Rocket Reporter - Moon Valley High School

Moon
Valley
High
School
Rocket Reporter
Enchantment Under the Sea
Moon Valley High School l 3625 W. Cactus Rd. l Phoenix, AZ 85029 l Volume 45 Issue 7 l April 2010
Editor-in-Chief
Matt Longdon
Prom goes “Under the Sea”
Adviser
Melanie Allen
Reporters
Karina Aleman
T’dessa Allen
Martin Alvarez
Xavier Andrade
Jessica Bender
Felicia Clark
Samantha Deane
Alexandria Hunter
Arian Kellwood
Amy Madanat
Kyersten Marx
Danny Mehmedi
Ali Miles
Dylan Owens
Modesty Perdue
Katie Powell
Alex Ramirez
Joe Ramos
Jasmine Ray
Haley Rice
Chris Romero
Tincy Simon
Karson Smith
Candace Tarvin
MVHS Administration
Michael Fowler, principal
Edwardo Lopez, ast. principal
Jason Latham, ast. principal
Craig Mussi, ast. principal
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Photo by: Karina Aleman
Students work hard constructing “Under the Sea” decorations
at Junior Brittney Bowyer’s house.
theme for this year.
Since the room
Photo by: Karina Aleman they rented for the
Directions are key to success! Students read instructions to bet- Prom had the color
ter grasp how to assemble Prom decorations.
blue everywhere including the carpets,
they had to pick a
Tincy Simon
theme that went with the colors.
“The rooms dictate the theme,”
Sports Ediror
Kauffman informed.
Red was an option, but would clash
In 2006, the upperclassmen experi- with the room so any theme that inenced Rendezvous ‘A Paris, in 2008 Ve- volved the color red was definitely out
gas Night and last year –Dreams of the of question.
Orient. This year is Enchantment Under
“It would look like school spirit,”
the Sea.
Kauffman stated.
According to Anne Kauffman, junior
The other choice they had to elimiclass sponsor, this year’s decorations nate was After Glow because it included
include a sunken ship, an anchor and putting glitter in the room which meant
many details that would definitely pro- that the cleaning expense would go up.
vide an image of being “under the sea.”
Another choice was the Black Tie AfOf course, Kauffman added with a fair which had a black and white color
chuckle, that the “details” are not go- theme and according to Kauffman geting to be like Little Mermaid or Finding ting decorations would be extremely
Nemo.
hard.
Prom committee members, who
It was “lets look for something else,”
started meeting in November, looked Kauffman explained and in the end they
through magazines to find a perfect chose the theme which was still in the
top of the list amongst the committee
member.
The theme is something different unlike the traditional themes that have
been used in past years.
“This year we wanted it to be different, something elegant and formal
that could be remembered for years to
come,” Kauffman said.
According to Junior Kristina Perrin,
the committee found a lot of decorations that would definitely make this
year’s Prom fabulous.
In addition, with the room being so
big, the decorations would definitely
stand out unlike in a small room where
they would get swallowed.
To the people going to prom, Kauffman said to look carefully at the decorations because they ordered a lot more
decorations than previous Proms.
“Every year prom is a little different
and this year with the rooms being so
big, I hope the student body will like it,”
Kauffman revealed.
Convention Center rescues Prom
Ali Miles
Reporter
Prom will be a night to remember for
juniors and seniors at the Phoenix Convention Center downtown at 150 North
5th Street.
The Phoenix Convention Center was
chosen at last minute.
“It’s in beautiful downtown Phoenix
and the building is huge,” Kim Fisher,
Prom sponsor, said.
Chase Tower was the original location, but due to financial issues, it was
cancelled.
“It worked out good because it just so
happens that the place blends in with
the colors of our theme,” Junior Chelsea
Black said.
The theme is Enchantment under the
Sea.
Since the size of the room is so big
and the wall colors are blue, white and
silver, most of the Prom Committee believes it to be great.
“The theme colors are blue, white,
silver and just a bunch of ocean colors,”
Junior Danielle McClung said.
The Prom Committee hopes that
Prom night of 2010 is a dance students
will remember as an incredible night in
their high school years.
Directions from MVHS:
1. If starting at the location of MVHS,
head east on West Cactus Road and
go towards North 35th Avenue.
2. Turn right at North Black Canyon
Highway, look for signs on I-17
South and then take a left onto the
ramp.
3. Take the exit 200A to merge onto
I-10 east, and make an exit on 145
for 7th street.
4. When getting to the fork, keep
right and follow signs for 7th street
South and merge onto North 7th
street.
5. Turn right at East Washington
Street and turn right at North 5th
street.
6. Look for the Phoenix Convention
Center on the left.
7. Parking for the event is at North 1st
Street and east Monroe Stree
Bring money for parking, which will
cost $12 or you can park away from the
center and walk.
Males Going or Not Going to Prom
Not Going
59%
Going
41%
Fem ales Going or Not Going to
Prom
Not
Going
43%
Going
57%
Males: Prom is Im portant or
Unim portant
Prom is
Not
Important
32%
Prom is
Important
68%
Fe m ale s : Prom is Im portant or Not
Im portant
Prom is
Not
Important
23%
Avoid possible Be picture
Prom disasters perfect
Candace Tarvin
Ad Manager
On the night of Prom, you put on your dress and maybe
you notice that your dress is an inch too long, or that your
dress is wrinkly and crumpled.
According to divavillage.com, these common problems can
be fixed.
“To avoid a dress that is as wrinkled as a day old newspaper,
don’t forget to steam it right before you wear it. You can have
your mom or a friend help you steam it using a traditional
steamer or even your clothes iron (just use the steam function
on the iron). This will leave your dress perfectly smooth and
leave you looking perfect for Prom,” the website stated.
“If a too-long hemline is a last minute concern, you can fix
it quick by using double stick tape. A good double stick tape
will keep your hemline from dragging you down throughout
the night; try the double stick strips…” divavillage.com said.
The website recommended using double stick tape from Hollywood Fashion Tape.
