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sky was heavy with clouds, temperatures were cooler than one might
have hoped for on a May Saturday, and the wind was whipping about
blowing sometimes to the point that long hair went flying into the
air, and the idea of a long dress brought pictures of the wind
grabbing the hems and not letting go.
Yet, as the day evolved into the evening, the winds settled down
quite a bit, though not completely. By 4:30 p.m. the clouds were
parting enough that while still present, the sun was peeking through
from time to time, and with the sun came slightly warmer
temperatures.
In total, it ended up being a perfect evening for a Prom Grand March
on the lawn of the historic Mount Pulaski Courthouse.
Guests started arriving early parents, grandparents,
extended relatives, good friends, and members of the community
filled the lawn alongside prom attendees who were there early to
mingle with those guests and compare wardrobes with each other.
This year, the prom march took a new turn, a turn
around the corner of the courthouse and then onward to the base of
the steps. There was no march through the courthouse as in past
years, and the fresh new approach to the march was, well…refreshing.
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As attendees’ names were called, there were singles -
going stag, pairs, and even one group of three that drew a lot of
attention from the audience.
The three guys in their baby blue tuxedos with their
black bow ties and shades were very well received by the crowd.
Once again at this prom the ladies were stunning, in beautiful gowns
and no two were alike. The men expressed themselves well through
their wardrobe and their accessories, from cool shades to a black
cowboy hat.
At the end of the introduction of the prom attendees,
the 2023 prom court was introduced, and the king and queen were
named.
The 2023 Prom Queen was Kate Beckers with Gavin Smith
crowned as the Prom King. The announcement was met with loud cheers
for both from the audience as well as the other members of the 2023
Prom Court.
After a few posed photos, the event was called
finished, but it seemed no one was in any big hurry to leave.
Friends teamed up together, parents swooned over their dressed-up
teenagers and plenty of kind words were flowing as the attendees of
the 2023 Prom Grand March prepared to head out for the main event.
[Nila Smith]
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