Edgemont Seniors Look Forward to Prom Night

For most Edgemont High School seniors, the anxious wait for college acceptance letters is over. Now they are looking forward to end of year activities, graduation and summer, which is right around the corner. Another upcoming highlight will be the Prom which will be held at the Surf Club in New Rochelle on June 10th. This is the first time Edgemont has selected this venue for the Prom; however it is a popular spot for many area schools. The Surf Club is a seaside mansion with a spacious layout including a grand ballroom. Seniors will arrive at the location at seven in the evening and the party will last until midnight. Some groups of seniors will take party buses to the Surf Club and others plan to travel by limousine.

Another annual tradition for the graduating students is the pre-prom event at Edgemont Jr./Senior High School on the afternoon before the big night. This is held in the school’s center campus and parents, faculty and prom dates gather for photos and a final goodbye before the evening celebration. The girls usually wear a separate dress for pre-prom but the outfits are still magnificent. “The dresses are quite varied this year. But they’re going to be gorgeous,” said Edgemont senior Lexi Glade. “Also, I’m really excited to finally have a school dance and to hang out with my friends. I think Prom is a fun tradition and a chance for everyone to see each other before graduation. To me, it means I get to spend a lot of time with my closest friends. It’s one of those basic high school memories. It’s going to be all about taking pictures that night … and for the girls, wearing all the pretty dresses.”

And the boys won’t be left out of the experience of selecting outfits for the big night either. Boys often match their dates’ attire by choosing a suit or a tie in a shade to complement their partner’s dress. “Nobody knows what this year’s trends or popular colors are just yet. This will definitely be a surprise,” the class officer of this year’s seniors commented. “I guess I’m looking forward to the experience itself the most. It’s just a big part of high school to look back on.”

While the styles of this year’s Prom dresses and suits may still be undecided, it is clear that the seniors are truly looking forward to Prom. “I think of Prom as a celebration or farewell as we reach the end of our high school careers. This is what makes it so special. It’s the last chance to have a great time with all of the people we’ve been around for the past four years,” said senior Maneo Choudhury. To the seniors, this Prom will be more than an unforgettable experience. It will mark the end of their high school careers and the beginning of the college journey that lies ahead.