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A Preview of Prom Fashions for all Ages

GHS students and residents of Arden Courts view the latest in prom attire and celebrate in dance – without a grind.

Geneva High School seniors walked the runway before the student body and presented their annual Prom Fashion Show in the cafeteria during all lunch periods.  Girls showed off dresses from The Crystal Bride, Geneva, and had their hair designed by Focas Hair Salon, St. Charles.  Guys wore tuxedos all day to school from Erday’s Men’s Clothing Store, Geneva, and Men’s Wearhouse, Geneva.  Designs by Janet supplied the matching corsages and boutonnieres.

“I had fun getting dressed up and having our hair done at school,” said Caroline Lindberg, senior class vice-president.  “It was a fun way to get the prom season started.”

Representatives from the local businesses provided commentary on what the students were wearing and offered handouts and flyers with special discounts and deals for Geneva students. 

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“It was great to help local businesses display what they have to offer for prom,” Charles Cable said.

Geneva’s prom is Saturday, April 30 at the Museum of Science & Industry.  Tickets are $105 per person and include transportation, three buffet dinners, unlimited soda bar, dessert and Post Prom.  Tickets will be sold during all lunch periods April 13, 14 and 15, and from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 in the GHS Community Room.  Online purchases are also available at www.geneva304.org/ghs.

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After the last lunch hour, Assistant Principal, Scott McPeak and I took the students and show to Arden Courts Alzheimer’s Assisted Living Center, Geneva, where they visited and danced with the residents.

“It was a great experience and a blast having fun with classmates and getting to meet the residents,” Patrick Fennessy said.  “I had to ask a few to dance, but then others started coming out and dancing along.  It was easy to dance the way they dance.  It was an awesome experience.”

McPeak and I agreed that the students not only proved that they can dance without grinding, but that we have many reasons to be proud of our polite, warm-hearted students.

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