This Saturday night, the moon will light the warm, star-filled
sky and sweet nothings will be whispered into the ears of high
school sweethearts as hundreds of tuxedos and gowns fill Bolado
Park for the San Benito High School Prom Night.
This Saturday night, the moon will light the warm, star-filled sky and sweet nothings will be whispered into the ears of high school sweethearts as hundreds of tuxedos and gowns fill Bolado Park for the San Benito High School Prom Night.
More than 300 students are expected to attend the social event of the year for high school students and crews have been busy at work preparing the pavilion at Bolado Park to host the event. The evening will have an Egyptian ambiance to match this year’s theme of “Jewel of the Nile.” Parents and students have been planning and putting their creative talents to work for months to create the perfect atmosphere.
“This has been a lot of hard work and I’m really looking forward to seeing the final outcome,” Junior Lupita Arroyo said.
With the hours of hard work by students and parents, the pavilion will be transformed into an authentic Egyptian paradise. Surrounded by sand dunes and pyramids, guests will dance around large sponge-painted columns and under large, purple fabric chandeliers. If there is a feeling of enchantment in the room, it could emanate from the portraits of the ancient gods scattered throughout the pavilion. Guests who get tired of being inside are invited to enjoy the beautiful spring weather and spend the evening under a tent directly outside the pavilion.
Senior Jesus Ramos is taking his girlfriend and said he’s excited because this is his last dance.”This is the last chance for all of the seniors to get together,” he said. “It’s the last time we’ll be able to hang out and see our friends without the younger classes around.”
As guests enter the prom, they’ll receive ballots to vote for the traditional prom king and queen. There are five escorts and five princesses up for the prestigious honor. The crown and cape for the lucky winners will also be designed around the theme.
Assistant Principal Santiago Echaore said students dressed up in tuxedos and dresses are usually a pleasure to be around, but he wants to express the importance of making wise decisions as far as drugs and alcohol are concerned to parents and students.
“Anyone who even smells like alcohol or marijuana will not be allowed in,” he said. “This includes if someone brings a date who is an adult. Anyone.”
As the clock strikes 12 and guests hop into their carriage of choice and head home or to a post-prom party, the California Highway Patrol will be waiting for them at sobriety check points in Tres Pinos.
“San Benito County has a particularly high rate of juveniles arrested for driving under the influence so we want to ensure that everyone has a safe night,” CHP Officer Brad Voyles said.
