Prom Time

Father Ryan held its annual prom this past weekend (Saturday night, April 18).

While in our day this event was staged in Ryan gym (see above), for many years now it has been an off-campus activity. This year it was held at the Doubletree Hotel downtown with the theme "EVER AFTER."

Anyone remember the themes of the two proms we attended? I had to consult the PANTHER Yearbook and as best I can tell, the themese were "VENTIAN HOLIDAY" and EVENING IN PARIS."

Tickets for this year's prom were $15 a couple and $10 for an individual ticket. I can't remember. Did we have to buy tickets to go to the prom?

All I remember is renting the tux, the shoes, getting the corsage for my date, going to the prom, dancing a little, then standing in line for what seemed like forever to get our prom photo taken. Then maybe a little more dancing and hanging out, before we left to go get something to eat, then to someone's home for the after-prom late-night dinner and/or breakfast.

Anybody still got their prom photos? Do you still remember who you took to the prom both junior and senior years? Anybody in our class take the same girl both years? Anyone marry their prom date? My two dates were Becky Lemming (junior year) and Molly Hudgens (senior year). I can't find any of the photos, and I only keep in touch with Molly. I haven't seen or heard from Becky in years.

So what your story? And who did you double-date with to go to the prom?

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Prom was the first time most of us could stay all night without getting into big trouble. So I am sure there must be some stories to tell. And with 40 years having gone by, I am pretty sure it's safe to share them now. :)

By the way, can you imagine us going on a prom date now? Staying out all night, we'd be wrecked for a week!