After a break in 2020 due to COVID-19, Pennsbury High School’s world famous prom is scheduled for 2021.
The event will take place with much of the traditional flare and new added safety precautions on Saturday, June 5, the Pennsbury School District confirmed Monday.
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In accordance with tradition, seniors will take part in the annual arrival parade, prom dinner, and an outdoor event. The theme for 2021 is Hollywood Nights.
“We have met with multiple groups of students, including our large Prom Committee, to gather their ideas on how this could be a really exciting night that takes into account all proper health and safety precautions,” said Pennsbury High School East Principal Reggie Meadows. “While dancing and a bigname performer are not part of the program, we believe we have developed an alternative plan that will satisfy many and leave a memorable mark in the minds and hearts of our graduating seniors.”
Pennsbury officials explained the 2021 celebration:
This year’s take on the Senior Prom will include the traditional arrival parade, the red carpet entrance, a walk-through of high school hallways, and an outdoor, tented dinner provided by a local caterer. Students plan to dress in formal attire. A hypnotist show – another PHS Senior Prom tradition — and a performance by the stellar Faculty Band will be included on the program. This year’s rendition of the Faculty Band includes many names familiar to most PHS seniors: John Sanders, Mark Cherepko, Jamie Rivera, Steve Myers, Evan Altieri, Jim Moyer, and Scott Stout. In addition, Falcon Field will be opened for the seniors to be together in an outdoor setting. Carnival-style games, music, refreshments, and the crowning of the 2021 Prom King and Queen will be among the planned activities in that venue.
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“We also hope to record, live stream, and post as much of the event as we can so that family members and friends who are unable to come as spectators can enjoy this year’s Senior Prom as much as possible,” said Meadows.
As the event comes closer, the district plans to share more information with seniors’ families and the community on the arrival parade route and spectator locations.
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School officials noted that the current plans may need to be modified if COVID-19 mitigation efforts change.
The prom that often attracts high-profile performers was cancelled last year due to COVID-19. However, seniors were able to take part in a prom parade outside the Falls Township high school last year.
School officials said an invitation was extended to seniors who missed last year’s prom to partake in this year’s events. The high school administration said roughly 125 of the 2020 seniors expressed interest and have been invited to this year’s prom as guests of the Class of 2021.
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