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United States and Canada, a prom is a semiformal （black tie） dance, or gathering of high school students. It is typically held near the end of the senior year. It figures greatly in popular culture and is a major event among high school students. High school juniors attending the prom may call it Junior Prom while high school seniors may call it Senior Prom. In practice this may be a combined junior/senior dance.
At prom, a Prom Queen and Prom King may be revealed. These are honorary titles awarded to students chosen in a schoolwide vote prior to the prom, and are usually given to seniors. Juniors may also be honored, but would be called “Prom Prince” or “Prom Princess”. Other students may be honored with inclusion in a “Prom Court”. The selection method for Prom Court is similar to that of Homecoming （Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back former residents and alumni of an institution. It most commonly refers to a tradition in many universities, colleges and high schools in North America. It usually includes activities for students and alumni, such as sports and culture events and a parade through the streets of the city or town.） Queen, King, and Court. Inclusion in a Prom Court is a reflection of popularity of those chosen and their level of participation in school activities, such as clubs or sports.
The British synonym for the North American event would be Leavers’ Ball, Leavers’ Dinner, Formalor, informally Leavers’ Do. This is closer to the Australian description, although in the UK, some schools have called the above events proms. In Canada, Ireland, and Australia the terms Grad or Formal are most commonly used and the event is usually held for those graduating high school or middle school. In Ireland, the event is also known as the Debs, which is derived from Debutante.
__A typical gathering, with boys in tuxedos, and girls in dresses with corsages on their wrists.
corsage: The flower worn on a young woman’s clothing or wrist for the homecoming celebration or other formal occasions such as prom in some schools around the world.
Boys usually dress in black or white formal wear, regardless of the time of the event, sometimes paired with brightly colored ties or bowties with vests, in some cases in colors matching their date’s dress. Most are rented from stores that specialize in formal wear rentals.
Girls wear traditional ladies dresses or gowns. They may purchase their prom dresses from specialized shops, boutiques, or internet retailers. There are many specialty labels selling prom dresses that release new collections each prom season.
Traditionally girls will also wear acorsage, given to them by their dates, and girls give boys matching boutonnières to be worn on their lapel.
Prom attendees may be limited by their schools to be Juniors or Seniors and if guests, under age 21. Before Prom, girls will typically get their hair styled, often in groups as a social activity at a salon. Prom dates will then gather at their own and their date’s houses for photographs. Prom attendees may rent limousines to transport groups of friends from their homes to the Prom venue: a banquet hall or school gymnasium. At Prom, a meal may be served. The dance itself may have a band or DJ. After Prom, a school or community may host a “Post Prom” at a restaurant or at school.
It has almost become an “American tradition” today in the United States for students to take a senior trip. Most often a small group of friends, who have just graduated from high school, decide to travel to an exotic location for a great time. While a senior trip serves as a great “we finally made it” reward, in recent years there have been some concerns. These trips should prompt parents and students to engage in serious discussion and problem solving before departure.
Whether to the beach or skiing in the mountains, thousands of seniors each year head to far away destinations. Although most trips do go off without a hitch, there are some things you should know and be prepared for prior to your departure to paradise.
First, familiarize yourself with the emergency contacts in your country of destination and, if possible, do research before you go. If this is not possible, then once in country, takethe time to find and share the essential information with everyone in your party. You can contact your travel agency or online resources for more information about the area. These sources should provide you the information you need to have a safe and enjoyable trip. Be sure to include:
•The location of the nearest hospital or health care facility
•Where and how to contact the authorities
•Who to call in case of an emergency
•How to use your cell phone or public phone in country
•Emergency contacts for all those traveling
This basic information could help you or a friend in an emergency and you need to make sure your family at home has a copy of this information too. There are some additional questions that you and your group of friends should seriously discuss prior to departure.
•Is legal drinking ok? Discuss possible consequences
•Are we going to have a guardian or adult with us at all times? If not, who will be in charge?
•Establish groups or “partners” for every event
•What are the rules on curfew?
•If a conflict arises, how will it be resolved?
