The senior prom is moving to Atlantic City! Now the students are even more excited to go.
The decision to move the prom was made by a combination of administration and the advisors. It was moved because of a variety of reasons “The price of the Sheraton at the Philly venue was a lot higher, we had to meet a minimum or pay extra and some students couldn’t afford to go” 11/12 executive assistant principal Mrs. Theresa Pietrowski explained. This year tickets are going to be around 30 per person and 130-50 per couple. so more students are expected to attend. Pietrowski there are “Really big winding stairs, memorabilia of Miss America, and exhibits of gowns.”
Since the prom is being moved, students will have to get ready earlier for prom, especially if they have plans before like taking pictures or dinner. After the prom, many students plan to stay down or go to the shore.
In order to make sure students get home safely, “There will be Breathalyzers” Mrs. Carol Costello says when asked if there are plans to make sure students get home safely. There will also be administrators, security and police officers to make sure students get into their cars and limos
Ashley Shuster, a senior at WTHS said “You can go shopping at the outlets and there are hotels you can stay at” when asked if there are any benefits of the prom being moved to AC. Shuster adds, “If I was allowed to stay overnight and my friends were then I would.” To Shuster the prom means enjoying time with her friends and seeing everyone for the last time all together.
In addition, Senior Meghan O’Neill says a benefit of the prom being in AC is because “It’s near the beach” O’Neill also added that her favorite part about prom is “Picking a dress and getting my hair and make-up done.”
“I like how it moved. I think it would be more fun than Philly” says Derek Wharton. When asked if he thinks the people who don’t want to go to the prom should, Wharton said “Yes definitely It’s a great experience to have and will be memorable” He thinks everyone should be able to go because of the experience they will get to have. To him prom means that he gets to go out with his girlfriend and have a good/fun night.
Excitedly Shannon Mulhern exclaims “I feel excited! like it’s AC, It’s a good place to go to have fun”
Additionally, Mulhern says what she likes most about prom is “Getting dressed up. It’s the best thing” She says happily. She is excited and nervous for the prom.