In order to be prepared for any Prom emergency, divavillage.com said to be sure to include these things in your purse:
breath mints, perfume, safety pins/ sewing kit, compact mirror, tampons, stain remover, toothpicks/ floss and your cell
phone.
Prom is not just for the girls. Guys need to be ready for
anything, too.
According to teens.lovetoknow.com, if you aren’t renting a
car or limo, be sure the car you will use is clean and gassed up
before picking up your date.
Teens.lovetoknow.com also suggested that you be polite to
your date at all times. Prom is a great opportunity to be a
gentleman: open doors for her, pull out her chair, and offer
her your coat if it is chilly.
If you are having photos taken at the Prom, according to
prom-night.com, “most photographers will take checks with
proper ID, or credit cards.”
“You family may want copies, so you need to calculate how
much it will cost,” the site stated.
“You may also consider taking informal shots of you and
your friends throughout the evening with your own camera.
These photos may turn out to be your favorite memories from
your Prom night,” the site said.
If you follow these tips, you will have a disaster-free night.
Prom is
Important
77%
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS!
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SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS.
Click on the MVHS Rocket Boosters Scholarship 09-10 link on the
Scholarship page of the Career Center webpage or see Ms. Coleman
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Deadline to apply isTODAY!!!
Photo by Matt Longdon
These are some of the products that girls
will be using to prepare for Prom.
Jessica Bender
Reporter
Prom is supposed to be a night you
will never forget, and of course you
want it to be picture perfect! So smile
for the camera, because after you take
these beauty tips, you’re going to look
beyond fabulous.
Hair styles can be from flat, to high
volume.
“Most girls, including myself, for prom
prefer to curl their hair, put it in a bun,
or to just do an up-do with a hair accessory,” sophomore Chandi Bohnenkamp said. “For nails matching acrylic
nails in the same color as your dress
[are a must].”
Senior Chelsea Durham feels that
makeup can complete the look depending on the style of the dress you wear.
“If you are wearing a big or long dress
you shouldn’t wear too much makeup,
maybe just some eyeliner and lip gloss.
On the other hand if you wear a short,
tight, or a dress with flow, then you
should wear bold and bright makeup to
draw the attention more to your face
than to your dress,” Durham said.
Senior Iris Mota likes the look of
acrylic nails.
“If you are to get acrylic nails get
them long with colorful designs, but if
you have short natural nails then paint
them one bold color that will match
your dress,” Mota said.
She also felt that, “when you wear
makeup, you should wear a lot of mascara, and some eyeliner, to let your
eyes stand out more, and include some
foundation powder and blush. The best
color for a lighter skin would be around
the pinks for blush and for the darker
skin tones you should wear brown or
red blush,”
Wearing hair extensions can give
you more options for a hair style.
“[The] Longer the hair the better
the hair style,” Mota said.
These are all ways to look your best
for the night of your dreams!
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Preparing the night before A night for classiness
Felicia Clark
Reporter
Ladies, Prom is just around the corner—have you thought about how or
when you’re going to get ready?
Some girls do everything way in advance, while others wait until the last
second. However, when you wait until
the last minute, your dress might not fit,
or the hair cut and color may not turn
out how you would’ve liked; and since
you waited until the last second you
don’t have time to fix it.
Girls should get your hair cut and
colored at least a week in advance; and
if you’re doing an up-do you should
get it styled the morning of prom. One
relatively inexpensive place to go is NV
hair studio, located at 1608 E Bethany
Home Rd. At NV hair studio they offer
“Bridal Packages,” but they work great
for prom.
The cheapest package is $150 and offers an “up-do” including accessories,
makeup and your eye brows threaded.
The most expensive package includes,
hair color, cut, conditioner treatment,
spa pedicure and manicure with design,
facial, makeup, eye brow threading, and
an “up-do” including hair accessories.
Whether you want acrylic nails or
just a manicure, girls should get them
the at least two days before. Getting
them done before ensures there’s one
less thing to do the morning of.
Most places charge $20 or $25 for a
full set of acrylic nails. However, glitter
and color will cost extra. One inexpensive salon to get your nails done in Arybella. A French manicure its $17; For $5
more you can get the regular acrylics.
White tips are $25, and pink and white
are $35.
Acrylics are a safe way to make sure
your nails look amazing at prom. These
fake nails wont chip like nail polish
can.
Shoes and accessories are always a
must. At Metro Center and many other
malls, some stores focus on shoes and/
or on accessories.
Journeys, Robert Wayne and Payless
are just a few shoe stores at Metro Center. Their shoes range from super high
heels, to flats, to colorful converse. Tall
high heels will make you look tall and
elegant and will help your dress not
touch the floor. If your date is shorter
than you, then flats will be the way to
go.
Tinkerbell, Claire’s, and Icing are only
three of the many stores that offer a variety of colorful and unique accessories
to compliment any Prom dress. Necklaces with big pennants go great with
any strapless dress. If you’re wearing an
up-do then shiny dangling earrings will
be the perfect way to top off your look.
Matching your shoes to your accessories will ensure that you look like a rock
star at prom.
Remember, it’s better to be safe than
sorry! So make sure, girls, that you get
all that you need in time for Prom, and
you’re not rushing around last second!
Planning before the hassle
Haley Rice
Copy Editor
Prom undoubtedly takes quite a bit
of effort to prepare for, and most things
need to be taken care of prior to the actual event.
Girls and guys will have to shop for
and buy their dress or tux early, sometimes a month in advance. But, for some
first time Prom goers, the idea of getting
ready seems overwhelming.
The task seems a little more daunting for the ladies, as they have more to
do. The first step is of course, knowing
whether or not you plan on attending
Prom. It seems many students are indecisive, and change their minds quite
a bit when it comes to the Prom decision.
After the decision is made, it’s time to
find the perfect attire for the evening.
Be sure to set a budget, and do your best
to stick to it.
Girls have plenty of choices when it
comes to dresses, especially in length
and color. If you plan on wearing heels
to Prom, be sure to wear them a while
at home to break them in before the big
3
night.
Ladies, if you’re getting your hair
done professionally, be sure to book the
stylist ahead of time to avoid the last
minute wait.
