Prom is a time for girls to stress about which dress to buy, a time for boys to ponder which tuxedo to rent, and a time of anticipation and excitement while waiting for the big night. For Angel Matthews, sophomore, she is experiencing the jitters about going to her first prom.

“[I want to go] because it’s the last farewell to friends and because we can celebrate that we made it this far,” Matthews said. “It’s going to be a party because prom signifies the end.”

Maddie Bert, senior, went to her first prom as a junior. Her favorite moment was the anticipation of the event and shopping with friends for dresses. Bert said attending prom in high school is an important milestone.

“It’s one of the first formal events you ever go to and getting dressed up and going to something with your friends like that gives you a taste of what your future can be like,” Bert said.

Dr. Eric Turley, English teacher, is a class sponsor of 2015. Turley said the class officers are working on planning the event and working with the staff of the Double Tree hotel in Chesterfield, the location of this year’s prom. He said prom is a special moment for students in high school.

“As I see it, the juniors are hosting a prom for the seniors [as] kind of a farewell party,” Turley said. “It’s a nice evening to celebrate them and the success they’ve had at the school and to send them off and leave the high school onto their next adventure.”

With only four months until this milestone event, the anticipation has begun for students. Prom can also bring stress for newcomers, like Matthews, who are excited to experience this event, as well as those returning, similar to Bert, who are thrilled yet sad to say farewell to one of their final high school moments.

“Have fun, wear what you want, go with who you want and make it the best night ever,” Bert said.