Photo Story: Throwback Prom

To celebrate the first week of classes, the Student Activities Programming Board hosted a 1980s themed throwback prom on Friday, filled with video games, food, music and photo booths.

Much of the outfit inspiration was from ‘80s movies. Others went for a more typical prom theme.

“Everybody looks amazing. Everyone went full out,” said freshman Natalie Higgins.

The main event of the night was a Just Dance battle. The first round consisted of four students dancing to “Espresso” by Sabrina Carpenter. The second was another group of four students, this time dancing to “Party in the USA” by Miley Cyrus.

To end the night, the winners of the two battles danced to “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion. In the end, both were crowned winners.

This annual tradition brought together hundreds of students for fun and dancing. Students are already looking forward to it next year.

“I’ve had so much fun. I feel like I’m in the 80s, it’s bodacious in here,” said freshman Maggie Dexter.  

Students take pictures at the “Back to the Future” back drop. Photo by Greer Patten.

For a more chill option, students could play video games, such as Mario Kart. Photo by Greer Patten.

Students take a picture with a digital camera to embrace themselves in the 1980s theme. Photo by Greer Patten.

The Just Dance competition runner-up poses at the end of “Party in the USA.” Photo by Greer Patten.

Students cheer on their peers and friends in the competition. Photo by Greer Patten.  

To go with the mood of “My Heart Will Go On,” students shine their flashlights at the stage for the dance. Photo by Greer Patten.  

The final competitors of the Just Dance competition pose at the end of their dance. Photo by Greer Patten.

In the end, both finalists were awarded “Just Dance Champion” sashes. Photo by Greer Patten.

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This article was written by Greer Patten