Staying+Cool+for+the+Prom



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"In the [|United States], and increasingly in the [|United Kingdom] and [|Canada], prom (short for promenade)[|[1]] is a semi-formal ([|black tie])[|dance] or gathering of [|high school] students. It is typically held near the end of the senior year (i.e., the last year of high school). It figures greatly in popular culture and is a major event among high school students. High school juniors attending the prom may call it "junior prom" while high-school seniors may call it "senior prom" or "senior ball". In practice this may be a combined junior/senior dance. At prom, a Prom Queen and Prom King may be revealed. These are honorary titles awarded to students chosen in a school-wide vote prior to the prom, and are usually given to seniors.[|[2]] Juniors may also be honored, but would be called "Prom Prince" or "Prom Princess." Other students may be honored with inclusion in a "Prom Court." The selection method for Prom Court is similar to that of [|Homecoming] Queen/Princess, King, and Court. Inclusion in a Prom Court may be a reflection of popularity of those chosen and their level of participation in school activities, such as clubs or sports.[|[3]][|[4]] The Prom Queen and Prom King may be given crowns to wear. Members of the Prom Court may be given sashes to wear and photographed together.[|[5]] Similar events take place in many other parts of the world. In some countries including [|Australia], the terms formal and grad are most commonly used for occasions equivalent to the American "prom", and the event is usually held for those graduating high, secondary or middle school. In [|Ireland] (and Australia), the event is known as a debs (originally an abbreviation of debutante ball). The term "prom" is becoming more common in the UK and Canada due to the influence of US TV shows and movies." (Prom-Wikipedia)

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