PROM An American high school tradition

Prom – short

for promenade

– has been a

tradition in

high schools in

America and

Canada.

The formal

dance is

typically

attended by

juniors (11th

form) and

seniors (12th

form).

Before the

prom, girls

and their

dates usually

take pictures

at their

parents’

homes or a

nearby park.

Girls usually

wear formal

dresses, and

boys wear

tuxedos.

Sometimes,

boys will

wear bow

ties or

straight ties.

If he wears a

vest with his

suit, it is

traditionally

called a

“three-piece

suit.”

While

taking

pictures, a

boy will give

his date a

corsage.

Girls will

give the

boys

boutineers.

Pinning the

boutineer

onto the

boy’s jacket

is more

difficult

than it

seems!

In America,

teenagers

can drive at

age 16.

Driving to

prom is

often a

VERY

important

part of the

experience.

Sometimes

getting into

the car is

difficult

when

wearing

those big

dresses!

Sometimes

groups of

friends will

rent a

limousine.

For some

teens,

wearing

dresses and

tuxes isn’t

enough fun.

So, they also

wear

costumes .

Some of

them even

make their

own dresses.

Being an

individual is

very

important.

Dact tape

dress and

tuxedo.

The

company

that makes

this tape

has a

contest

every year.

The winners

get a

scholarship

to college.

At prom,

there is

usually a

professional

photographer.

Near the

end of the

dance, one

boy and one

girl will be

crowned

Prom King

and Queen.

The

students

vote for who

will be King

and Queen.

Prom can be

a very

special time

with many

special

memories.