There are still three months until prom, but a various amount of students are already preparing for the event.
Prom is one of the biggest events in many teenagers’ lives. Movies set high expectations for what prom should be like. To some, prom is a fairy tale; to others, it’s just seen as a night full of fun and dancing.

Freedom’s prom is open to all juniors and seniors, but underclassmen can attend if escorted by an upperclassman.

This year Junior Louis Dubovi announced prom will be on May 8th. Before going to the dance, couples walk across the stage and down the aisles at grand march which is located in the high school auditorium. Then it’s time to go to the place where the prom will be held. The dance lasts until 5 a.m. At prom, students are served dinner and breakfast.

Lately, prom has become a big topic of discussion at Freedom. Even though May is a couple months away, many students are already getting excited for the dance. Countless students ask the question, “when should I start preparing for prom?” How early is too early to ask someone to prom?

“I know girls like to get dresses early so it might be best to ask them sooner rather than later. If you have a date in mind, don’t wait until someone else asks them,” Dubovi said.

When should you buy your prom dress?

“I believe that if a girl has no problem going alone, it doesn’t matter when they buy a dress. However, if they don’t want to go alone they should wait until they find a date to purchase a dress,” Senior Meghan Bohach said.
Some girls fear that someone might buy the same dress as them. Because of this, many post pictures of their dresses on social media sites such as Instagram,Twitter and Facebook.

Numerous people worry about not having a date lined up yet or that they won’t find a dress they like. Personally, I don’t think you need to worry quite yet. You still have plenty of time to find a date and buy the perfect dress.
The theme for the dance hasn’t been decided on, but in all reality, does the theme really matter? After grand march, the theme is usually no longer relevant.

Girls don’t buy dresses to fit the theme; they buy dresses that they like.

Last year the theme of prom was hawaiian. During grand march, students were given leis and then at prom a limbo contest took place. Other than some hawaiian themed decorations, the theme didn’t affect prom.

Several students will complain that they don’t like the theme, but most students won’t decide to skip prom because they think the theme is “lame” or “uncool.”

“I think that no matter what the theme is, someone is always going to complain. However, I don’t think it affects people’s opinions because prom is an excuse to get dressed up, go out and have fun with their friends or a special someone,” Bohach said.