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Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Prom: Has It Gotten Out Of Hand?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I honestly cannot remember exactly how I was asked to prom when I was in high school. I attended the big dance all four years, but can’t for the life of me recall how any one of my fine escorts asked me to be his date.
After reading about how some local teens are trying to outdo each other for the most outlandish and memorable date requests, I have a feeling these girls won’t soon forget their prom proposals.
The story got me thinking about how elaborate proms have gotten these days: the stretch limos, the pricey restaurants for pre-prom dinners, the gowns modeled after Hollywood’s latest red-carpet styles — not to mention the fancy digs, including the ballroom at the Georgia Aquarium, which was a popular spot for area proms last year.
So tell me: Has the annual spring ritual of a formal school dance gotten out of hand?
