Students react to prom postponement

The ranger statue in front of Lewis-Palmer advertises after prom.

The ranger statue in front of Lewis-Palmer advertises after prom.

Drew MacFarlane, Ranger Revew

 

Not much time passed on the snowy friday of April 17 before seemingly the entire Lewis-Palmer student body had heard that prom had been postponed. The news of the postponement spread quickly all across social media as well as the Lewis-Palmer website. Mixed reactions following the news were plentiful, as students wondered what this event change could mean for Lewis-Palmer students and if the change was necessary at all.

“I guess the weather is unpredictable enough to where it was smart to make the decision when they did,” Ben Martin, senior, said.

School officials were apparently concerned about the predicted snowfall on the 17th. Snow was forecasted to continue through the night.

There was also controversy surrounding school events that would be scheduled on May 1, the day on which the Prom was to be moved, especially a choir concert scheduled for that night. This issue had been resolved in recent days, however. The Lewis-Palmer’s choir instructor, Mr. Douthit, cancelled the event.

Many students have also considered if the changing date may be beneficial for the Lewis-Palmer student body, while the change has undoubtedly upset others. Perhaps with the prom closer to the year’s end, there will be a greater celebratory feeling for the night.

“I think it’s been more beneficial, but hasn’t mattered that much besides people who want to make snide comments about it,” Megan Mcmanus, junior, said.

Another consideration for students has been if the mood of the prom will be different due to the changing date that’s closer to the end of the school year, and graduation for seniors.

“There will probably be more sentimental feelings, especially for the seniors who are going to the prom,” Madison Davis, junior, said.