Prom rite of passage

Whether it was a magical experience or a horrific one, if you went to a high school prom, I am sure that it was a night to remember. For so many teenagers the prom is the highlight of high school. It is the one school event many students look forward to in their high school years. Many see it as a rite of passage into adulthood, but proms can also be a disaster.<…

…the dress is more extravagant, boys often rent tuxedos and girls spent a fortune on the perfect dress. After the prom is over, a group of students may leave town for a weekend of partying at rented beach houses. The weekend is unsupervised and involves both males and females. For some, it is the first time going away without their families. Prom. 13 Feb. 2005. Wikipedia. 19 March 2005 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prom>.