When we go to Junior and Senior Prom we think it will be our only chance. I have been lucky enough to go two more times! Don’t worry! I went as a chaperone! Well, that is what I thought I was doing but once we got there most people seemed to get a drink and settle in for the show! We all line up to watch the kids arrive in limos or taxis and basically gawk at them. I took great pride to see my girls all gussied up and looking amazing! I even took a little pride in the boys (but don’t ever tell them that!) who also cleaned up very well and I really hope that they straighten up a bit and turn into wonderful young men. (But I won’t be holding my breath.)
As I was leaving for Prom, Lenny asked me if many of the kids are drunk there. In my blissful naivety I said, “I don’t really think so.” However, as Satveer declared how much she LOVED me for the 5th time and thanked me again for how much I helped her over the past two years I realized that I needed to change my answer for Lenny. As special as that moment was, all I was thinking was, “Is she about to get sick on me?!?”
As I was leaving for Prom, Lenny asked me if many of the kids are drunk there. In my blissful naivety I said, “I don’t really think so.” However, as Satveer declared how much she LOVED me for the 5th time and thanked me again for how much I helped her over the past two years I realized that I needed to change my answer for Lenny. As special as that moment was, all I was thinking was, “Is she about to get sick on me?!?”
Love aside, it was great to see all the kids having a fun night and enjoying themselves. This photo is of my girls - I taught them for 2 years.
(Cultural Note: The kids don’t come with dates/couples and they are not allowed to bring anyone from another school. I don’t know about your prom – but it was very different at my prom!)
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