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kuroshio wrote:MatthewAlexander wrote:People on this forum will think it's over rated for the simple reason that for the most part, they are going on to bigger and better things like university, so simply graduating high school isn't looked upon as an accomplishment. However, for the majority of highschool students, this is the end of the line in terms of school, so they have more of a reason to celebrate. I've noticed in my school its all the kids who aren't going to university that are making a big deal out of prom, and the ones who are going don't seem to think as much of it  thats just my opinion anyway I disagree, it is hyped because western society has hyped it up, not because Mr.X goes here and Ms.Y goes there. Look at my sig, by your definition i am going to bigger and better things so i shouldn't be excited for it, but i am. Isn't it possible that both ideas (media and university) may be a factor in the whole anti/pro-prom debate? And i doubt he meant to say that EVERYONE who moves on to uni isn't excited as about prom as people not moving on to uni/college/higher education, he said "for the most part". i'm moving onto uni too, and it doesn't mean i'm not excited about prom, it just means that my excitement may not be on the same level as someone who considers high school the end of the schooling era (which, if it was, would make prom a more significant event for most people).
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Tux or suit?
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I suppose that makes sense 
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benjie wrote:Tux or suit? whatever's hotter...forget the "go with the crowd" thing, wear what looks good on YOU  (and what matches ur date of course, if u have one)
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kuroshio wrote:[quote=MatthewAlexander] Look at my sig, by your definition i am going to bigger and better things so i shouldn't be excited for it, but i am. hahaha cocky about commerce much? rofl
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hahaha actuallyits going to be at a grave yard maybe... anyways my goal is to convince at least one person who already has spent money on their prom ticket to screw that and come to my antiprom party.
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Treefrog wrote:hahaha actuallyits going to be at a grave yard maybe... anyways my goal is to convince at least one person who already has spent money on their prom ticket to screw that and come to my antiprom party. What is going to happen at your "antiprom" party?
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anniepoohh wrote:kuroshio wrote:MatthewAlexander wrote:People on this forum will think it's over rated for the simple reason that for the most part, they are going on to bigger and better things like university, so simply graduating high school isn't looked upon as an accomplishment. However, for the majority of highschool students, this is the end of the line in terms of school, so they have more of a reason to celebrate. I've noticed in my school its all the kids who aren't going to university that are making a big deal out of prom, and the ones who are going don't seem to think as much of it thats just my opinion anyway I disagree, it is hyped because western society has hyped it up, not because Mr.X goes here and Ms.Y goes there. Look at my sig, by your definition i am going to bigger and better things so i shouldn't be excited for it, but i am. Isn't it possible that both ideas (media and university) may be a factor in the whole anti/pro-prom debate? And i doubt he meant to say that EVERYONE who moves on to uni isn't excited as about prom as people not moving on to uni/college/higher education, he said "for the most part". i'm moving onto uni too, and it doesn't mean i'm not excited about prom, it just means that my excitement may not be on the same level as someone who considers high school the end of the schooling era (which, if it was, would make prom a more significant event for most people). thanks for clarifying my point anniepooh : )
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eco wrote:kuroshio wrote:[quote=MatthewAlexander] Look at my sig, by your definition i am going to bigger and better things so i shouldn't be excited for it, but i am. hahaha cocky about commerce much? rofl If that was directed at me, I just meant that people furthering their education don't seem to have as much of a reason to celebrate high school gradation
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haha since tux rental is 200 ish, i bought a suit 40% of at sears, totalled $470, prom was $95, plus limo. Such an expensive night, its worth it tho, only time you spend money in 4 years.
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umm y'all are liek haitng on prom
the whole "overated thing" is your perception of prom in the movies with all he cheesiness
and yes some girls go WAY OVERBOARD
but hey we ve been in school for 13 years including kindergarten
so its ok to blow sum cash and have FUn wit ur grad class
and make memmories
CNAT WAIT TILL MINE
i have da hottest dress eva!!!