If you plan on doing your own makeup, try to invite a group of friends over
to do this together. More people means
less time and effort has to be invested in
one particular thing.
“I’m going to have a lot of friends
over and we’re going to help each other
get ready. It seems a lot more fun that
way, and takes so much less time,” said
Junior Maya Murillo.
Try to match your makeup and accessories with your dress make your look
come together.
If you plan on going to dinner before
Prom, make sure you have reservations.
Before you leave, be sure that your
phone and camera is charged. Prom will
have amazing photo opportunities, and
you never know when you’ll need a cell
phone.
Effectively getting prepared will undoubtedly make Prom a night to remember and the better you look the
better you’ll feel for the big night.
is your undergarments showing, it
doesn’t look very
classy.
Keep in mind, you
are at a very formal occasion, so act
your age, your paying good money to
be there, so don’t
show up drunk, or
do something you’ll
regret later.
“Don’t start drama during prom,
Photo By Tincy Simon and don’t complain
the
Show your date some respect! Pay attention to him and don’t let throughout
night if things don’t
yourself become distracted by your surroundings.
go your way, just
make the best of
Amy Madanat
that night,” senior Dawn Shreve stated.
Keep your dancing rated G, if it’s
Photo Editor
something your parent’s wouldn’t approve of, then it’s definitely something
Ladies, this is a night to remember, the chaperones wouldn’t approve of, so
so make it a memorable evening by fol- no dirty dancing, but have a good time.
If you and your date go out to dinner,
lowing some proper etiquette rules.
make
sure you do have a reservation.
Prom is a night you get to dress up
Always
have small talk, but you don’t
and look great, but make sure you don’t
go fishing for compliments from your want it to be boring. Another thing is to
date, and you should give him some as thank him for the dinner after you eat,
well, like telling him how handsome he after all, he did just pay a good amount
looks. You want to enjoy your night as of money for your dinner; it’s the least
you could do.
much as possible.
Another Prom etiquette tip is to
Another thing you should do to get
make
sure you are actually paying atyourself prepared is if you have heels,
tention
to your date, you will have
break them in before Prom so your
feet won’t be aching while you’re on many friends there, but you shouldn’t
spend all of your time with them. You
the dance floor.
Make sure you keep your bodily will want to go dance with other peofunctions to a minimum, no one wants ple, but it’s nice to ask your date.
“Don’t ditch your date for another
to hear that and especially not from a
man,” Senior David Moreno stated.
young lady.
Chemistry teacher Sue Wilhelm re“Respect yourself, and make sure you
minded
the girls that they should get
think about what you’re doing, before
you do it throughout the night,” Junior him a boutonniere, compliment him on
how nice he looks, don’t flirt with anyMelissa Anaya suggested.
When sitting down, be sure to either one else or leave him for your friend.
“You should definitely be ready on
cross your legs or ankles.
Also, on this special occasion, don’t time, and you shouldn’t put your makecuss! You shouldn’t be acting like a man, up on in front of him, go to the bathyou’re a lady! You should be very re- room to do that,” Wilhelm said.
All in all, make good choices, stay
spectful to your date, or anyone you’re
safe on this special evening, and make
attending with.
Another thing you want be aware of memories that will last forever.
What is your ideal Prom?
“Being with everyone, no problems and
going out with a bang.”
– Senior Heather Woods
“Being able to spend it with your
friends, and enjoy every moment.”
- Junior Vanessa Cornelio
Being prepared is just
as important for guys
Chris Romero
Stun your date with
proper manners
date’s parents either, especially if
you have never met
When it comes
them. Her parents
to Prom, everyone
are putting tremenknows that it is
dous trust in you
supposed to be one
and you want to
of the best nights
prove that it is well
in a teenager’s life.
placed.
But one question
Dining etiquette
that comes up
is also important.
is whether or not
No one wants to
the guys are redine in public with
sponsible for mak- One way that guys should be prepared is by ordering a corsage
a slob. Acres said to
ing Prom a good for their date.
eat with the napkin
night? The answer
in your lap, using
is yes and no.
the proper silverGetting
prethe color because dresses are more difware and to avoid
pared for prom can be considered being ficult to find,” Senior Jose Medina said.
messy foods.
a very difficult task. There is a tremen Though girls have to get all their es“You don’t want
dous amount of time put into making sentials done, guys have their own needs
to
embarrass her.
the night a good one.
to take care of before the big event.
Other
people see
”It’s senior Prom, it has to be the
“I have to get a haircut, eye brows
Photo by Dylan Owens you and look down
best,” Senior James Wahlstrom stated.
waxed, get fitted and buy the tux. Opening doors for your date is not only the proper thing to do,
[if you don’t],” Acres
There are a lot of different opinions Those are the main things,” Medina ex- but also makes her feel special.
shared.
when it comes to what makes a great plained.
When you get to
Matt
Longdon
Prom.
Chavez agreed that there is a lot to do
the Phoenix Convention Center, do not
“A good Prom is if there is good music before Prom.
be a stiff, dance! If your date wants to
Editor-in-Chief
and being able to hang out with friends,”
“You have to make sure your shirts
dance, dance with her! You will find that
Senior Jose Chavez explained.
are ironed, your hair is cut, just got
you are not the only one out there that
Prom
is
no
ordinary
evening;
it
is
a
Wahlstrom felt that his ideal Prom to make yourself look good,” Chavez
formal occasion. It is the time to use all has no dance moves whatsoever. Move
would have good food, a variety of mu- shared.
the proper manners and etiquette that with the rhythm, follow along with what
sic, a strobe light and a balcony.
One thing guys can do right beThough people might believe that the fore Prom is go over some of the ways we often do not use. On this evening, your date or friends are doing.
If you encounter the problem where
girl has it the hardest when it comes to to make the night great for your date, guys, don’t act like guys, act like gentlemen, especially if you are attending you want to dance and your date does
Prom, some guys think otherwise.
yourself, and even your friends.
not, do not just simply ditch her.
with a date.