Senior trips can be fun, but if you and your friends do not establish rules, bring a guardian, or become familiar with emergency procedures; your senior trip could potentially become a nightmare. It is not uncommon for wellintended senior trips to go terribly wrong. In the end, a little preparation can go a long way.
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At prom, a Prom Queen and Prom King may be revealed. These are honorary titles awarded to students chosen in a schoolwide vote prior to the prom, and are usually given to seniors. Juniors may also be honored, but would be called “Prom Prince” or “Prom Princess”. Other students may be honored with inclusion in a “Prom Court”. The selection method for Prom Court is similar to that of Homecoming （Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back former residents and alumni of an institution. It most commonly refers to a tradition in many universities, colleges and high schools in North America. It usually includes activities for students and alumni, such as sports and culture events and a parade through the streets of the city or town.） Queen, King, and Court. Inclusion in a Prom Court is a reflection of popularity of those chosen and their level of participation in school activities, such as clubs or sports.
The British synonym for the North American event would be Leavers’ Ball, Leavers’ Dinner, Formalor, informally Leavers’ Do. This is closer to the Australian description, although in the UK, some schools have called the above events proms. In Canada, Ireland, and Australia the terms Grad or Formal are most commonly used and the event is usually held for those graduating high school or middle school. In Ireland, the event is also known as the Debs, which is derived from Debutante.
__A typical gathering, with boys in tuxedos, and girls in dresses with corsages on their wrists.
corsage: The flower worn on a young woman’s clothing or wrist for the homecoming celebration or other formal occasions such as prom in some schools around the world.
Boys usually dress in black or white formal wear, regardless of the time of the event, sometimes paired with brightly colored ties or bowties with vests, in some cases in colors matching their date’s dress. Most are rented from stores that specialize in formal wear rentals.
Girls wear traditional ladies dresses or gowns. They may purchase their prom dresses from specialized shops, boutiques, or internet retailers. There are many specialty labels selling prom dresses that release new collections each prom season.
Traditionally girls will also wear acorsage, given to them by their dates, and girls give boys matching boutonnières to be worn on their lapel.
Prom attendees may be limited by their schools to be Juniors or Seniors and if guests, under age 21. Before Prom, girls will typically get their hair styled, often in groups as a social activity at a salon. Prom dates will then gather at their own and their date’s houses for photographs. Prom attendees may rent limousines to transport groups of friends from their homes to the Prom venue: a banquet hall or school gymnasium. At Prom, a meal may be served. The dance itself may have a band or DJ. After Prom, a school or community may host a “Post Prom” at a restaurant or at school.
It has almost become an “American tradition” today in the United States for students to take a senior trip. Most often a small group of friends, who have just graduated from high school, decide to travel to an exotic location for a great time. While a senior trip serves as a great “we finally made it” reward, in recent years there have been some concerns. These trips should prompt parents and students to engage in serious discussion and problem solving before departure.
Whether to the beach or skiing in the mountains, thousands of seniors each year head to far away destinations. Although most trips do go off without a hitch, there are some things you should know and be prepared for prior to your departure to paradise.
First, familiarize yourself with the emergency contacts in your country of destination and, if possible, do research before you go. If this is not possible, then once in country, takethe time to find and share the essential information with everyone in your party. You can contact your travel agency or online resources for more information about the area. These sources should provide you the information you need to have a safe and enjoyable trip. Be sure to include:
•The location of the nearest hospital or health care facility
•Where and how to contact the authorities
•Who to call in case of an emergency
•How to use your cell phone or public phone in country
•Emergency contacts for all those traveling
This basic information could help you or a friend in an emergency and you need to make sure your family at home has a copy of this information too. There are some additional questions that you and your group of friends should seriously discuss prior to departure.
•Is legal drinking ok? Discuss possible consequences
•Are we going to have a guardian or adult with us at all times? If not, who will be in charge?
•Establish groups or “partners” for every event
•What are the rules on curfew?
•If a conflict arises, how will it be resolved?
Senior trips can be fun, but if you and your friends do not establish rules, bring a guardian, or become familiar with emergency procedures; your senior trip could potentially become a nightmare. It is not uncommon for wellintended senior trips to go terribly wrong. In the end, a little preparation can go a long way.
责任编辑 高守娟