Sleepless in Seattle prom receives raves

THOMPSON FALLS – Not a hair was out of place as the girls entered the Thompson Falls Junior High School gym dressed to impress in beautiful colorful dresses. The guys sported their suits and were ready to show off to their dates for the Sleepless in Seattle themed prom.

The night started off with the grand march. Each attendant lined up with their date, made their way down the aisle past the massive amount of flashing cameras, posing in the middle for a photo opportunity.

Family and friends were able to participate in the event and help capture the memories via photograph.

Once everyone was presented, it was time to name the Prom King and Queen.

After an introduction of each student on the prom court, Wade Gascon and Callie Jacobson were crowned royalty.

The first dance was designated for the freshly announced king and queen. As they danced on the floor, the rest of the students joined in mid way through the song.

This year Band Teacher Adam Craw and student Cade Stiles manned the DJ booth – giving the prom a more personal feel. The duo was able to cater the event to the wants of the students.

“It helped set the tone for the prom,” Prom Advisor Eric Nygaard said.

Craw also led a group of four students in a tribute to Seattle grunge music, impersonating Nirvana, Alice in Chains alongside other Seattle music.

The rock show took place in the middle of prom and added a brand new element to the dance.

According to Nygaard, the prom turned out better than he had hoped for.

“Well I may be a little biased since I was organizing it but this one I thought was the best one I’d seen,” Nygaard said.

Several students went out of their way to compliment Nygaard on the prom arrangements.

The Junior Class Prom Committee spent a week transforming the gym into the Sleepless in Seattle theme. A skyline sat on the far wall illuminating Seattle, while streamers flowed freely from the middle partition separating the dance floor from the socializing area.

According to Nygaard, the planning took a lot longer than a week. The students held weekly meetings to make sure everything was perfect for the night.

And with their mission a success, the kids in attendance were able to create a night that will forever be engrained in the student’s memory.

“The spirit of the kids was really positive. The kids stepped up and behaved appropriately,” Nygaard said.

Not only were they able to create everlasting memories with their friends and loved ones but they had the opportunity to dance the night away – leaving all their worries behind.