Text Box: Volume 2, Issue 4 Text Box: Page # Text Box: Seniors are getting ready to walk the red carpet with their designer clothes and sheer elegance. Cameras will flash left and right as they make their way through the entrance of the 2008 Prom. As they try to make it a night to remember, the estimated total of $800 in expenses may or may not be running through their minds. Instead of getting excited, the expense of prom could turn into a nightmare for some seniors. What is it that takes up so much money? And how are the seniors coming up with the loads of cash that they need? The prom will be held at the Renaissance Hotel on April 25, 2008. The amount needed to hold a prom is a whopping $8,000! This will cover the hotel, decorations, music, and hopefully a photo booth. That leaves Prom Committee organizer, Mrs. Garcini, with the task of getting the seniors moving and getting funds raised. The entrance ticket costs $45 per person. The seniors were given a chance to raise this by selling 15 lilies or poinsettias. Another fundraiser was “Who stole my heart?” This was a competition for each class in which students bought 25-cent hearts for other students. The person who the student body bought the most hearts for would receive a page in the yearbook with the award of “Most Stolen Hearts.” Even with all those fundraisers, boys and girls separate expenses. Expenses for females consist primarily of the perfect dress, accessories for the dress, hair styling and of course, the stunning shoes. Senior Zenia Curiel says, “My dress cost $185, my shoes cost $125, and my hair will cost me around $125 to get it done.” Males, on the on the other hand, pay more for actual prom costs like tickets, transportation, eating out, and their suit. Junior Jonathan Thomas states, “I spent around $150 dollars on a nice suit for prom when I went last year.” But what do the seniors do when money is running low in their family? How can you have that special prom if you don’t have money for all the luxuries? One way students are earning money is by getting a job. A perfect example of a student who is working hard to get money for prom is Jessica Torrez. She is working 35 hours a week, for $8 an hour, to be able to buy her dress and shoes which will add up to a total of $700. The question is, will it be worth it? Text Box: The Dance. The Dresses. The Dollars.

FLYING FEATURES

By: Steffi Huerta

By: Keana Pratt

     First I gave you “What’s hot and what’s not,” then a “Fashion Update for Spring 2008.” Now I’m here to help seniors with prom and to take the stress out of the dress. Some of Seniors Erica McNairy’s and Lauren Birks’ anxieties when getting ready for prom are “…people having the same dress as me or my dress being too provocative,” says McNairy. “Really, just finding the right dress and all the matching accessories,” says Birks.

     I’m pretty sure that the rest of you seniors who are anxious for prom are thinking the same thing. What color should I wear? What about my hair? What if I walked in and my dress was to tear? Never fear, fashion help is here.

STYLE

· Trendy is nice, but classic will never go out of style.

· When picking your dress, keep in mind that you can always look fabulous without revealing too much. You don’t need flashy sequins from head-to-toe.

· Choose a style that reflects your personality and flatters your finest features. (You can do this without wearing a provocative dress.)

· The longer the dress, the more formal it will appear.

HAIR AND MAKE-UP

· If your dress is simple, make a bold makeup statement. You can do this by having bold color for eye shadow to make your eyes look dramatic or some show-stopping lips.

· If your dress is intricate, do not overdo your makeup. Try makeup that looks more natural.

· When choosing a hairstyle, pick something that is the opposite of what you might normally choose. If you usually wear your hair up, try wearing it down with a sleek and straight look or with waves and curls. If you usually wear your hair down, try a cute up-do to show off that beautiful neck and collarbone.

THINGS TO AVOID

· Do NOT choose to go to a new makeup artist or hair stylist. Go to someone you know you can trust and who knows what you like.

· Do NOT decide to get a new haircut before prom. This could be a big catastrophe if your haircut doesn’t turn out the way that you’d like it.

· Do NOT wear rings over gloves.

· Do NOT spray hairspray anywhere other than in the bathroom.

· Do NOT make a scene—you’ll mess up your makeup.

· DO have fun and make sure you look fabulous doing it.

 

 

 

Take the Stress Out of the Dress

Senior Darrell Glasco glancing at his bare wallet in anticipation of prom. Photo taken by Steffi Huerta.

ACCESSORIES

· Decide on your hairstyle before getting accessories (especially when it comes to picking your earrings).

· Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but you should not have too many best friends. Keep your accessories simple.

· Stay away from accessories with edges or prongs because they could lead to a dress or pantyhose disaster.

· Bring a purse that is not too big but can hold your prom tickets, lip gloss, small make-up compact, cell phone, extra money, your ID, and some breath mints.

· This may be your only chance to legitimately wear princess attire. Wear a tiara if it compliments your dress.