April 21, 2006 - Volume 34 Issue 13
Prom Night Makes Memories
Students reflect on events leading to the big night
By Katie Hauser, jr.
Opinion Editor
Many juniors and seniors, along with their dates, enjoyed a faux trip to Paris for prom this year. The theme was ‘Here’s to the Night’ and Grand March started next to a 17-foot Eiffel Tower.
Paul Vernon and Jordan Young, srs., at the prom dance
The junior class worked from the beginning of the year on prom. They sold magazines to raise money and then had to divide into committees to iron out all the details. After all of the decisions had been made, juniors started setting up for prom. During spring break and the week before prom, juniors worked on setting up, from constructing Grand March to setting up the lobby, to even something as simple as making punch.
Vici Corban, sr., bowling at after-prom
“Worknights for prom were a lot of fun. We always made each other laugh so we would not think of it as work,” said Michaela Myer, jr. “The funniest moment was making the punch. We left Dustin [Corban, jr.] and Josh [Gillespie, jr.] in charge of that because we did not think they could mess that up. However, when only half a cup of sugar goes in instead of four cups, it does not come out quite right. But Mrs. [Dorothy] Neely came to the rescue and fixed it.”
Maegan Wall, sr., Sarah Works, so.,Tessa Coronado, so., and Cara
Tilman, sr.,
dance at prom
Students and their dates who attended prom had to make their own preparations. Dresses were purchased or made, tuxes were rented, flowers were ordered, hair appointments were set, dinner plans were finalized, and other tiny details were set right.
Robbie Ball, sr., shows off his dance moves
When prom finally arrived, students and their dates first enjoyed dinner out with friends or just as a couple. Some chose to eat the night before, some the night of prom, but no matter what, it was a time to be remembered.
Karna Carlson, so., and Ryan Olson, sr., pose at Grand March
“Prom dinner was fun because I was with friends,” said
Janelle Herder, jr.
On Saturday, prom attendees were able to get all dressed up for a night
of dancing and fun. First, though, they had to get ready, including hair,
makeup,
dresses, tuxes, and flowers. Then dates had to be picked up, and the
picture taking started.
Sarah Riebel and Adam Headley, srs., hanging out at after-prom
“Getting ready for prom… I have somewhat of an idea of what it was like for the girls,” said Paul Vernon, sr. “My sisters talked about it constantly in high school. Some things change, but the fun is all the same.”
Chad Phillips and Michaela Myer, jrs., decorate for Grand March
Once couples arrived at the school, Gretchen’s Family Photography was on hand to take their pictures. Many families came with cameras to capture even more pictures of couples and friends. Then the waiting for Grand March began. Juniors led the march, followed by seniors. Over forty couples strutted their stuff in front of a packed gym. This year, the juniors arranged Grand March so that both sides of the gym were open for seating.
Chelsy Wright, jr., enjoys a snack at after prom
“Everything came together smoothly and Grand March went really well,” said Chelsy Wright, jr. “The gym seemed a lot less crowded with both sides open this year.”
Mandie Lewis and Mark Valentine, jrs., at Grand March
After
Grand March was completed, pictures continued. Some couples escaped to the
lobby to wait until the dance began. Punch girls Alana Heisler
and Britany
Sellman, sos., began their serving duties.
“
I had fun being a punch girl,” said Heisler. “Plus, I got home
by one in the morning.”
Jenell Baker, so., at the prom dance
Once
the music started, shoes, jackets, vests, and ties were shed and students
began dancing the night away. JF Productions returned this
year to provide
the music again. A video of the dance can be found at jfproductions.biz.
“
The prom dance was awesome. It was probably the best dance that we have had.
The DJ was great,” said Lynsee Wilson, sr. “It was a great
end to the senior year.”
Emily Schomaker, jr., Angie Whitaker, jr., and Whitney Piley, sr., at prom
The
dance ended at 11:30 p.m., and students were given 30 minutes to change for
after prom. At midnight, students were fed pizza and pop
before they
began their activities. After everyone had eaten their fill, students
loaded buses
for Iola.
“
Pizza was great,” said Samantha Kerns, jr. “I would just like
to say thanks to all those that made it for us.”
Mitchell Dewey, sr., at the movie theater during after-prom
Students divided into two groups for after prom. One group went to the movie while the other group bowled. After about two hours, the groups switched. The students arrived back in Humboldt at about 5:30 in the morning to hand out prizes before heading home.
Anthony Sweeney, sr., at prom
“ I had a great time at after prom, but I would have liked it to be a little shorter and more organized during the prize drawing,” said Vici Corban, sr.
Jonathan Combes, sr., dances at prom
No matter if students were blinded by camera flashes, dead tired after all the activities, or did not like part of the night, prom is finished for another year, and students had the opportunity to make several lasting memories from one night with friends and dates.
Photos by Jenell Baker, Jennifer Combes, Katie Manbeck, Melissa Splechter, and
Melanie Weilert
"The dance was great!
I actually danced at this one." -Jonathan Combes, sr.
"Prom was fun! i really enjoyed hanging out with
all my friends."
-Michaela Myer, jr.
"Prom was long, but I think people had a good
time."
-Clayton Hunter, sr.
"It probably took me two and a half hours to get
ready for prom." -Tarryn Young, jr.
"I had a great time with my date. Prom was
fun." -Adam Trim, sr.
"Everybody was getting involved nd show their
individuality."
-Kellee Frederick, jr.
"We cruised around in a Caddy. That was my highlight
of prom." -Brent Frederick, jr.
"The DJ was pretty sweet. Iliked the songs
he played." -Drue Barton, jr.
"I thought prom was cool! The dance was the
best." -Tory Thomas, jr.
"Getting prizes was my favorite part of after
prom!"
-Jacob Homewood, sr.
"The best part was being able to get all dressed
up for once!" - Haley Barton, sr.
"I loved it when the guys at prom sang the
Backstreet Boys." -Shawna Dawson, sr.
"Decorating the gym took up a lot
of time, but it was worth it." -Chad Phillips, jr.
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