2024 Prom – Winter Wonderland
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Students and dates gathered on March 16, 2024, surrounded by snowflakes and winter trees for a prom in the theme of “Winter Wonderland.” The junior and senior classes as well as the sophomore servers from both Leigh and Clarkson High School came together for a night of dancing, fun, and winter enchantment at the Colfax County Fairgrounds.
The junior classes from both schools decorated, and Betty Mandel from Stitches and Petals in Dodge helped to create the winter spirit by letting the prom committee rent decor.
The night began at 4:45, when students met for group pictures of each class. At 6:00, dinner was served by the sophomore servers, and students, dates, and school staff sat down to share a meal. Grilled “Zion” burgers were served, courtesy of Chuck and Sue Folken, accompanied by soup that was prepared by A Full Plate from Stanton. Cinnamon rolls prepared by the prom committee were served for dessert.
Doors reopened for the Grand March to start at 7:00, where families and friends came to watch the Clarkson and Leigh schools show off their junior and senior classes, along with the sophomore servers.
Then, the night kicked off with the traditional parent-child dance. Students danced the night away in the wintry landscape, and the dance finally concluded at 11:00.
Shortly after, students were bussed to Hilltop Lanes & Event Center in Dodge, where students spent the night bowling, playing cornhole and card games, along with other fun activities. Students went head-to-head to compete for various prizes provided by the prom committee and junior/senior parents.
The night came to a close with the junior and senior classes being awarded their prizes. Students’ names from Leigh and Clarkson were drawn, and each student received a prize of their choice.
Senior attendee Macy Clausen said, “Prom this year was a really great time. It was really nice to see almost every high school student there and overall it was a good night!"