Weeks of preparation has passed and finally last February 9, 2007 at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City, the annual JS Prom took place and I guess the senior and the junior batches and the UP High faculty and staff really had a great time during that wonderful evening of laughter, prophecies, legacies and dances.
Every year, the University of the Philippines High School in Cebu holds its annual JS Prom. Usually, the juniors and the seniors allot some of their time for the afternoon JS Prom practices. Two weeks before the big day, (that is, two weeks before February 9, 2007) we had the pairing session where the juniors will have to be paired with the seniors and the seniors with the juniors. It was raining that day so I could barely remember the date. (for me, it was not so memorable) But during that pairing I was glad because my pair was handsome and most of my batch mates would like to have him as their partner. Lucky me, I was one of his pairs. (April D. and I were his partners for the prom).
At first, I thought it would be difficult to bond with him because I've never talked to him before and for me, bonding with the partner is important so that somehow the shyness will go away during the big day. And I was glad because he was not a mean person (as I presumed..)and I was able to befriend him because of the constant afternoon practices.
During those weeks of practices we were taught by our teachers on how to walk slowly and be lady like even once in awhile. (we were even made to wear sandals with heels!) We were also taught on how to act with our pair and how to dance for the dancing proper.
The day before the big day, we had a general rehearsal at the Waterfront Hotel. The juniors went there earlier than us and we soon followed in the afternoon. There we had to do the things we have practiced at school and try to do them the way they should be during the big day. We still had our sandals then and so we practiced there on how to walk with our sandals. We ended the afternoon by saying our goodbyes and with the hope that all will be well during the big day.
Then the big day came. I was surprised to see my playful, childish and noisy classmates in their long gowns and tuxedos looking so elegant and prominent. When I came at the place, I immediately took the opportunity to be with my classmates and share some moments with them through having our pictures taken. For me, it was important to have our pictures taken that day because it was our last prom and sad to say, it will be the last time that we'll share that night together at that wonderful place.
I really took the chance to bond with my classmates and batch mates because I know it will be one of the most memorable times of our lives. When the program started, we all walked through the stage with our partners and flaunted our gowns so that the judges (the teachers were the judges) will be able to see our poise and we were hoping that we might be able to get a spot at the senior prince or princess or even the prom king or queen!
We soon had our dinner and I honestly ate heartily because I was also hungry during that time. After that, the tribute followed. I was glad because I can really see that the juniors really gave their best in performing the tribute to the seniors. Then the prophecy followed. I think the seniors were happy to hear their names and seeing how the juniors prophecized the senior batch. The legacy followed and then the announcement of the junior prince, junior princess, senior prince, senior princess and ofcourse the prom king and queen..
The most awaited part of the program came. (the dancing part!) for me, this is the most awaited part of the prom because this is the time when the juniorsnad the seniors bond with each other and perform silly stuffs. (Despite the gowns and the suits og the guys! take note!) We all danced wildly and we really had a wonderful time. I was even surprised because this time, the faculty joined the fun. It was really fun seeing all of us having a great time and laughing all the time.
The fun stopped when the last dance was announced. I had no special someone to dance with so we, all the singles of our batch gathered and danced together. We all danced with happiness and enjoyment. I thought that time that I should just enjoy the moment and be with these people because I might miss this people someday. I also watched the couples as they dance with the people they consider special to their hearts.
All in all, I was glad about our last JS Prom. Despite the fact that this will be our last JS Prom, I'm still glad because I had the whole night enjoying with my batchmates and ofcourse the juniors. I'm also glad to know that the juniors and the seniors are getting along well. I'm already contented now knowing that we had a great batch and that we really had a wonderful relationship with the younger batches.
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