PARSIPPANY — Parsippany High School’s Class of 2023 celebrated their prom on Thursday, June 1, at “The Grand” in Totowa.
This milestone event marks a memorable time for the students as they celebrate their accomplishments and enjoy a special evening together. Prom offers a chance to create lasting memories, dress elegantly, and dance the night away with friends. It’s a momentous occasion that signifies the end of their high school journey. The Class of 2023 eagerly awaits this special weekend filled with fun, laughter, and cherished moments.
First, there was a big photoshoot before prom at Veterans Park, Parsippany. Most, if not all, the seniors gathered around to take memorable photos with their dates, friends, and family. This lasted from 3:30 to 4:30 when they took things to The Grand in Totowa.
As the seniors started arriving, they were greeted by their teachers from school. They were encouraged to take more pictures with their teachers and the outside garden, which included a balcony with stairs leading to a pedestal-like area. This lasted from 5:00 to 6:00 and went on to the main event.
The senior class went into the dining/dance hall and had a DJ playing songs for an hour or so before they were seated for dinner. They were served a variety of dishes ranging from chicken parmesan, sausages, and fish to salads, pizza bread bites, mashed potatoes, etc. They went back to dancing and finished the party with some cake and a whole class photo.
That same night, the next move was to take a party bus to New York City and enjoy the scenery plus take pictures. This is where the seniors met many people complimenting their clothes and giving them advice and the best of luck with their future.
The fun is not over, as the senior class now enjoys Prom Weekend at Wildwood Boardwalk and Beach. They arrive at their motels between 8:00 to 10:00 AM, settling in and going to the beach/boardwalk. On the first day, the senior class went to the beach and split up to enjoy various activities such as Spikeball, water lacrosse/football, sunbathing, volleyball, etc. The senior class also had an event called Rhyme without Reason, where they dressed up as the statement that rhymes, such as Post Malone and Traffic Cone.
As day two begins, the senior class goes enjoy their breakfast with warm pancakes, eggs, and more at Angelo’s. The weather was colder and windier than usual, but that didn’t stop them. The people shown in the pictures participated in a Volleyball game and had a mini audience, recreating a professional volleyball game. At lunch, the senior class was provided with free pizza back at the motel and enjoyed it the poolside at the motel. Everyone enjoyed this last day at the boardwalk, going on rollercoasters, go-carting, arcade games, and the big Ferris Wheel!
The next day, the seniors pack their stuff and leave the hotel. They all meet up one last time and say their goodbyes realizing Prom and Prom Weekend went way too fast but will be a core memory for all of them.
