The time of year has come when the frantic proposals and bouquet purchases arrive, all in preparation for what is known to be the most important night of high school: Prom.
This year’s prom comes with the adventurous, yet classy theme of James Bond 007. On May 18, the annual prom will be held at Park Plaza Hotel from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and eager students will be able to experience the daring secret agent themed night.
The elegant Los Angeles location features two ballrooms specifically designated for activities such as pool tables, air hockey, and pinball machines. Attendees will also be entertained by card games such as Craps, Blackjack, Texas Hold’em, and Roulette tables.
Aside from the casino-themed activities, there will also be other activities including photo booths, a flipbook station by “Get Flipped,” and a 2D and a 3D imaging company. More of these exciting features will be showcased at the Prom Expo on May 2 in the upper quad during lunch.
The Prom Expo will provide representatives from various companies to help attendees prepare for prom. The companies will include limousine companies, florists, and photo studios.
During the event, junior class officers will be selling sets of five raffle tickets for $1. The possible raffle prizes are a corsage or boutonniere, picture packages, manicures, eyebrow threading, and a prom ticket. The top 15 female senior nominees, 15 male senior nominees, 9 female junior nominees, and 9 male junior nominees for prom court will also be announced at this event. The court will then be declared at the prom fashion show, which will be held on May 3.
“[We] will get busier when the date approaches. I think the theme is really cool and Park Plaza is very beautiful. I think it’s classy and elegant just like James Bond,” prom committee member Erika Lee said.
Pre-sale prom tickets are already available for purchase in the USB room. It ends on May 3.
During pre-sale, couples with two activity cards will be able to purchase the tickets for $170, couples with one activity card will be able to purchase tickets for $175, and couples with none will be able to purchase tickets for $180. Individuals with activity cards will pay $85 and those without, $90.
Starting May 6 and continuing until May 15, tickets will be sold for $180 for couples with two activity cards, $185 for couples with one, and $190 for couples with none. As for the individuals attending the event, those with an activity card can purchase a ticket for $90. Those without an activity card can purchase one for $95.
“It’s going to have things that we’ve never had before and it’s a beautiful place with plenty of room. It’s not going to be small like homecoming – it’s huge,” Shari De Cambra, prom committee advisor, commented.