Many of my classmates tell me that their parents are much more excited for the Junior-Senior Promenade than them. Someone told me that he/she [I’m not going to tell the gender of my classmate, thus, he/she] will try to escape during the prom because he/she does not want to attend in the prom. I am excited for the prom.
It seems that only a few students are excited for this very special and important [according to elderly] event in the school. In the first place, what is this for.
Unfortunately, I still cannot find the definite answer to this, however, I found something that may help in answering the question. “Common prom activities include (but are not limited to) dining, dancing, the crowning of a prom “king” and “queen,” and socializing,” Wikipedia says.
Proms help the juniors and seniors get to know each other. For socialization, indeed. This helps in strenghtening the ties between the graduating batch and the juniors. During the promenade, the juniors and seniors can talk, dance and dine together.
Dancing… [sigh, then smiles] one of the main things in a prom. You get to dance your friends, colleagues, and – if you want – your crush. A couple can also dance with each other through the night. On a male’s point of view, inviting someone to have a dance is a nice chance to have a wonderful time with her. On a female’s point of view, you’ll be conscious. It’s self-explanatory.
Can proms be places to make the so-called “first move”? It can be. I remember what my classmates said during the sophomore year: if you like someone, the best time to tell it is during the prom. When you cannot say your feelings in an ordinary school day, some say just say it during the prom. However, if you have very strict teachers, probably you can’t.
It’s okay not to be excited for the promenade. If you are thinking that proms are just useless and a waste of time, you’re wrong. With this very special event, you’ll be socializing and dancing together with upper classmen. Quite a good idea, isn’t it?
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