SUIT UP: guys share their perspective of prom

Prom is what you make of it. For some, that means taking hundreds or thousands of photos before, during and after. For others, that means letting loose on the dance floor all night long. Some enjoy sharing intimate moments with friends or as a couple. Others enjoy sharing thrilling memories with as many people as possible. Prom celebrates both companionship and individuality, bringing a class of beautiful...

I feel that prom is sort of unnecessarily demanding. During the months leading up to the dance, I’ve seen countless juniors stressing about prom, some even since this past January. People pay upwards of $1000 and dedicate a majority of their time and effort into this event, and for what? I think that it is good to have school events like this one, but I feel like the whole thing has gotten out of...

In my opinion, prom was a great experience and it was far better than I had originally anticipated it to be. It was the first time that I saw the junior class truly come together as one. Everyone that I talked to seemed to be truly happy to be there. The food was also better than I expected; although there was not a massive quantity of it, everyone seemed to be fairly satisfied with the salad bar,...

Laura and her team did an incredible job organizing prom. This year, the decorations were basic but tastefully done. The tablecloths and chairs were white, while black napkins and a lamp as a centerpiece served to provide contrast. Colored lights served as the main tool to create the mood and fill the space. The DJ played remixed versions of songs, which was weird because nobody knew them, but...