“We have to ask the girl and pay for
“Be courteous and a gentleman, you
“Ask your date if you want to dance
One
of
the
key
elements
to
use
this
the dinner,” Senior Dominick Munoz know, open doors, pay attention and
with
another girl. Make sure it’s your
evening
is
respect.
exclaimed.
ask her to dance,” Junior Maya Murillo
“Guys should be dressed appropri- friend,” Acres said.
Being able to compromise will come exclaimed.
ately, have a good time and remember it
There is nothing wrong with seeing
in handy when preparing for your
Junior Brittany Bowyer agreed that
the
next
day,
”
Senior
Josh
Grubbs
told.
other
friends on this evening, but ulnight.
making Prom good is partially the guy’s
Senior
Mike
Acres
suggested
opening
timately,
you are attending prom with
If you are going with a date then you part.
doors for your date. This includes every your date. You do not want to just leave
two will have to agree on a color to wear,
“Don’t be shy, ask people to dance,
door: the restaurant, at the dance and them after splitting all the costs.
where you want to eat and if you want and don’t be jerks,” she said.
the car.
Prom is an evening to let loose and
to eat before or after the dance is also a
Though there is a lot to do right beWhen it comes to the car, gentlemen, have fun, but remember that it is a forsubject to concur .
fore Prom, in the end if you do it right it
if you’re driving, be sure to clean out mal occasion. It is not hard to pull out
If you’re going solo, then you’ll need will be sure to pay off.
your car, inside and out. You and your the proper manners from somewhere
to figure out a ride, which could entail
“Just make sure it a special night,
date will be in a dress and tuxedo and in the brain. The manners improve the
whether are not everyone will pitch in it’s the last hoorah before we graduate,”
you do not want to get old garbage all evening, believe it or not.
for a limo may come up. Wahlstrom explained. over your or her formal attire.
“Your date is going to remember this
“I pick the place to eat and she picks
Along the same lines as the doors, day for the rest of her life,” Acres said.
it’s also polite to pull out your date’s
Grubbs agrees with Acres.
chair. When you get to the restaurant,
“Make sure you and your partner
if you choose to go to one, let your date want to be there with each other. [There
choose where she wants to sit, pull out is] nothing worse than arguing at Prom,”
her chair, let her sit, push it back in and Grubbs shared.
then seat yourself next to her. This also
Gentlemen, your date will remember
works when you get to the dance if you this evening, so make it a good memsit down. It can make her feel special.
ory. When she looks back on her high
Acres also advised the gentlemen to school days and remembers Prom, you
be respectful in their speech.
do not want her to remember a horrible
“Say please and thank you to the wait- evening. You want her to remember ater or waitress and everyone else. Don’t tending with a proper gentlemen who
forget to complement the chica either,” treated her better than her expectaAcres told.
tions.
Do not forget to be polite to your
“My ideal prom is just a good time
“If I spend it with the girl I love
with friends.”
Mayra!”
- Junior Julian Barajas
- Senior Jose Chavez
Reporter
What is your ideal Prom?
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Dresses provided by:
Models: Alyssa Howard, Lauren Kieffer and
Sara Lopez
Haley Rice, Candace Tarvin, Matt Longdon, Jenn Burch
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Tuxes provided by:
Models: Eric Hula, Cord Deal and Tarek Madanat
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Photoshoot by Amy Madanat, Maya Murillo, Felicia Clark, Dawn Shreve, Karson Smith,
The right tux shows dignity, style and respect
Xavier Andrade
Reporter
The most important, and truly the
only, issue guys run into is buying a tux.
Buying dinner for the date would be a
close second, but it could never compare to the elegance and necessity of a
tuxedo. A tux stands for the dignity and
self-respect a man has for himself.
The most popular tuxedos are usually
in black. Guys tend to shy away from
other colors since they do not blend as
well with other colors. Black, however,
is very versatile and creates contrast to
make their look more eye-catching.
Although black is an overwhelmingly prevalent color, one might wish
to stand out from the rest with white.
White is just as classy as black and can
mix well with a variety of bright colors
and black.
Blue is another option you could consider since it also goes along with the
general theme of Prom, Enchantment
Under the Sea. Midnight blues or sky
blues are acceptable colors as long as
you match. You should not pair a sky
blue tuxedo with black shoes or wear a
dark blue tux with white shoes.
Matching everything from your hat
to your shoes makes guys look taller,
which is a plus.
Another course you might choose to
take is matching the dress color of your
date. If your date decides to wear a red
dress; you might want to wear a red tuxedo or a black tux with a red tie and red
silk handkerchief.
Senior Julian Imjia’s tuxedo is all black
and a bit maroon. He chose the tux because he “just kind of liked the colors.”
Imjia picked up his tux on April 2,
while some students have had their tux
ready for quite a while.
“I’ve had it for a year or two,” Junior
Tyler Donnell said. “It’s black with a
black overcoat.”
When picking out a tuxedo make
sure it fits you and your personality; do
not get a tux that sags lows or clings especially tight.
If you are at the Metro Center Mall
you can go to either Men’s Depot or
Men’s Wearhouse and Tux, both located
on the upper level, to find something
formal to wear. If you do not want to
buy a tux, but rent one, Mr. Formal has
a variety of suits available.
There are many options you should
consider when choosing a tuxedo.
Think about what color you want it to
be. Is it a specific color? How snug does
it fit? How much does it cost? Do you
want a rented tux or do you wish to buy
it? What kind of style of tuxedo do you
want? Or do what most guys do and get
the first one that fits?
Dress selection is endless
Photo by Amy Madanat
One popular style is a sleeveless dress.
Karson Smith
Reporter
With Prom right around the corner
girls are in a rush to get the perfect
prom dress but just what is the perfect
dress. To each his own (or in this case,
her) as they say.
The stores to shop for prom dresses
are endless including Windsor, Dillards,
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JCPenny and multiple smaller boutiques
around the Valley.
Prom Sponsor Anne Kauffman looks
back on when she was in high school
and shopped for her own prom dress.
“Mine was black velvet, a bit past the
knee, the short “thing” was in when I
was in high school. I wore short ballet
flats because if I had worn heels my date
would’ve been shorter than me,” she
chuckled.
Like Kauffman, make sure that whenever purchasing your Prom dress make
sure that it’s the “one.”
