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- First mention of Prom: Amherst, Smith College in 1894Random History: From Debutante Balls to High School Hops...
- Proms began to flourish in High Schools in 1920s and 1930sRandom History: From Debutante Balls to High School Hops...
- An 18-year old who attends prom has a 96% greater chance of watching network television later in lifeThe Anti-Prom: The Risks of "Socialization"
- One in five high school sophomores now attends promThe Anti-Prom: The Risks of "Socialization"
- The prom was inspired by early debutante ballsRandom History: From Debutante Balls to High School Hops...
- Prom dates often include risky behavior such as sex and drugsThe Anti-Prom: [http://www.theantiprom.com/resources/promfacts.php Prom Facts
- Teenagers who attend the prom have a higher risk of using drugs and alcohol as well as criminal activityThe Anti-Prom: [http://www.theantiprom.com/resources/promfacts.php Prom Facts
- Proms are becoming more open to GLBT couplesRandom History: From Debutante Balls to High School Hops...
- Today it is seen more as the high point of high school life rather than a rite of passageRandom History: From Debutante Balls to High School Hops...
- The prom is traditionally held towards the end of the school year
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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.
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Background
The prom has its origins in the Victorian era grand balls and debutante balls held by the upper classes. The debutante ball was seen as a right of passage for girls who were ready to date. The social balls of the era had very strict rules regarding dress and etiquette. While proms may have hit the college scene in the 1890s, it wasn't until the depression-era 1930s and post-war 1940s that the prom became all the rage at high schools in America. Dance became a major part of the prom during the same time as the music revolution known as rock and roll. Today the prom is a major event for most high school students and is planned as one of the crowing events in the student's senior year.Random History: From Debutante Balls to High School Hops...
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Prom Questions
Has anyone bought a Prom Dress online? 1 AnswerNo, I have never bought a prom dress online... here is the reasons why (in my opinion of course).... All girls are shaped different, so the dress that you see ... read more
Do you have any favorite store to buy a sale prom dress? 5 AnswersJ C Penney and Dillard's have beautiful dresses for sale in a variety of sizes. There is also a website called Shopindream that has beautiful dresses for a var... read more
When are most proms? 2 AnswersBoth of mine were in early May, however I'm in the UK so this may vary for what you are after :-) read more
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Prom Dresses
- Mahalo's Guide to: Prom Dress | How to Buy a Prom Dress Online | How to Choose a Prom Dress | How to Buy a Prom Dress
- 4Prom: Prom dresses
- Mori Lee: Prom dresses and gowns
- Jovani Prom: Prom Dresses
- La Femme: Prom Dresses
- Tony Bowls: Designer prom dresses
- Clarisse: Prom Dresses
- Mauri Simone: Prom Dresses
- Faviana New York: Prom Dresses
- Dave and Johnny Ltd.: Prom Dresses
- Tiffany Designs: Prom Dresses
- Riva Designs: Prom Dresses
Prom Planning
- Mahalo's Guide to: How to Ask a Girl to Prom | How to Ask a Guy to Prom
- Official Site: Stumps Prom and Party
- Official Site: Anderson's Prom
- Official Site: Prom Nite
- American Prom: Prom Decorations
- Harding's: Prom Supplies
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@pipermack We're having prom alone.
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@pipermack We're having prom alone.
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