Proms are really a right of passage of sorts. For many young men, it is the first time they have the opportunity to really dress up - tux, bow tie, etc. And for the young women, there is something special about picking out that perfect prom dress. Some couples go all out - limo, fancy meal, etc - while others take a more economical route. Either way, it's a very special occasion.
That's why it's especially exciting for us to be a part of post prom parties. We usually get to do two of these each year and it's always a fun time. And the post prom parties usually follow a similar pattern. When we come to set up the course, the parents and chaperons are hard at work, getting everything set up for the prom participants. They know it's a special event and they want them to have a great time. When we arrive to pick up the course (very early the next morning), the parents are still hard at work, but perhaps moving a little slower. Everyone is a little bleary eyed, but there is a sense of satisfaction in the air.
Here are a couple of pictures from this year's proms. The one on the left is from Linn-Mar, just before the youth arrived. The picture on the right is Central City just after the youth have wrapped up for the evening/morning. And no, that's not a really large golf ball on the right, just a basketball that wandered over to check out the course.
