LCHS Prom Grand march a prelude to “A Night in Rome"

 

[April 30, 2023] 

The Lincoln Community High School prom Grand March was moved to the Roy S. Anderson Gymnasium Saturday evening in consideration for the windy conditions, and threat that rain could come to the community before the event was completed. This is the second year that the LCHS Prom Grand March has been moved inside due to weather.

Even though the march was not outside on the lawn of the Logan County Courthouse, it was a lovely event with a stunning group of young men and women participating. More than 200 prom goers began their night with the march. Among the guys and gals, there was a huge variety of wardrobes. No two gowns were alike, though the colors of pink, blue and back did dominate.

There were several guy/gal combinations that went down the aisle, but there were also more than a few gal-pals who went as a group, and guys who opted to “go stag” for the evening. But the guys also did not dominate in the “go stag” scenario as a few of the ladies also chose to take in the prom independent of a companion.

The march was scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. but spectators started arriving long before, and start time, there was hardly a seat left in the house. Proud parents and other family members along with family friends and fellow students were there to make some noise when their favorite prom attendee was introduced.

Jim Williams manned the fog machine, and as in many past years, Joe Ryan served as the emcee, introducing everyone, as they made their way through a lovely white draped trellis down an aisle of lush green ferns and florals provided by Ace Hardware.

Once again this year, the grand march was coordinated by Kathie Williams of Small Town Creations and WLCN Radio. Ken Richert provided the sound system and music for the event.

The night began with Ryan thanking all the guests for attending, then sending out acknowledgement and thanks to the sponsors of the grand march for 2023.

The march entrants would then walk through the mist toward the center of the gymnasium. Loud cheers would draw their attention and they would smile and wave at those who had come to cheer for them. A quick stop for the cameras and then off the floor so the next attendees could have their moment in the spotlight.

After the march the prom goers were ready to head out for the rest of their night where they would enjoy “A Night in Rome” at the 2023 LCHS Junior Senior Prom.

[Nila Smith]