A POSITIVE END TO A CHALLENGING YEAR FOR SENIORS
By Alyson Lihzis
As the Class of 2021 has endured an extremely nontraditional final year of high school, many pondered if they would get to experience a prom this spring. Although their year has not consisted of the classic senior activities, due to the coronavirus pandemic, they will in fact get to celebrate a prom. Of course it will be modified to be Covid-friendly and abide by state guidelines.
“I think prom will be fun this year," said class of 2021 cabinet member Alinna Hanna. "It’s definitely a little sad that we have to do it at the school, but it’s going to be really special and pretty regardless. We are incredibly lucky to have one at all, and the person who will be decorating is going to make it super magical. I also like the idea of food trucks because it is more common food that everyone likes."
As the Class of 2021 has endured an extremely nontraditional final year of high school, many pondered if they would get to experience a prom this spring. Although their year has not consisted of the classic senior activities, due to the coronavirus pandemic, they will in fact get to celebrate a prom. Of course it will be modified to be Covid-friendly and abide by state guidelines.
“I think prom will be fun this year," said class of 2021 cabinet member Alinna Hanna. "It’s definitely a little sad that we have to do it at the school, but it’s going to be really special and pretty regardless. We are incredibly lucky to have one at all, and the person who will be decorating is going to make it super magical. I also like the idea of food trucks because it is more common food that everyone likes."
Prom will take place on May 29 on the football field. The prom will take place outdoors, in order to better accommodate the large group while sticking to the pandemic guidelines, according to information distributed around school and provided by Alinna. This differs from previous years, where they are often at local country clubs or restaurants. In addition, juniors are not allowed to attend prom this year, as they have in years passed. Exceptions to this rule can be made, if one’s date is in a different grade, for example. Masks are required, similar to all other school events. There will also be six people to a table to promote social distancing.
The event will start at 5:00, with promenade taking place at the school as well. After, prom will begin under tents on the football field. Unlike previous years, a professional planner will be decorating the scene, with balloons and a large grand entrance for the students to enjoy. The school is looking forward to a wonderful “Night Under the Stars,” as the dance will be beautifully decorated with fairy lights and other such decorations. The classic photo-op set up will be available, as well as an amazing ice sculpture. And don’t worry, there will still be the classic dance floor in the center of the field.
The planning committee is taking a very unique approach for food options, and offering food trucks to cater the event. There will be pizza, hot dogs, and other similar foods for the students to enjoy. To satisfy your sweet tooth there will be fried dough, in addition to ice cream donated by Smitty’s Ice Cream Parlor, here in Mashpee.
Although this year’s prom may look different, many students are grateful to have the opportunity to have the dance altogether.
“I have nothing to compare it to because I have never been to prom before, but I am actually very excited about it this year because it is so different! I am excited that it is outside and that we have food trucks coming!” said senior Chapel Fancher.
Despite the many hardships that this school year has brought, the creative ideas surrounding the Prom planning has allowed for a positive end to their Senior Year.