“It was one of those dresses you look
all over for, and I am 5’11” so it was hard
finding a dress for being so tall, it just
worked I thought this was [the dress]
it,” Kauffman said.
On April 17, Moon Valley students
will be gathering for their own Prom.
“I still haven’t found mine, but I plan
on looking at Windsor,” Senior Sarah
Lopez said.
Though there are many styles of
dresses to choose from, this years’ juniors and seniors seem a bit open to
anything.
“I was kind of thinking of a longer
one. I’m really open to anything this
year,” Senior Lauren Kieffer stated.
As far as color goes, popular ones this
Prom season include hot pink, teal and
Guys can be bold with their tux colors and styles this season.
Photo by Amy Madanat
Complete your Prom outfit
Karina Aleman
Reporter
A dress, hair, nails, clutch and date.
Some people forget about the most
important part—the thing(s) that just
completes your look and your style.
Shoes and accessories are going to be
very important for Prom. .
First of all don’t buy heels that you
might think are the “cutest thing in the
world”; and you trip after every step.
Before you buy them make sure they
fit you and comfort your feet, not kill
them. Also, make sure you don’t buy
shoes online, because surprise, surprise,
they might not actually fit you!
Recommended stores for heels are
Nordstrom, Bakers, Macy’s, and Dillard’s.
And don’t forget your accessories for
that unforgettable night!
If you have a dress with a lot of decoration do not get a lot of jewelry or big,
bold stuff, stick with the simple small
bracelets or necklaces.
Jewelry stores can be found anywhere
and in every the mall.
Who says Prom nights are for girls
the always in style black or white.
“I’m really also open to any color as
well,” Kieffer added.
Although, if you haven’t bought your
dress yet it’s time to get shopping!
“I really don’t think you should wait
too long to start shopping for your
dress only because I was tall and it was
extremely hard for me to find one, plus
I would’ve gotten too stressed if I had
waited any longer,” Kauffman said.
As there are every year, a few students
alone? The guys
also have to make
necessary preparations. Finding
a date and buying or renting
the perfect tuxedo is their only The right accessories
priority during can complete your
Prom outfit.
this time.
If you are
stuck and can’t
find a tuxedo then check out Men’s
Warehouse that has various types of
classy Prom tuxedos. They also have
nice vests which come in many different
colors to match with your Prom date’s
dress.
There are actually many preparations
for prom, but amongst those things,
selecting your prom dress seems most
important. Solve the Prom dress issue,
and you end up resolving a major dilemma that solves some problems you
need to face in order to look your best
on Prom.
Just don’t forget to be comfortable for
that night and feel beautiful, because it’s
definitely going to be a night to remember!
aren’t sure if they want to attend Prom.
“I really think it’s extremely important everyone goes to prom because it
is one of the last times your class will
be together, excluding graduation of
course and the more people who go, the
better time you will have. And it will be
a memory you can one day look back at
and enjoy,” Kauffman said.
Above all, Kauffman said it’s “just fun
to see everyone dressed up”.
Prom’s
Playlist
Restaurants to
consider
Kyersten Marx
There are certain things everyone remembers from their Prom night: what
dress they wore, who their date was, and
whether or not there was a good music
selection. This year is no different as
Prom approaches, the buzz around what
music will be played is quickly spilling
into the regular Prom chatter.
104.7 kiss fm and 101.5 jamz feel that
these top playing songs you are sure to
hear at any valley Prom this year:
“Replay” – Iyaz
“Break Your Heart” – Taio Cruz
“Knock You Down” – Keri Hilson ft.
Kanye West,
“Transform Ya” – Chris Brown
“One Less Lonely Girl” – Justin Bieber
“Goodbye” – Kristina DeBarge
“Telephone” – Lady Gaga ft. Beyonce
“Video Phone” – Beyonce ft Lady Gaga
“Nothing on You” – B.O.B. ft Bruno
Mars
“Rude Boy” – Rihanna
“Paparazzi ”– Lady Gaga
“My Girls Bad” – Ludacris ft Nicki Minaj
“Blah Blah Blah” – Ke$ha ft 3oh!3
“Your Love is My Drug” – Ke$ha
“Need You Now”– Lady Antebellum
“How Low” – Ludacris
“Every Girl” – Young Money
“Bedrock” – Young Money
“You’re A Jerk” – New Boyz
“Love Story” – Taylor Swift
“One Time” – Justin Bieber
“Meet Me Halfway” – Black Eyed Peas
“Forever” – Chris Brown
“Drop the World” – Lil Wayne ft
Eminem
“Tik Tok” – Ke$ha
“Drop it Low” – Ester Dean
“Carry Out” – Timbaland ft Justin
Timberlake
“In My Head” – Jason Derulo
“Say Ahh” – Trey Songz
“I invented Sex” – Trey Songz
“Bad Romance” - Lady Gaga
“Hard” – Rihanna
“Baby” – Justin Bieber
“I gotta feeling” – Black Eyed Peas
“Tie Me Down” – New Boyz ft. Ray J
“Sexy Chick”– David Guetta feat Akon
“Shut it Down” – Pitbull
“Say Something”- Timbaland
“Imma Be” – Black Eyed Peas
“Empire State of Mind” – Jay-Z ft Alicia
Keys
“You Belong With Me” – Taylor Swift
Samantha Deane
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T’dessa Allen
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Chaperones keep
students in order
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Whether it’s you and a significant other or you and a group
of friends going to Prom, eating at restaurants prior to Prom
has been a very popular thing to do.
Around the Phoenix Convention Center, there are multiple restaurants to eat at.
Some places take reservations, so feel free to call ahead,
especially if there’s a large party going.
Whatever you choose, have fun and don’t forget your manners.
Kincaid’s
Location: Collier Center
Food: Seafood and Steak
Price Ranges: $11-$30
The Compass Room
Location: The Hyatt
Food: Shrimp, steak, salad,
pork
Price Ranges: $31-$60
Majerle’s Sports Grill
Location: 24th North, 2nd
street.