*mz_alliyah*
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alliyah2090 wrote:umm y'all are liek haitng on prom
the whole "overated thing" is your perception of prom in the movies with all he cheesiness
and yes some girls go WAY OVERBOARD
but hey we ve been in school for 13 years including kindergarten
so its ok to blow sum cash and have FUn wit ur grad class
and make memmories
CNAT WAIT TILL MINE
i have da hottest dress eva!!! omg why do you have to write like that. you don't sound very intelligent when you do that. actually most of the people who are criticizing prom are current university students who have already had their prom. or they're current high school students who are smart enough to realize that spending hundreds of dollars on one night that will be completely meaningless in a few months is pointless. consider the amount of money you'll need for university and blowing a lot on prom seems stupid.
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i know people who are spending several hundred---meaning close to a thousand. i'm all for making memories too, which is why i used that money to pay for my grad trip to ny---at around 800 total (that includes both transportation, housing, tickets to plays and sports games, entrance to different events, plus the money i spent on food and shopping and souvenirs) i think my money was spent much better, and if i can say so, i'd consider the graduation experience i had as being more worthwhile than one drunken night i probably won't remember. one week of freaking fun in new york (and with a lot of my good friends also graduating this year) + all the shiz i get to keep >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> a night of partying and a dress i'll never wear again.
i'm very happy with my decision
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My friend spent 3000 dollers on a dress (not including taxes..)
anyways prom dinner was kind of undercooked.
dancing... was some kind weird mating ritual for most part
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Treefrog wrote:My friend spent 3000 dollers on a dress (not including taxes..)
anyways prom dinner was kind of undercooked.
dancing... was some kind weird mating ritual for most part
tell me you added an extra zero by accident...
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hahaha. .. no, no mistake.
oh and also there were other expenses such as hair/makeup
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MatthewAlexander wrote:eco wrote:kuroshio wrote:[quote=MatthewAlexander] Look at my sig, by your definition i am going to bigger and better things so i shouldn't be excited for it, but i am. hahaha cocky about commerce much? rofl If that was directed at me, I just meant that people furthering their education don't seem to have as much of a reason to celebrate high school gradation Oh! haha. I thought you just meant, because its commerce, rather than "any other program" (being not as good), since QC has that rep. I'm going to Queen's sci. and hopefully med school (but thats a long time away). I'm excited too, I don't think it matters what you're going on to, as mine is bigger and better too. It's about an awesome night, who wouldn't be excited about that?!
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Redrose27 wrote:i know people who are spending several hundred---meaning close to a thousand. i'm all for making memories too, which is why i used that money to pay for my grad trip to ny---at around 800 total (that includes both transportation, housing, tickets to plays and sports games, entrance to different events, plus the money i spent on food and shopping and souvenirs) i think my money was spent much better, and if i can say so, i'd consider the graduation experience i had as being more worthwhile than one drunken night i probably won't remember. one week of freaking fun in new york (and with a lot of my good friends also graduating this year) + all the shiz i get to keep >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> a night of partying and a dress i'll never wear again.
i'm very happy with my decision YES! A grad trip is so much more worthwhile.
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Eco your suit was 40% and it still cost 470!? Holy how nice is your suit....Mine was 260 and i got it for 150. (bought it at sears also)
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aibrean wrote:Redrose27 wrote:i know people who are spending several hundred---meaning close to a thousand. i'm all for making memories too, which is why i used that money to pay for my grad trip to ny---at around 800 total (that includes both transportation, housing, tickets to plays and sports games, entrance to different events, plus the money i spent on food and shopping and souvenirs) i think my money was spent much better, and if i can say so, i'd consider the graduation experience i had as being more worthwhile than one drunken night i probably won't remember. one week of freaking fun in new york (and with a lot of my good friends also graduating this year) + all the shiz i get to keep >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> a night of partying and a dress i'll never wear again.
i'm very happy with my decision YES! A grad trip is so much more worthwhile. Well couldn't you have done both? I'm going to Montreal for 5 days and I'm going to prom. Spent about $80 on a dress that was on-sale and the prom ticket is about $85. I'm planning to spend about $600 on the trip. So the total is just under $800.
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