Prom, Protest, and Police

Four years ago, I collected the Class of 2020's “No Prom” stories while struggling to face the 25th anniversary of mine. Now, many of their senior years have once again been truncated by trauma.

Dear Student:

In these unprecedented times, we want to recognize all your hard work by allowing you to experience the social cornerstone of high school: Prom. While the pandemic keeps us inside and prevents us from gathering, there is still a great, safe way to celebrate with your classmates — online.

You are cordially invited to The Class of 2020’s Virtual Prom!

Attend on Zoom with a virtual prom night background. Semi-formal attire is a must. This is a night of dancing, group photos, digital prom court, prom Pictionary, and more …

Vote now to help choose the theme:

A Covid Year to Remember

Virtual Time of Our Lives

Prom. Is. Not. Canceled.

Although we’re all at home, COVID-19 hasn’t killed our desire to get together and commemorate the end of the school year.

A virtual prom will be a great distraction from the pandemic's now undeniable severity by…