Prom

Prom, short for promenade, is a formal dance that takes place at the end of the academic year. While at smaller schools proms may be open to the entire student body, larger school may typically hold a senior prom and/or a junior prom for students in the equivalent grade. It is common in a prom, to crown a prom "King" and "Queen" who are elected to be prom "royalty" at American high schools.

Fast Facts

1. First mention of Prom: Amherst, Smith College in 1894
2. Proms began to flourish in High Schools in 1920's and 30's
3. An 18-year old who attends prom has a 96% greater chance of watching network television later in life.
4. One in five high school sophomores now attends prom.
5. The prom was inspired by early debutante balls.

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