By Agnes Zak and Hannah Furlong
Prom, a word synonymous with dresses, hairdos, tuxedos, dancing, and after parties, is for many the highlight of a high school life. Prom night for the junior class took place on May 11, 2007. The Friday morning weather was dull and gloomy and girls were worried about ruining their hairstyles or smudging makeup. However, as the day progressed and the rain slowly stopped, the sun came out just in time for pictures outside with dates and friends. After the corsages were put on and last minute touchups were finished, students left the pre-parties, many in long stretch limos. The event was hosted at the Aqua Turf, where it has been for many years. Students arrived to the ballroom ready to have the night of their life.
As tradition goes, students sit down for an elegant dinner. However, dinner at the Aqua Turf wasn’t that simple. Justin Crimm, a prom attendee, said that, “I enjoyed watching the waiter’s performance while serving dinner; it was really cool and interesting.” It’s evident that everything was taken to the next level at this prom bash.
After dinner, the students headed to the dance floor where they enjoyed the music played by a DJ. There was, though, controversy over the dancing and music played. According to various students, the music was turned off and the students were warned about “dancing dirty” and “grinding”. When we asked Mrs. Kidwell about what really went on with the superintendent, she said she had, “No comment” on the situation but instead that the “Dancing was no problem”. Student Mike Baczewski felt that, “It was our generation’s dancing” and although what happened, it still was “A great time.”
The rest of the night was “smooth, virtually flawless” and the students went home with album favors. Not many realize how much planning and time was put into organizing such a large event. The junior student council was a big part in putting the prom together, since of course it was their class that would enjoy it.
Lisa Marzi, a student council member stated “It was what I expected it to be because I helped plan it” Her and fellow student Mike agreed that, “All the planning paid off.” Other students that helped plan the prom were class president Andrew Zelek, Alyssa Mazzarella, and the members of the prom committee.
Many students had positive comments on the night.
Teddy Rosol said, “It was the highlight of my year”. Not only were various members of the junior class impressed with the event, but sophomores were as well.
Gina Scacca and Sierra Irazierry also enjoyed themselves saying that “The food, music, and dancing was great” and “We can’t wait for our own junior prom!” The only hitch that students did seem to speak of was the incorporation of the theme. One student felt that, “The theme was great and interesting, but nothing at the party fit. It wasn’t incorporated, except for the blue table curtains.” That could have been fixed; more things could have been ‘Deep Blue’”. This prom was a great success for the juniors and next year should be nothing short of perfect!