After a hiatus for the pandemic (and an adjusted event last year), Weston High School’s junior prom is back “Under the Stars” at the Museum of Science in Boston on Saturday, May 14. Note that Weston does not have a “senior” prom (okay, technically we do–it’s called the Black and White Ball) but juniors and seniors are invited to Junior Prom. Parent advisors for the Class of 2023 emphasize that you do not need a date for prom–come alone, come in pairs, or come with a group. Then boogie down next to Cliff the Triceratops. I just got an Owlet eye roll for “boogie down” so I am winning it today.

Most of us have some good, bad, funny, or bittersweet memories of prom. Probably all of those all together. Very few of us regret going to prom–more likely it is the opposite. In my high school (go Rams!), we had junior prom separated from senior prom, and just to date myself with all the joy in the world because the 80s were fun–I had a Gunne Sax junior prom dress and a gold senior prom dress for the themed “Wonderful Tonight” event. No photos are available at this time no matter what the Grand Owl may tell you. To one event I went with a group of friends (senior prom) and for one I had a ‘date’. There is no right or wrong here…it’s just prom and one of the events that marks your high school life.

Please note, parents/guardians of Junior and Senior class students, the Owl would love to publish any prom photos you feel like sending her way. Please send to thewestonowl@gmail.com and make sure you have the permission of anyone pictured, or their guardian’s permission.

Here’s some of the info that Junior and Senior Parents & Guardians may already know:

Tickets

Please purchase your tickets today and remember to submit all required forms for each Student attending Prom. 

• Prom Registration/Ticket Purchase
• Parent Consent Form for Parent or Guardian to complete
• Dance Contract for Students to complete (this link will only work for WHS students)

Tuxedo Rentals by Formalwear Ltd. of Waltham for Prom and Graduating Seniors. Fitting dates will be offered at WHS Cafeteria during Lunch periods on:

Tuesday, 5/3 and Thursday, 5/5

See flyer HERE

Flower orders should be placed this week by students at their chosen florists, such as Brothers Market in Weston or Roche Brothers in Wellesley.

Sponsorship Opportunities are available. If you have any questions or are interested in purchasing a sponsorship, please email PA23CTanny@gmail.com Cindy Tanny, Parent Advisor Class of 2023.

Have fun, ‘cats!