Prom

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A promenade dance or promenade,[1][2] commonly called a prom is a dance party for high school students. This event is usually held near the end of the school year.

At a prom, a "prom king" and a "prom queen" may be revealed. These are honorary titles awarded to students elected in a school-wide vote before prom.[3][4][5]

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  1. Zimmerman, Jonathan (2013-05-03). "Prom An Iconic American Tradition". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2013-05-20.
  2. "prom | Origin and meaning of prom by Online Etymology Dictionary". www.etymonline.com. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
  3. Carlos, Amanda (2010-04-29). "Carlos Commentary: Summit students enjoy a successful prom". Fontana Herald News. Retrieved 2010-05-05.
  4. "Hudson High Prom Court Nominations". Archived from the original on 2012-10-25. Retrieved 2012-09-18.
  5. "Nominations Should be Based Upon More than Popularity". Archived from the original on 2013-04-10. Retrieved 2013-02-25.