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9 millennial prom traditions worth bringing back—and 4 that should stay in the past

Fact checked by Sarah Scott Key Takeaways • Prom is a special milestone for teens, and it’s a chance to embrace fun, over-the ...
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Proms have become like red-carpet events. That comes at a price

For some high-schoolers, the senior prom can become a high-priced production. With elaborately staged “promposals,” lavish before-and-after parties, “Say Yes to the Dress”-esque expensive gowns, the ...
Phys.org

A school prom isn't just a party. It can equip teens with life skills

The high school prom, an American institution, has now been a mainstay in UK culture for over 25 years. A prom heralds the end of exams and the end of school altogether—and the beginning of a new ...
The Root

Prom and Prejudice: 5 Facts

(The Root) — A group of teens in Rochelle, Ga., are fighting to break a very bad local tradition of holding privately funded segregated proms for the students of Wilcox County High School. Yes, that ...