Organizers working on plans for Prom; Students prepare for night of glitz, glam

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This year’s school affiliated Prom will be held at Valley Mansion. Students have waited two years for a traditional Prom.

KIMBERLY EDGAR, Reporter

 Junior and senior Prom is a go for students and it will be held on April 30 at Valley Mansion in Cockeysville according to Family and Consumer Science teacher  Mrs. Megan Fries and secretary Mrs. Kim Iddings. 

             The school sponsored Prom will offer food and drinks included with the price of the ticket, says Fries. A DJ will  be at Valley Mansion and Prom court will happen this year as well. “Students will vote like they have done in the past for Prom court,” states Fries. Tickets for the Valley Mansion Prom are $85, says Iddings.  “This year our ticket price increased because we have not been able to do any fundraising or have been given money towards Prom from other clubs like they have in the past,” adds Iddings. 

        Junior Alyssa Dunn is planning on attending the Valley Mansion Prom and chose to invite someone from another school. Dunn explains that each student holds a different reason for going to Prom that is important to them and adds, “[going to Prom is] important to me just because I can’t see the person I’m bringing as often as I’d like. Prom gives me a chance to see him outside of afterschool activities.” 

        Senior Rosmery Rivas Flores adds “it is one of the most meaningful events where you are able to dress up and have a wonderful night with friends one has met.” Senior Gavin Lewis agrees.  “Prom is really expensive and time consuming but it is also really fun.” Lewis explains that suit shopping and dress shopping gives students and peers an opportunity to “spoil themselves or be spoiled by someone else.” 

     Rivas Flores describes her experience preparing for Prom as “an adventure” and that finding the perfect dress was “not an easy task.” She explains further that there were “so many different types” of colors to choose from for her dress. “I wasn’t sure what I was looking for, it took many dresses to find the color and style that I wanted. When I finally found my perfect dress, it makes me feel comfortable and confident but I have no clue what I will do about hair, accessories, makeup, and jewelry,” adds Rivas Flores. 

          Lewis also chose to go to HCPS’ Prom like Dunn. “I’m going to the HCPS Prom because it seems so much bigger and genuine compared to the Geneva Farm dance,” says Lewis. Dunn agrees with Lewis, “it is nice to have an option but I believe more people will go to the HCPS Prom instead,” says Dunn.

     Rivas Flores chose to go to HCPS Prom because she wasn’t informed of the school dance at Geneva. She believes the option to go to either one is “cool” but, “I don’t think I would choose that one because I don’t really know many people that are going to it. I chose the HCPS one since I know my friends are going and I didn’t want to miss the opportunity of dressing up and creating memories,” says Rivas Flores.  

     Dunn elaborates that her goal for this year’s Prom is to have a good time, “I’m really excited because most of my friends are going to Prom.” Dunn also remarks on past dance experiences, “I don’t [want to] have to sit in the corner of the cafeteria like I did at homecoming,” says Dunn. 

     Lewis describes his goals as “becoming Prom King” and “dancing with a cute girl.” He explains that he just wants to have a good time and that he expects it to be a “night to remember.” The senior also adds that he believes Prom is a “crucial and pivotal moment in [student’s] career as it is a thing they can only get during this time.” 

     Rivas Flores says her goal is to have an “unforgettable” time at Prom and that she wishes to feel her best in her dress, “I don’t want to feel nervous at Prom, I really want to enjoy time with my friends and have lots of fun.” 

     The junior has big expectations  that this year will be different and that everyone will enjoy themselves. “Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned school dance?” asks Dunn. Iddings and Fries also have high hopes.“We hope everyone who comes to Prom this year enjoys themselves,” says Fries and Iddings. 

      Another non-NHHS sponsored dance is also taking place on May 28 at Geneva Farm Golf Course, says substitute and organizer of the non-school sponsored event Melissa Hahn. The tickets for the Geneva Farm non-sponsored school dance are $30, says Hahn.   

     According to Hahn, this non-school sponsored school dance at Geneva was organized as a backup just in case HCPS canceled Prom. Hahn is “so glad that HCPS is doing their Prom this year” and will continue to host this Prom so that students have a chance to have another fun time. “I think students feel a little more relaxed at the non-school affiliated Prom because the rules and restrictions that school enforces are more strict,” adds Hahn.  

     Hahn believes events like these are an important experience for students. “I know that mentally a lot of kids were struggling last year,” says Hahn. “If giving them an opportunity to get together and have fun with friends and a little bit of normalcy could help, I would do it.”