PROM IN THE ENCHANTED FOREST

Date: April 20, 2024
Time: 7-10 pm
Location: Irish Cultural Center 1106 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

The junior class will be honoring the senior class at the annual Prom this Saturday, April, 20th at the Irish Cultural Center in downtown Phoenix. This year our theme is Prom in the Enchanted Forest. A variety of appetizers and themed beverages will be included, as well as a professional DJ, and professional photography. The venue features both indoor and outdoor spaces. The dance floor is outside, so we have advised students to plan to wear shoes on the dance floor as other events may have broken glass or caused other debris to pose a threat to bare feet.

Many thanks to our Junior advisors and Junior Prom planning committee for hosting this event! Each year, a new team of students and faculty members plan Prom—not an easy undertaking!

Please note:

• Parking at the Center is limited. Additional parking can be found near the Japanese Friendship Garden.
• Plan to arrive before 7:30 as the voting and ticket-takers will be packed up at that time. Prom Dress code is found beginning on page 18-19 of our Student Handbook
• Contact Junior advisor, Jade Wells at jwells@alacoyotes.org with any questions.
• Prom ends at 10pm

On occasion, students and parents plan additional activities after the Prom. In order for this event to be a positive memory for all involved, please consider the following proactive suggestions:

• Do not allow rental of hotel/motel rooms in connection with the prom activities.
• Know your child’s planned activities and follow up accordingly.
• Maintain clear communication with the hosts of any post-prom party. Know where, when, how long, who the chaperones are, etc.
• Communicate with your child and other parents regarding this important issue.

This prom is intended to be an enjoyable event for all involved. The stark reality, however, is that our ALA students are not immune from the devil’s tactics. Please talk with your son or daughter openly about these temptations.

Prom dress code is a reflection of who we are— redeemed children of God who seek to glorify him in everything that we do.

Prom/Dance Attire (Dress Code from 2023-2024 Parent/Student Handbook, page 18-19).
The following standards will be adhered to at events where formal wear is worn. Girls must wear attire that is modest and that meet the following criteria:

• Girls must adhere to the following criteria:
• Girls’ clothing must not expose cleavage. No midriffs can be exposed. Covering these areas with lace, netting, or other see-through material is not acceptable.
• The length of the dress or the slit on the dress may be no more than 4 inches above the knees.
• Dresses and other outfits must not be entirely backless and may have no plunging V’s or keyholes.
• Strapless dress with sweetheart or straight-across necklines are acceptable—no keyholes or plunging V’s.
• Boys must adhere to the following criteria:
• A tuxedo, a dress suit, or a blazer with dress slacks. – OR
• A long-sleeved dress shirt with dress slacks; a tie is optional.
• A selection of athletic shorts and T-shirts will be available for students not in compliance with the above statements.
• Pajama-type clothing, including slippers, are not permitted.

Students and guests not in compliance with the dress code must be able to remedy the problem immediately. If a student is unwilling or unable to comply, parents will be contacted and the student will be dismissed from the dance. Attendance by a freshman or sophomore student is permitted only when invited as a date by a junior or senior and with parental consent. Attendance by a guest from another school is acceptable only if Mrs. Wells or Mr. Groth has been spoken to beforehand.

Thank you for your cooperation. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or comments.

 
In His service,
Jade Wells, Matt Groth
Junior Class Advisors

Prom Itinerary
4:30 PM Mrs Wells, DJ, Caterer and Photographer arrives
5:30 PM Prom Committee arrives for decorating and additional set up
7:00 PM PROM BEGINS. Voting for Prom King/Queen beings
7:30 PM Doors close and no more tickets will be accepted. Ballots for King/Queen close
9:00 PM KING/QUEEN Announcement
10:00 PM PROM ENDS and clean up begins
10:30 PM All guests MUST be gone by this time

Menu
Chicken Skewers
Steak Bites
Salad cups
Meat and cheese sticks
Dinner rolls
Pinwheel spirals
Lucky Charm rice krispies
Donut holes
Strawberry Lemonade

Photos by Anna Bebee