MASQUERADE PROM

Official Update on Prom Next Year

-Tiffany and Clairissa

This year many of you have heard that  Student Government has planned to do a prom for TLC students. However, the timing and preparation needed was in short supply and it would have proved very difficult to pull through with. Regardless, an activity has been planned to involve students in an end-of-the-year activity. Student Government does intend to start early and plan a prom for next year. With more time it may prove easier to book a hotel, find a caterer, sell tickets, buy decorations, and set a theme - let alone ask other students to be involved.  We are very excited to see how this all pans out.

Prom at TLC

 Tiffany  and Clarissa 

 Today, members of TLC Publication sat in on a meeting of Student Government. The goal was to discuss potential prom ideas and fundraisers. Considering, this is the first prom ever at The Learning Center, it’s a really big deal! Student Government is embracing the idea of having a masquerade themed prom. They are currently in the midst of putting together a prom committee, and several fundraisers, such as a bake sale and a car wash.   Another potential money-raising idea is to make and sell masks before and at the prom. Overall, everyone involved is very excited at the proposition of helping TLC pull off their very first prom. 

Prom is an essential part of a high school student’s career. No one should have to leave high school without experiencing the often referenced “night to remember.” Contrary to most school proms, this event will not be exclusive to only juniors and seniors but will also integrate freshman and sophomore students. Middle school students, do not despair - as Ferris Bueller would say,”Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” Your time will come soon enough.  Approval is pending on whether or not students outside of The Learning Center would be able to attend. The attire will be formal, so anyone who does attend will be encouraged to wear typical prom dresses and suits.  Of course, your attire can have an added masquerade flair!  

 

Masquerades originated in 14th century Italian Renaissance at Venetian Carnivals. The masks became a way for the wealthy to broadcast themselves, and were often adorned with precious metals and valuable jewels. As the popularity increased, so did the masquerade ball’s reference in pop culture. In Edgar Allen Poe’s famous The Mask of the Red Death, the play takes place at a masquerade and ends in the inevitable Poe fashion. The popularity decreased, but the tradition has never disappeared. Now The Learning Center hopes to incorporate the age-old Venetian ideas into a  contemporary and original prom we’ll all want to attend.

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Attached: MASQUERADE PROM!!

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