It's a Jungle Out There

Eileen M.  

 Seniors sparkle and shine as they anticipate prom

       On May 23^rd, NDA seniors attended the much-anticipated Senior Prom at The Hilton.  It was, without a doubt, one of the highlights of our four years at NDA and the events of that night will live on in our memories for years to come.

Seniors and their dates at prom

Mr. S. and Mrs. C., who organized the prom, decorated the room beautifully.  They remained faithful to the theme, “It’s a jungle out there” by choosing tasteful decorations that both fit the jungle theme and were elegant and suitable for the formal event.                  

            Almost as soon as we entered the ballroom, we started to dance and, except for during dinner, the floor was filled.  We were enjoying ourselves so much that many of us didn’t even stop dancing for dessert.

            Aside from dancing, Mr. S. and Mrs. C. provided us with other ways to stay entertained.  A professional photographer took pictures of the students and their dates, or solo shots for students who went alone.  There was also a photo booth, where friends could take pictures together throughout the night.  During the photo booth sessions, we were able to use theme-related props, such as cloth palm leaves, sunglasses, and hats, in our pictures.

            That night and the next day, most students went to an after-prom, which ranged from a night at a karaoke bar to a four-day weekend at the Jersey Shore.  

            Everyone had an incredible time and we were so happy that we were able to spend one final moment together outside of the school before we have to say our goodbyes at graduation.