Prom 2008

It's official all of the schools here have celebrated Prom 2008! Seeing pictures from students of their prom adventures reminds me of my prom experience. Prom was a fun time each time I went. I think my most vivid memories are my junior prom. I had a beautiful date! Luckily, I still have her. I remember the restaurant but not the food, the car ride but only because I burped, the way Cyd looked as we stood in her parents backyard taking pictures, how her face seemed to be radiant with light. I remember how cool I thought I looked with tennis shoes on instead of the traditional patent leather shoes. I remember the cap I wore, in fact I still have it. My Harvard cap has many memories too but that's for another time. I remember taking pictures with our friends. I remember that one of our friends couldn't wear shoes to prom because he got sun poisoning on the top of his feet. I remember that nervous feeling as I picked Cyd up and helped her in and out of my truck (trucks aren't really made for formal wear). It was a fun, magical night as we danced for hours with good friends and made memories to last a lifetime. I hope that all of our students made good memories that will stay with them for a while at their prom.