Food: Burgers, Wings,
nachos, appetizers
Price Ranges-$10-$30
Hard Rock Café
Location: 201 East
Washington Street
Food: Burgers, Wings,
nachos, appetizers
Price Ranges-$16-$25
Coach and Willie’s Sports
Bar
Location: 412 South 3rd
Street
Food: Burgers, Wings,
nachos, appetizers
Price Ranges-$11-$30
Alice Coopers’ Town
Location: 101 East Jackson
Street.
Food: Bar-B-Q/ Burgers,
Wings, nachos, appetizers
Price Ranges-$10-$15
Pizzeria Bianco
Location: 623 East Adams
Street.
Food: Pizza/pasta
Price Ranges: $16-$25
For many upperclassmen, Prom will be a night to remember; however, chaperones will be there to keep us all in order.
One faculty member that will be at Prom is English teacher,
Lisa Cardinale. This will be her fourth year as a chaperone
and she enjoys it every year.
This year, prom will be even more special for Cardinale,
considering this will be the first group of seniors she has seen
through all of high school who will be attending the event.
“I enjoy seeing the upperclassmen all dressed up and enjoying their last big event before graduation,” Cardinale stated.
Though the night is full of dressing up and dancing, last
year Cardinale loved watching students dance to “Sandstorm”,
the worst part according to her is that she has to wear uncomfortable shoes.
Anne Kauffman, Prom sponsor, will also be chaperoning
Prom this year, and like previous years is really looking forward to the event. Though for her the night of Prom is more
of running around and making sure everything is running
smoothly, it does have its rewards.
“The best thing about chaperoning Prom, is hearing the
compliments we receive about how well behaved the students
are,” Kauffman said.
Another chaperone at Prom will be assistant varsity softball
coach, Britnee Abrams. This will be Abrams first year chaperoning the event, and she is greatly look forward to it. She is
most excited about being able to see her players dressed up,
and celebrating their last event before the next stage in their
lives.
“It’s an event for the seniors and they should enjoy it,”
Abrams remarked.
Another newbie to the prom chaperoning scene is culinary arts teacher, Brian Dudo. He knows that there have been
months of preparation for the event and can’t wait to see it all
come together.
This will give him a chance to “interact with students” outside of the classroom, which he feels is always a great experience.
Though Prom should be enjoyable for all that attend, remember to “make smart choices” and make it a night to remember.
Prom changes over the years
Modesty Perdue
Reporter
Prom night can become one of the
most important occasions in any young
adult’s life, and what you wear needs to
be carefully considered if you want to
turn heads when you make your grand
entrance.
Career Specialist Suzi Coleman
walked in to her Prom with a spring
green, slinky, hand made dress.
Prom is one of the most stylish events
that you can attend along with a wedding, and one of the purposes is for girls
to show off their most glamorous outfit.
While the boys sit and admire the gorgeousness of their appearance.
In 2002, English teacher Jenna Serafini
wore a dress similar to a wedding dress.
Candy colors are back in and poufy ball
gowns are back in along with up-dos.
Boys, however, have broken out of
the traditional tuxedo mold, goodbye to
matching bowties cummerbunds, and
hello to hip-hop-era hat, canes, shiny
ties, tails, all-back, all white, and every
bright color in between.
However, the lavish spending on
Proms has gotten out of control in some
communities.
“Spending takes the focus away from
what’s really important, because it is
much more fun without the fear of
overspending,” Serafini said.
3-D Design teacher Sheryl Schmid
disagreed.
“Young men and women can learn a
valuable financial life lesson by budgeting and planning for Prom expenses,”
Schmid said.
A big difference between now and
then is that going to Prom has become
more flexible about going with friends
instead of having a date.
Glade Wilson didn’t have a date for his
Prom, so he was set up on a blind date,
with a gorgeous girl, by one of his close
friends. Later that night was a tragedy
of, as Wilson described, “Romeo-andJuliet proportions” when he got denied
after asking the girl if she would like to
go out another night.
“It was very depressing, but I had a
great time at Prom,” Wilson explained.
Whether hanging with friends, dancing on the dance floor, going out to eat,
or renting a hotel make sure you make
your Prom memorable.
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Girls, boys can ask that special someone Save money
this year
Alex Ramirez
Reporter
Odds are you’ve had you’re eye on
a certain boy or girl all year, and the
only thing that would make Prom more
magical is going with that one person.
The only problem is you have to ask
him or her and fast! Time is winding
down until that magnificent night and
finding that perfect date is crucial.
So how do you get the date of your
dreams?
Well, if you’re already in a steady relationship with someone then you pretty
much have everything all covered.
“If I were to ask my boyfriend to
Prom I would probably put a bunch of
sticky notes with the words ‘will you go
to Prom with me’ all over his car,” suggested Junior Tamera Lepore.
But for many boys and girls out there,
this isn’t the case.
If you don’t have anyone yet, your
best bet is to look among your circle of
friends; however, this results in a “just
friends” date and some people are
looking for the exact opposite.
So, you’ve been watching this special
person all year and you know his or her
personality, well, now all that’s left to do
is to get up, find the courage, and ask
them to Prom!
Lots of guys get let down when it
comes to asking a girl to Prom because
they aren’t sure how to go about asking.
There are many ways to ask her, you
could come up with a scavenger hunt
through the school and at the end of
it you’re standing there asking her to
Prom, or you could spell out Prom on
some balloons and leave them on her
desk in one of her classes. That way
you can surprise her making her feel
special.
However, do not drop hints and assume she knows you want her to go
with you because that’s confusing! So
just come right out and ask her. It can
be as effortless as holding a rose and
simply asking her “will you go to Prom
with me?”
Ultimately guys you just need to be
brave and ask the girl in whatever way
you like.
Girls, there’s nothing wrong with
asking a boy to Prom.
It’s a way to take control of the
situation instead of waiting for him to
ask you. It’s a little bit harder for you
to ask them only because most boys
aren’t worried about you asking them
in some cute way. But that’s no excuse
not to try and put a little effort into
asking the big question.
For English teacher Melanie Allen she
was too afraid to ask her crush for fear
that he would say no.
