Now through early May is prom season in Appalachia. Most high schools in my area have senior proms-although a few of the smaller schools may have junior/senior proms.
Proms have changed since I was in high school-we had them in the gym. These days high schools rent fancy locations for their proms. Over the years some graduating classes from Murphy have chosen to hold their prom in the historic Cherokee County Courthouse (the courthouse is made of blue marble in case you didn’t know).
One thing that hasn’t changed about prom-the pretty dresses; elegant hairdos; sharp looking suits; and heightened excitement.
Tipper
Appalachia Through My Eyes – A series of photographs from my life in Southern Appalachia.
How did they get so good looking in so few years. I have been working at it for 80 years and still am not there!
how pretty our girls are.
Hi Tipper,Beautiful young ladys and handsome young men,oh to be young,to be young once again. God Bless!Jean
Thinking of Sheryl Paul’s remark about renting limos: A few years back I read about a couple that went to the Prom on (or in) his Dad’s nearly new John Deere tractor. It was huge, had an air-conditioned cab and they had planned it well in advance (she was OK with it)so he cleaned it up really good. With a price, new, of about $185,000 it was the most expensive ride at the prom.
Oh, the ladies in the pic are really stunning…
Tipper.
those young ladies are beautiful and their pron gowns are lovely.
Tipper, what beautiful young ladies and their prom gowns are lovely. They look like our minister’s daughters here in Mo.I know how proud you must be of those young ladies.
We sure are.
Your Princesses sure don’t look like Indians today!!
tipper the girls are gorgeous in their beautiful gowns.. i love the pictures.. and it will be something to have memories of … in years to come.. they have grown to be beautiful talented young ladies.. inside and out.. and i know it is because of their wonderful parents.. and especially you.. i cant thank you enough for brightening my life.. im so thankful for finding your corner of the world…
sending big ladybug hugs and love
xoxoxo
lynn
the girls look lovely!
Tipper,
Beautiful girls and dresses, too!
They all look like princesses!
The boys are quite handsome also.
Memories forever!
Thanks for posting the pictures Tipper…
Tipper,
The Girls look fabulous! I know you and
the Deer Hunter are so proud. We are all
proud and happy for Chitter and Chatter
and watching them grow up has been a
pleasure. Enjoy this Lifetime event.
…Ken
Chitter and Chatter look adorable. What memories, Prom!!!
Your daughters sure are especially beautiful in their finery. Now I am curious about the origin of the school prom.
Lovely daughters. I have two grandsons who will be attending prom in a few weeks with their girls and know what you mean.
Such an exciting time!
Enjoy!
The girls are beautiful! Hope they made some wonderful memories to cherish forever.
The girls are beautiful Tipper. Around here groups get together and rent Limo’s for the evening too. Very expensive night for all.
Thanks for sharing the pictures of the girls. They look absolutely fabulous. I hope their evening was wonderful and memorable. I really looked forward to this family posting from you!
How beautiful Chitter and Chatter look, all “decked out” for their Senior Prom! I remember, having taught in high school for years and being one of the faculty chaperones for the big social event of the year at our school, how exciting it was to see the “Grand March” and the students dressed in their finest. May this year’s prom be a memorable occasion for them!
They are beautiful. Know you are very proud of them.
The dresses are beautiful and so are the models! I happened to be thumbing through a magazine at the doctor’s office that showed this years styles. They honestly looked like something a fancy bartender would wear – short, very short and not what we know as formal. Glad to see your girls know what a prom dress should look like.
The girls are totally gorgeous and Alex is sharp too!