PROM '07

Promenade means a leisurely walk in a public place or a march of guests opening a formal ball but the popular description of it is a formal dance held by a high school or college class. But beyond all its meanings, prom (in short of promenade), does not only reflect something social but something memorable and happy. Each one of us has experienced being a lady and gentleman once we had a prom. Girls get excited and focuses their attention on what would they look like on their elegant and classy gowns. On the other hand, the guys get busy on their hair and suits for the prom. All and all, what is important is how different types of people meet and mingle.

JS Prom means Junior and Senior Prom but in our case, some of the juniors and seniors are not in good terms. This started during our intramurals. I do not know but it is already usual that seniors really are in contrary with the juniors. Now, the problem is that we are somewhat uncomfortable with them because of what had happen and we do not have a choice for we must be paired with a junior. In my case, the worst thing happened because I was paired to the person that I really do not like. For me, he was very hard headed and a very misbehaved person. He was also the pair of Razel for the boys in U.P. are quite few so our teachers decided that the boys would have two girl partners. As what was expected, our partner does not practice seriously. I have shared this experience in my previous blog. But as time passes by, we became friends because he was more behaved than the usual and he already listens when we say that he must do this and do that.

Finally, the prom came. I had a hard time with my sandals for the heels in it were very high and I am not used to it. When I arrived at the hall, every person I see was transformed into a beautiful ladies and gentlemen. Gone were those boyish manner of some girls and the boys acted as if they were really grown ups. You will get amazed with how a simple duck turns into a swan. The theme of our prom was “Blazing Trails of Legacy and Friendship” and indeed, it was. With the renewal of each junior and senior was the renewal of the friendship we made. The quarrel and uncomfortable feeling that we had were all gone. We were all smiling, taking pictures and talking. The time came when we had to walk down the aisles with our partner. Everything went well and all of us were able to walk properly. In the eating part, we also enjoyed the food and it was very delicious and after which, the prophecy and legacy was presented. We were laughing with their presentation because it was very nice and it presented the characters in our batch clearly. Our practice with our pair would have been irrelevant without the crowning of the junior prince and princess, senior prince and princess and the prom king and queen.

When, the event ended, all the bad memories during the intramurals vanished and along with us were the unforgettable memories and the precious token (it was a c.d. and small pillow) that they have given us.