Prom 2016

A large part of the reason that I've been MIA these past few weeks is because it has been crunch time for Cameron's annual Promenade and Prom. As one of the junior-class sponsors, I helped facilitate the planning of prom, placing all of the orders, etc. to pull of a great night for our juniors and seniors. Well, Saturday night was the big event and I think it went off perfectly.

The theme was The Great Gatsby, but rather than focusing on different aspects of the novel, it was more along the lines of the kids being invited to one of Jay Gatsby's infamous parties! With 800 balloons, feathers, glitter, and elbow grease combined, the Cameron gym was transformed into a lavish party complete with a balloon drop.

Overall, getting to be involved in the Prom process is stressful, chaotic, and so much fun. Nothing beats getting to see all of your students dressed up on Prom night. For my own benefit, I documented the past few days and I thought I'd share those with you. These photos move chronologically, starting Thursday going through Prom night.

   

   

I want to give a big shout out to one of my best friends, Stacey. She was a major trooper and helped me run the door. We had fun admiring all of the dresses and chatting about our own Prom experiences. Really, though, it was so great just to take her to where I work every day and show her around. Being a teacher is a huge part of my life and it was awesome to get to share it.

  

 

When people ask me why I decided to be a junior-class sponsor, I tell them it's because of the kids. Being a Special Education teacher, I don't have the opportunity to teach most of the students at Cameron High School. Being a class sponsor allows me the opportunity to meet and get to know so many kids that I wouldn't get to know otherwise. Here is a little bit of proof of the fun that can be had:

  

Because I'm leaving Cameron and moving down to middle school in Blue Springs, this will most likely be the last Prom I ever sponsor. It comes with bitter-sweet emotions. I've had a wonderful time in this role, but I'm looking forward to what comes next.

XXO. Until next time.