Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Last year's prom venue is back and better than ever

Stella Kelley and Chloe Miller
Staff Writers

Last year, juniors and seniors travelled to the Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn to have their 2017 prom. The Cairnwood Estate consists of a main house, adjacent courtyard, garden house, and formal gardens. The estate was built in 1892 and has been preserved since then.
In the days after prom last year, many students voiced concerns about two main issues; the food and the layout of the venue. The menu last year consisted of salad, chicken, pasta, and a sushi bar. Although the sushi bar got mostly rave reviews, students claimed the chicken was dry and unflavorful, and that the salad had an odd taste.
Students were also concerned with the layout of the venue. The Cairnwood Estate has multiple rooms where tables were placed, which often made people feel isolated and far from their friends on a night that is all about being with people you enjoy being around. Many students are hoping that this year, there will be more flow and connectivity throughout the venue to make everyone feel more comfortable.
While last year’s theme of Fairytale made for a perfectly decorated venue with delicate lights, pastel colors, relaxing candles, and beautiful tulips, this year’s Gatsby theme will ensure that the “same old venue” is completely different. Many of the decorations and ideas for bringing this Gatsby party to life are currently confidential to the junior class officers and prom committee, however Junior Class President Larissa Borys states, “We are going back to the ‘Roaring 20’s’, which is exciting because most students have read The Great Gatsby and now they get to experience it too.” Additionally, there will be a photo booth, with theme-fitting photo booth wear and accessories. The layout of the prom will be very different from last year’s and the officers have guaranteed “plenty of gold, glitter, feathers, and jazzy music.” This year’s prom seems like it will definitely be the “party of the century”!