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The Senior Prom is on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Michael’s Banquet Facility at 4885 Southwestern Blvd in Hamburg. According to the Orchard Park High School webpage, to attend prom, seniors must register between April 21 and May 2 using their MySchoolBucks account. If students plan to bring an outside guest, they must print and fill out the guest form.
Each OP senior attending the prom with an OP guest must register and pay for themselves individually. If a student is bringing an underclassman or an outside guest, the OPHS senior must register and pay for both themselves and their date.
¨Prom is a special night that symbolizes the end of an era and the beginning of new adventures, where memories are made with friends that will last a lifetime. Prom serves as a symbol for what’s
to come in life,¨ says Lana Hollins, a senior.
It’s necessary to ensure all students are prepared. Students need to be sure all required information is answered when filling out the outside guest form, including having a copy of a photo ID and all signatures. Guest forms go to House 2 by May 16. If a guest is from another high school, the administrator at that high school must sign the guest form, too. If a guest doesn’t attend school or is enrolled in college, a school administrator’s signature is not necessary. However, a parent signature is still required despite the age of a guest. The doors to the prom will open at 6:00 p.m., and students should not arrive earlier.
¨Prom means so much to me. It’s a night that I can be around my friends. I get to spend time with my significant other and dress up all pretty after being in sweats in school all the time. The best part for me is having my parents see me as I walk down the stairs, an ‘I’m proud of how far you’ve come’ moment, the end of senior year before I go to college,¨ said Clara Wiegel.
It’s crucial to understand that prom takes a lot of preparation. Making sure to complete registration requirements and showing up on time is necessary. Although prom requires several precautions before the day, many students consider it one of the most exciting nights of their lives.
¨Safety at prom is super important. As someone who has been to prom, many people overlook the safety aspect. Drunk driving is something that everyone should be aware of and plan on rides for prom. Make sure no one drives a vehicle under the influence of anything. Drunk driving is a super dangerous thing, and people need to be aware of the consequences and the safety risks,” said senior Julia Josyln.
Safety is a significant aspect to understand for Prom, especially from a student’s perspective. Students need to resist peer pressure and make smart decisions.
A safety event is held for Orchard Park High School senior students during the school day prior to Prom. It is held outside and demonstrates plausible consequences for drinking and driving, like a car crash that can even lead to fatalities. Safety is not only important to adults but students as well.
Seniors should read and review all rules and regulations in advance of Prom. Prom is a stepping stone that opens the door to new beginnings. However, responsibility must couple with having a memorable night.
