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April 2007

 

Prom

Prom: ‘07 Style

By: Wandalyn Savala

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dress fitting. Tux shopping. Limo booking. Dinner reservations. Finding a date.

     Oh the hubbub that surrounds prom!

     On Friday, April 13, seniors will flock to the Renaissance Hotel to celebrate their last dance together as a class. While prom only lasts four hours, it takes months of planning to make it a night to remember. And since many seniors have been devising their perfect prom since freshman year, any snafus could ruin the occasion. As prom approaches, the question that is on every senior’s mind is whether or not their dream will become a reality.

     For some, the first disappointment came when they discovered that the theme would not be the popular 007 that many schools are using. Instead, it will be Last Night in Vegas. But, as Andy Victor pointed out, “The theme isn’t important; it’s the music and the atmosphere.”

     In addition to the theme controversy, some seniors preferred to have a junior-senior prom. Because prom will be a seniors-only affair, Kenny Ferguson is not nearly as excited. He “wants [a junior-senior prom] because inviting the juniors means more people and more people means more fun. I wouldn’t care what the juniors would do, I’d still have a good time.”

     In spite of these slight disappointments, the majority of seniors still anxiously await prom.

     Ideally, Monica Gully would “have a nice private dinner, a limo, look stunning, and of course not spill anything on my dress.”

     For David Nieto, prom is only the beginning. What he looks forward to most are the after-parties. However, he anticipates the dance because he “can get away from school, but still party with friends.”

     While prom is the last opportunity for seniors to bond as a class before graduation, is all the frenzy and pressure surrounding the event worth it?

     Michaela Coughlan definitely thinks so. However, she recognizes that, “It’s more important for some people because they care more about prom.” Also, Monica Gully understands that it is “not a necessity, but definitely a big part of senior year.”

     But after the hair appointments, dinners, and pictures, who will be up to dancing the night away? To keep people in the spirit, there definitely has to be some great music. Most seniors want a nice variety, but something they can dance to. The most popular genres are rap and pop.

     Once the seniors finish celebrating as a class, how will they end their nights (or rather, begin their mornings)? After prom, some seniors want to continue to party and others want to just hang out with friends.

     Understandably, many seniors shied away from disclosing their post-prom plans. However a few things are certain:

     Almost all seniors want to stay out until the next morning. Unlike prom itself, after-prom plans require considerably less planning. With that said, don’t be surprised if there are plenty of spontaneous parties after prom. Whatever seniors decide to do, fun will be the top priority.

Dress to Impress

A Prom Fashion Guide for the Ladies

By: Allie Lane

     So ladies, the big day is coming up. What are you thinking about wearing? From ruffles to lace, cocktail to ball gowns, there are many options to choose from. How can anyone possibly decide?

     Fortunately for you, the answer is here.

     I’ve interviewed and surveyed numerous people around the school, and even did some research of my own to find the perfect prom dress for you.

     The hottest dress sweeping  across the metroplex is the v-neck, ankle-length skinny dress. This dress is long, hits your ankles in length,  but is not tapered at your legs like many dresses, but rather, hugs your curves. These dresses are most popular in floral patterns or bright colors such as sky blue, intense pink, bright yellow, neon green, dazzling orange, and metallic purple. These dresses look best on girls with thin, athletic, or tall figures. Instead of an updo, try wearing your hair down to compliment the dress so it will stand out against your skinny long dress.

     Another popular dress is the strapless dress that poofs out at the waist. They look best in these colors: white, light pink, ruby red, black, metallic gold, royal blue, and pastel yellow.  These dresses look great on girls with curvy or short figures.  An up-do hairstyle looks best with this dress; however, half-up, half-down hairstyles look great as well.

     If you want to find a dress that’s a little flashy and daring, follow these guidelines:

     Look for a dress that is simple, yet has a bold detail added to it. A simple red dress with a large bow added to it, or a plain white dress with black animal fur along a v-neck top are great examples.

Other tips:

* Choose ruffles or sequins. Not both.

 

* Danger zones for lace would be in the middle of the dress, the sleeves, or anywhere else where it is not used for trimming.

 

* Watch out for dresses with more than one pattern. They draw too much attention to the  dress, and away from you.

     If this article wasn’t helpful, and you still don’t know what type of dress you should purchase, you can always go on the Internet or look in fashion magazines for ideas.

     Magazines like Cosmo Girl and Seventeen have special sections for prom. From dress ideas to hair issues, they have just about everything covered. Just remember that it’s your night, and that confidence makes you look best!

Gabriel Savala and Toni Moore (Class of ’05) pose for a picture at prom

Nene Umoren and her date at Prom 2006