“We had been friends for years, so
we knew each other pretty well, but
when it came down to it, I chickened
out and didn’t ask him,” Allen shared.
Although she went to Prom with a
different date, she later found out that
had she asked him, he would have said
yes. She advised girls to not be afraid
to step up and do what most believe
to be something “only guys should have
to do.”
On the other hand, if you are waiting
for that special boy to ask you, be patient! It’s hard and you can’t rush them.
“Rejection scares me the most! Plus
I’d be all nervous to ask her,” said Senior Shane Galindo.
Don’t be scared of rejection, it can
Finding your
Prom rhythm
Jasmine Ray
Ad Rep
Are you sick of standing on the wall or sitting during your
entire Prom because you can’t dance and not to mention your
date can’t either?
Anyone who’s ever been on a dance floor knows that not
everyone is a natural when it comes to dancing.
“I don’t think girls should dirty dance at the Prom or dress
inappropriately,” Junior Catalina Clouser said.
If you’ve ever seen the film Can’t Buy Me Love, you’d surely
remember the scene of Patrick Dempsey trying to learn his
dance moves by watching traditional African dances on the
TV. Unfortunately, not everyone has the luck or the ability to
start a new dance craze accidentally.
The first thing to remember when you’re on the floor is to
move with the music. If you have a sense of rhythm, you’ll
be able to find the beat in any song. If you don’t, just sway
side to side -- it’s simple and you can’t possibly make a fool
of yourself.
Singing along helps connect with the song, making it easier
to dance to. It also makes it be more fun for you and your
partner when you sing the songs together.
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be cruel, but trying to ask through a
friend or dropping hints can show you
have no confidence, and to some people that’s a turnoff.
If you procrastinate out of fear, a
more confident person can snag your
perfect date. So ask him or her to Prom
and try not to wait until the last minute!
English teacher Angela Jackson’s senior year boyfriend broke up with her
the day before her high school Prom.
Then he called her the day of the dance
and begged her to go with him but she
said “no way.”
Jackson said that she had to go to
Prom because she was on Prom court,
so not going was out of the question
and going alone was not an option either.
A junior named Andy, who Jackson
described as a class clown, was majorly
in love with her and heard what happened. One night he came to her house
with his guitar and started singing asking her to Prom and she agreed. (And it
turned out he had won a drawing for a
free limo and she won Prom queen!)
“That night turned out to be amazing despite everything that happened,”
said Jackson. Jackson advised that even
though you may not have a date, one
may come around unexpectedly and
turn your Prom into an unforgettable
night.
Finding a date for Prom is critical,
even though it can be a very intimidating and nerve wracking situation for
most, but in the end no one ever wants
to end up alone on that magical night.
So get up and ask the date of your
dreams to Prom before its too late!
The last thing you want to do is embarrass your partner, so
stray away from old school steps like “the sprinkler” or “the
running man.” For the sake of others, don’t perform them
outside of the privacy of your home.
Occasionally the DJ will play a song that requires specific dance moves. For example, “The Cupid Shuffle” or the
“YMCA” are popular group dances. Join in, you’ll most likely
already know the dance that goes along with it and if you look
silly, that’s what they’re meant for. Don’t take them seriously
or you’ll lose the fun in it.
If all else fails and you have no clue what to do, watch others and see what they’re doing. Copy their moves or come up
with your own adaptation of it. Also, your partner may be
doing something that you can join in on.
When slow dancing, escort your partner to the floor with
grace. Be respectful and act slowly. Traditionally, the man
leads the woman. You can either perform an arrangement like
the waltz or just transfer your weight back and forth. Remember to follow the music by stepping to the beat.
“Stick with what you’re able to do on the dance floor,” Junior Michael Brown said.
Gentlemen, don’t put your hands lower than her waist
because depending on the girl, putting your hands too low
can be disrespectful and offensive. It’s better to be safe than
sorry.
During any dance, keep small talk so that it enables you
and your partner to loosen up and enjoy yourself more.
Overall, have fun when dancing. You won’t enjoy it if you
take it too seriously.
Photo by Matt Longdon
Keep money in your wallet this year with
prom saving tips.
Dylan Owens
Reporter
Do you ever wonder how to save
money for prom? Senior Daniel Romo
saved money last year by buying his
own tux instead of renting one.
Romo suggested going to Burlington
Coat Factory or Stacy Adams for expensive items for Prom.
Romo also suggested that instead
of going out to a fancy restaurant you
could stay at home and make your date
dinner or go to a buffet with a bunch
of friends.
Senior Sarah Lopez agreed that instead of going to a fancy restaurant,
invite your friends over to your house
and have your parents set up a meal for
you and all of your friends.
Senior Stephanie Hibbard explained
that the best way to save money on
Prom is to get a job to pay for it or have
people pay for it for you. Which is exactly what happened to Hibbard last
year?
“I made my own jewelry, did my own
nails and I had my mom do my hair,”
Hibbard also suggested that a way to
save money on tuxes or dresses is that
if you know people who work at those
stores then they could try to get you
discounts on those items.
In addition to getting ready for
Prom, going to dinner is just as important, Hibbard said that if you go to dinner with a bunch of friends try splitting
some of the meals to save money.
Lopez bought her dress last year on
sale at JC Penny’s.
Lopez said that when you need to get
your hair and nails done don’t go to a
regular salon, go to a beauty school and
the students that attend there can work
on you.
Senior Sarah Lopez also suggested
that instead of going to a fancy restaurant, have invite your friends over
to your house and have your parents
set up a meal for you and all of your
friends.
Lopez also said that when you get
your accessories don’t go out and spend
a whole lot of money, see if your friends
may have some jewelry that you’re
looking for.
Lopez said that “family is the best
way to say money” and her sister provided jewelry for to use and she did her
hair, finger nails, and toe nails for $20.
Prom distracting student work Things to do if Prom isn’t for you
Katie Powell
Public Relations
Photo by: Amy Madanat
Students show that prom isn’t a distraction from school.
Arian Kellwood
Many students say that because Prom
is on a Saturday it doesn’t really affect
Reporter
their education.
