last, and it was a great one to end on. After laser tag, Octavio's for dinner and the dance, she says, "I appreciate the guy's work for me and seeing how much they do to make sure I have a fun time makes me feel really special." This senior gives counsel for next year's Prom in these words: "To guys, you do not need to spend too much money to make it special. Less money makes it even more fun because there is no pressure." To the girls she advises, "Go out of your comfort zone and start a conversation. Don't wait for the guy to take the first step because he already did. He asked you. Make them happy they asked you!"

Senior Trevor Giles agrees it's important to "just have a fun time and make sure you have a good group." He also adds, "It's not as expensive as some people think, so guys, just ask someone." There is always an option of making a dinner at home or having a relative take pictures.

Junior Hailey Edgington started planning Prom last year in May as a sophomore. "The best thing was working with the other Junior class officers and going to the dance and seeing it finished, knowing it was a success." The Junior class officers and Mr. Larson planned Prom Royalty and its activities, made the t-shirts for them, found the place and worked things out with Thanksgiving Point, worked with the DJ and Bell photography and got refreshments, among other preparations. Planning has already started for next year, where more Prom experiences are sure to come.