MORP: An Alternate Prom

By Brooke Abel

To some, the dressing up, dancing, finding a date and scrummaging up the money for prom is a real pain. The idea of prom makes them sick to their stomach. That’s okay! There are plenty of things to do instead of spending a bunch of money and listening to overplayed songs. Don’t go to the dance, just go to after-prom. At after-prom you can enjoy obstacles courses, food, and prize giveaways. Prizes in the past have included mini fridges, money, TVs, and iPads.

The worst part of prom is finding a date if you do not have that special significant other to accompany you. The best choice is to just find a group of friends who are in the same situation and do something fun. One of my favorite places to go with my friends is just into Lawrence to go see a movie. There is nothing wrong with not being able to find a date to prom, sometimes dates just complicate things and make prom not as fun as to could be.

Some people just want to be alone because they are not a people person, and there is nothing wrong with that. Stay at home, get a pizza for yourself and enjoy a relaxing night at home. Unlike the people at prom who are going to be exhausted from staying up all night, you will be well rested for the week ahead. Congratulations!

If you are completely disgusted with even the after-prom part, then get some friends and enjoy a nice night in. Get a bunch of junk food, movies, and stay up all night without spending a penny. No matter what you prefer to do on prom night, just enjoy yourself.