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Everything Except the Dance

My boys attended Prom only during their Junior year in High School, which differed from my own experience. Back in the 80s, I attended prom as a Sophomore, a Junior, and a Senior. What made the Junior prom so special was the opportunity to plan and take part in creating the event.

For me, the most exciting part of prom each year wasn’t the event itself—it was the shopping for the dress that brought the most joy. Continue reading

Mortified at the Dance

I was a sophomore and starting my first year of senior high.  We were having a dance at the beginning of the school year.  I was very interested in a senior guy that I had met, but we weren’t going out.  He and I both decided to meet at the dance and I was very excited. Continue reading