Prom is one of the most anticipated senior events of the year, and only one event has come close to stealing its spotlight- Post Prom! Each year, Parkland High School hosts the Post Prom Party from 11 P.M to 5 A.M. This party, taking place right at PHS, provided prom attendees with a fun and safe place to spend their prom night and continue making memories after the dance floor cleared.
After students entered post prom, they were met with hallways fully decorated to the night’s prom theme, “Starry Night.” Each part of the high school held a different activity for students to enjoy. The rotunda was the home of the Parkland Perk cafe, serving students several sweet treats as well as a coffee bar. The gymnasium held inflatable mazes and bouncy houses, giving seniors a chance to revisit popular childhood attractions. A few feet away, the auxiliary gym held glow in the dark games, such as laser tag, ping pong, and mini golf. The library was one of the most popular destinations for attendees, as it hosted both live caricature artists as well as massage tables. Students lined up to have a caricature drawn live in under 5 minutes, bringing home a memory that lasts a lifetime. Additionally, the massage area created a relaxing ambiance for students to recharge after a long night of dancing. The auditorium also played High School Musical 4- a classic childhood movie for seniors to reminisce on prom night.
Most notably, students were awarded over $14,000 in prizes! Upon entry to post prom, students placed a ticket in a raffle basket. Each hour, winners were drawn and announced on both schoology and over loudspeakers. These winners were given several exciting prizes, such as gift cards, baseball game tickets, technology, and more!
To finish off the night, students participated in a hypnosis show hosted by Hypnotizing America. 10 volunteers were called to the stage to be hypnotized live, creating an exciting and memorable experience for both volunteers and observing students. Finally, the night concluded with the announcement of the grand prize winners, winning $1,000 cash and a MacBook Air!
Thanks to the efforts of the post prom committee, Parkland High School’s post prom party was another success, helping seniors make memories that will last them a lifetime.
