The word prom at that time may just have been a fancy description for an ordinary junior or senior class dance, but prom soon took on larger-than-life meaning for high school students. The journal of a male student at Amherst College in 1894 recounts an invitation and trip to an early prom at neighboring Smith College for women. While high school yearbooks did not start covering proms and including prom pictures until the 1930s and 1940s, historians, including Meghan Bretz, believe proms may have existed at colleges as early as the late 19th century. Portrait of a couple at a high school senior prom in 1956. 3.6 Central America, South America and the Caribbean.The term "prom" is becoming more common in the United Kingdom and Canada because of the influence of American films and television shows, such as Grease.In South Africa this event is widely known as a matrix dance as students in their 12th year of school are called matrix students In Poland, high schools organize a " studniówka". In Ireland, a debutante ball or debs may also be held. Many schools hold a formal graduation ball for finishing students at the end of the year in place of or as well as a formal. In Canada, the terms "formal" and "Grad" are often used, while in Australia and New Zealand, the terms school formal and ball are most commonly used for occasions equivalent to the American prom, and the event is usually held for students in Year 12, although the bestowing of the regal titles does not occur. Similar events, which may be locally inspired by debutante balls, take place in many other parts of the world. Members of the prom court may be given sashes to wear and photographed together. The "prom queen" and "prom king" may be given crowns to wear. Inclusion in a prom court may be a reflection of popularity of those students elected and their level of participation in school activities, such as clubs or sports. The selection method for a prom court is similar to that of homecoming queen/princess, king/prince, and court. Other students may be honored with inclusion in a prom court.
These are honorary titles awarded to students elected in a school-wide vote prior to the prom. There may be individual junior (11th grade) and senior (12th grade) proms or they may be combined.Īt a prom, a "prom king" and a "prom queen" may be revealed. This event is typically held near the end of the school year. It may be offered in semi-formal black tie or informal suit for boys, and evening gowns for girls. Decorating for prom, students and student advisers put finishing touches on a ballroom at a banquet hall (2009).Ī promenade dance, commonly called a prom, is a dance party for high school students.
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