Lets be honest: prom season stresses almost every girl out. The place, the dress, and above all, the date, are all aspects of prom that never fail to make junior and senior girls anxious. For most, prom is seen as the highlight of the year. Personally, I blame the media for hyping it up so much.
Whenever prom is showcased in a movie or book, it’s seen as some magical night spent with friends and a special someone where you dance until the screen goes black. News flash: prom used to be as simple as homecoming, with streamers and short, under-fifty-dollar dresses.
Most schools stick to a classic ballroom venue and decorate with party city balloons and streamers, but not Southern Lehigh. For the past four years, prom has been held at classy establishments, such as Bear Creek. We dress the room to the nines with professional balloons and colorful centerpieces. You’d think we’d be attending a wedding. Therefore, we all treat it as something to be praised.
Along with the location, how you get asked has to be something to gloat about. I asked Saucon Valley High School students how they asked their prom dates.
“I asked my date after her team won a rivalry game just by asking and giving her flowers. She said yes,” Saucon Valley senior Alex Knauss said.
It’s so simple everywhere else. Why does it seem like Southern Lehigh complicates prom?
I believe what freaks girls out the most is getting a date. Many will shake over the thought of going alone, so getting the guy becomes top priority. Some girls create elaborate schemes in order to get asked.
Girls, I give you credit for putting that much effort into it, but it’s just prom. Either you get asked, or you don’t. Don’t play a guy, have him buy an entree fee of nearly $150, then ditch him after three songs.
On a final note, this dance is a one-night thing, so why are people spending near $300 for an outfit they’re only going to wear once?
“This year is definitely cheaper than what I paid last year. It easy when you find neutral stuff that’s timeless and classic so you can reuse it,” advises junior Robyn Ferraro.
So, let’s be honest. You really don’t need to stress about this. It’s one night and it will never be “perfect,” but if you’re going, I hope you have a good time!