“I think it really depends on the stuBy this time, many students are dent and whether or not they’re focused
caught up in the hustle and bustle of on their classes. If they really care about
getting ready for Prom. How should school they won’t let Prom be too much
I do my hair? What color should my of a distraction. It’s a maturity thing,”
dress be? When should I get my nails Senior Dawn Shreve said.
done? What if I don’t get a date in time?
To English teacher Kim Fisher some
Where should I take her for dinner? Are students let Prom take over their lives
all of those questions and worries dis- and it becomes their top priority.
tracting you or your school work?
“Prom is not the end of the world,”
Some think that students get a little Fisher said, “Most students don’t let
ahead of themselves when it comes to Prom consume their everyday lives
preparing for Prom.
though.”
Some girls want the perfect dress,
Some teachers feel that the real probthe perfect hair style, the perfect every- lem is that students could spend their
thing, and money isn’t an object.
money on something more worthwhile
Some girls have been dreaming about or save it.
going to Prom ever since they heard of
Think about it, you’re a girl spending
what it was, and they envision that it nearly $200 on a dress, $150 on a new
should look something like their future haircut, color, and style, about $30 dolwedding. A few guys are the same way, lars on nails, and $50 on shoes which
they want everything to be perfect for adds up quickly. That’s not including
their date.
Prom tickets and pictures. At the end
For most students and teachers, of the night you’ve spent close to over
Prom doesn’t really affect students and $500 dollars, all of that money could
their school work.
have been spent on something more
“If students let Prom affect their useful.
school work they need serious help,” JuStudents and teachers have made it
nior Brittany Hoegner said.
quite clear that Prom isn’t a distraction.
The day has almost come that nearly
every junior and senior has been waiting for since they first entered high
school: Prom.
While most of the upperclassmen
take joy in the dregs of prom, some of
them prefer not to attend this A-list
event. Juniors Stevie Vaughn, David
Luna, and Nathan Smith are all skipping Prom this year.
“I don’t have a date,” Vaughn stated.
“I’m going to Vegas to do some gambling instead,” Vaughn joked (He said
that he was really just going to hang out
at home or with some friends instead).
Luna said that he hopes to record his
first album that day. He is in the band
The Russian Dog Experiment with Juniors Brandon Olive and Danny Mehmedi, and former student Brandon
Rouse. For Luna he is going to practice
his set or some songs.
“The economy is so terrible that I
don’t have enough money for a ticket for
myself, let alone me and a date,” Smith
explained. “I’ll probably just go to see a
movie instead.”
Seeing a movie is an ideal thing to do
if you don’t attend prom, especially if
you go with friends or your significant
other. Some movies to see are Alice in
Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, She’s
Out of My League, and Repo Men.
Some people are just adamant about
not going to Prom, such as Senior Nathan Cole.
“Prom is a ridiculous event made for
people with money,” Cole said. “I’ll be
going to Wet N’ Wild instead.”
Wet N’ Wild is open weekends from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout March,
and begins extending its hours in May.
Another option for something to do
on Prom night is skating, like ice skating or roller skating, which can actually
Photo provided by Google Images
be fun. There are ice skating rinks in
Peoria and Scottsdale, such as the Alltel Ice Den and Polar Ice. The Alltel Ice
Den is located on Frank Lloyd Wright
and Bell Road, off the Loop 101, and
Polar Ice is on 83rd and Bell, next to the
Peoria Sports Complex.
Roller skating rinks include Rollero
Family Roller Skating on 73rd and Indian School, Great Skate located on 43rd
and Peoria and Rollerplex Entertainment Roller Skating Rink on 75th Avenue between Bell and Greenway.
Castles n’ Coasters or going to the
mall could be good options for those
who can only do things in a close proximity. Even just staying home and enjoying time alone or with family, or
hanging out with your significant other,
or friends, can be fun instead of going
to Prom.
Whatever you decide to do whether
you go to prom or not, it is essential to
stay safe and out of trouble, and refrain
from dying of boredom.
Students find attending Prom undesirable
Danny Mehmedi
Reporter
It’s Prom time once again, and while
many students are renting formal wear
and limousines, there are a good number who are content to ignore the event
completely.
There are many different reasons why
students choose not to go to Prom. The
most common seems to be not being
able to find a date in time. Some students find the event to be overpriced,
and overrated. Others it seems just don’t
like to dance.
“I would go if I had a date, I guess,”
Junior Cyruss Corriere commented.
“But I wouldn’t go by myself, mostly
because I don’t like the music they play
or dancing very much. If I had a date I
would deal with it.”
Prom can be very expensive as well.
Msn.com stated that the average total
cost for Prom night is $1000. (Includes
dress, tux, tickets, food, and transport
collectively). Even if it doesn’t cost quite
that much, Prom is still pretty pricey by
most student worker standards.
Some students that are able to go to
prom still choose not to, and feel very
strongly about it.
“I would rather die than go to Prom,”
Junior Brandon Olive exclaimed, “It is
a complete and total waste of time and
money.”
Olive also explained that his girlfriend feels the same way about prom.
Although Corriere will not be attending Prom this year, he keeps an open
mind about going next year.
“I’ll probably go to my senior Prom,”
Corriere said, “I mean I figure I should
go to at least one school dance. Just to
see what it’s all about.”
Olive, on the other hand, feels too
strongly about Prom to give it a chance.
“No. No Prom ever,” he adamantly
expressed.
English teacher Kim Fisher and
French teacher Anne Kauffman have
been running Moon Valley’s Prom for
five years and though they understand
why students don’t go to Prom, they feel
those students are missing out.
“I suppose some students just don’t
have the money, or a date. Maybe
they’re too shy to ask. But they are missing out. You only get two chances to go
to prom ever and then that’s it. End of
story,” Fisher said.
Fisher also offered some reasons why
students should go.
“You will get old, and you will regret
not going. Plus it’s a chance to dress
up and be special. Prom is a great high
school experience.”
And if your problem is getting a date,
Fisher suggests going alone or with
friends.
“Prom can be a lot of fun without a
date. I took my best friend. And I always see kids just going with a group of
friends. Just have fun,” she said.
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