Area to see several proms this weekend
Area schools are busy this week preparing for weekend proms. Central-Burden, West Elk, and Elk Valley will all hold their annual prom this Saturday, April 19.
“Captured Under The Stars” will be the theme for the Central-Burden prom that will be held at the Elementary School building. Prom-goers and their dates will begin their arrival at 6 p.m. A dinner will follow with a menu of ham and turkey, corn, green beans, scalloped potatoes, mashed potatoes, roll with butter, and a salad.
Sophomore servers for the Central prom will be Autumn Hopper, Fatina Chairez, Anna Kill, Emily Watt, Cody Watt, Bryant Martin, Kyle Frehse, and Clayton Grow. An after prom party will be held for prom attendees and their dates.
A “Hollywood” theme will serve as the setting for those attending the West Elk High School prom on Saturday. WEHS juniors and seniors, along with their dates, will begin arriving at 6 p.m. for pictures, followed by the promenade at 7 p.m., and prom from 8-11 p.m. An after prom party will be held following the prom at the fairgrounds.
Elk Valley High School will celebrate with a “Here’s To The Night” theme this Saturday. Promenade will begin at 6 p.m. and a dinner of steak, potatoes, salad, and a dessert will be served. After prom will be held following the prom at the multi-purpose room at the school.
A senior citizen prom will also be held at Elk Valley on April 20 from 7-9 p.m.