Prom ten years ago not so different from today
March 11, 2013
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By Alex Miller Imagine walking into Prom and seeing some girls dressed in long, two-pieced dresses while they jammed out with their dates to “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix A Lot or “Get Busy” by Sean Paul. This is the image that you would see ten years ago at the Garden City High School Prom. Within... Read more »
Family time- Prom provides important generational connection
March 11, 2013
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By Matthew Urrutia It’s a little weird to think about, but our parents were once our age. Maybe that’s why they always have stories, lectures, and life lessons for us kids? And with prom just a short month-and-a-half away, have you ever wondered what this time of year was like for them? I embarked... Read more »
Half a century gap leads to prom changes
March 11, 2013
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By Taryn Tempel and Allison Doll As a high school student, prom is by far the biggest and most exciting event of the year. There is the stress of finding a date, picking out the perfect gown, working on the perfect “prom glow”, and picking out a hair style to compliment your dress. But what was prom... Read more »
After prom preparations
March 11, 2013
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By Haley Regan After the formal attire is purchased, dinner plans have been made, flowers have been arranged, and appointments have been booked, there is one more aspect of prom that tends to be a little more complicated to arrange; the post-prom plans. This part of the planning process could be considered... Read more »
Prom a high school staple
March 11, 2013 • Allison Doll, Business Manager
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Allison Doll SUGAR BEET It’s the end of nearly every high school movie and it will be here before you know it, the prom. Why is this one event so important to nearly every high school across the country? It is the one night a year where high school students get to act like adults. The... Read more »
Prom theme based on St. Tropez
March 11, 2013
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Allison Doll SUGAR BEET Nestled along the French Rivera, St. Tropez, a lively town full of sandy beaches, fabulous shopping, and gourmet food. The old world clay town houses and shops line the city streets, busy vacationers bustling up and down the streets. But when the sun goes down the town is lit... Read more »
The woman behind the scenes; Anna Silva prepares for new school’s prom
March 11, 2013 • Jeff Bogner, Staff Writer
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As prom season rolls around, there is one GCHS staff member whose workload increases tremendously. That person is Anna Silva. Silva is in charge of running the Prom Committee and also making sure that everything runs smoothly on prom night. The Prom Committee’s job is to pick a theme, set up... Read more »
Taking one for the team
March 11, 2013 • Chelsea Jackson, Staff Writer
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To make the game-winning shot would be a dream come true for most high school basketball players. In El Paso, Texas Mitchell Marcus’ dreams came alive when he got the chance to change the atmosphere of the game. The situation is a little different for Marcus than other high school basketball players,... Read more »
Students plan prom decorations
March 11, 2013 • Chelsea Jackson, Staff Writer
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At prom everything is expected to be perfect, including the decorations. However, most people don’t think about the time and effort that goes into making the area look so extravagant. In previous years, the students at Garden City High School have been allowed two weeks to setup the theme in the gym,... Read more »
Prom ten years ago not so different from today
March 11, 2013 • Alex Miller, Staff Writer
Filed under Feature
Imagine walking into Prom and seeing some girls dressed in long, two-pieced dresses while they jammed out with their dates to “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix A Lot or “Get Busy” by Sean Paul. This is the image that you would see ten years ago at the Garden City High School Prom. Within the past ten... Read more »
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