It begins with finding a partner. A pleasant option, but not critical, for Tom who is a Senior and could go without one. This is a pleasure he didn't wish to forego, and so he asked a young lady who also works where he does at 'Tan Time'. Her name is Laurann and Tom was VERY pleased with his choice!!
Sarah on the other hand, being a sophomore (Yr10) could only go if she was a date of a Junior or Senior. So the hunt for a candidate began. A couple of weeks went by and no success, so she told Tom he was fired from the job, and took matters into her own hands with the assistance of friends. She related the story to me as something like this: One day at lunchtime the Friday just before Spring Break, when the cafetaria was very busy, two guys namely Kibbee and a friend come up to Sarah's table and started singing using a guitar. The cafetaria goes completely silent and all are watching including the teachers table. Sarah is made to stand up while they sing this ballard which tells her she is beautiful!! Then Kibbee asks her to go to the Prom with him as he gives her a bunch of flowers! She is quite anxious not to miss out and of course says yes. (Also, the fact that Kibbee is a good friend with one of hers, and also Tom's, was a good recommendation.) The cafetaria erupted in clapping and cheering which Sarah found a tad embarrassing. Her friend Kelsie recorded it on movie, which was on Face Book for a time, but which I don't have permission at all to include here! Oh well, hope I painted a good picture instead!!
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| Lovely flowers for Sarah - You're going to the Prom!! |
There is quite a task in preparing to go to Prom. Tom already has a lovely suit, but began a hunt for a specific shirt and tie. He finally found what he was looking for with Rick one day shopping in Utah. He had them both ordered from different places in his size, and sent to our address here in Denver.
Both items arrived in a timely manner the week before Prom.
Sarah and I also went Prom dress shopping while we were in Utah. Now, Utah is the place to find modest formal wear. There are several shops devoted to modesty. What a dream, no sewing or altering!! However, Sarah wasn't looking for a solid colour dress. She really wanted to wear something different, preferably with a pattern. (Sigh.......) So we continued from shop to shop, with me being as open as I can to adjustment possibilities. Thankfully, before long, we found a couple of options in a shop called DEB. Her dress was a good price, and I ended up removing the sash ties and using them to make shoulder coverings (not really sleeves) that not only held up her dress, but covered her shoulders. She was thankfully,really happy with the result.
On the Saturday morning, she had her hair done at the hairdresser in an 'updo'. I loved it. I thought it was very elegant! She wasn't so sure, but had some lovely compliments. Her hair lasted 3 days of sorts, so that turned out to be value! From the hairdresser, she met up with Lauranne and the girls had their make up done. I am always a bit sceptical about having make up done, especially right before an event. Sarah's was a bit heavy I thought, but she was happy with it and arrived back in time to dress and for Kibee to pick her up. Meanwhile, Tom was also scrubbing up and looked very sharp I thought. They both left about the same time in different directions, so that was a busy time, quick photo's etc, then 'phew' then silence! They were gone!
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| Ready to go, Brian Kibbee & Sarah |
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| All ready, have fun Sarah! |
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| Laurann & Tom posing for an official photo! Looking Good! |
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| Going off in style, a stretch limo of course!! |
Both went out in groups to dinner at different places. Tom's group went in a limo to dinner and then onto the Prom. The Prom was held at the function rooms of Invesco Field, a sports arena. They both really enjoyed it. It was a good night, with all the trimmings complete with Prom King and Queen (as Sarah says: "Just like the movies!").
The Prom was followed by After-Prom which sounds bigger than the Prom! It was organised by the Columbine HS AfterProm Committee. This event is months in the planning and was staged at the High School which was transformed, so not to look like the High School eg the lockers were covered, one room was turned into a 'Vegas' scenario, a movie theatre and so on. There were copius fun activities and extreme sports options that were designed to keep the kids busy in a safe environment until 5am! Our two didn't last that long, loved it but arrived home very exhausted. Both were so glad to have had this experience, which is a very big event in the school social calendar. Well done Columbine High. Oh, and I believe that is another 'tick' checked off from the 'America-Must-Do List'. Yaay!!!
Lucky kids! They look great all dressed up! What a cool experience!
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