By Kishal Shah – Staff Reporter

Jonathan Law’s Senior Prom will take place on Saturday, May 17, at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven.

The theme for the 2025 Prom is “Spring By The Shore” to celebrate the welcoming of spring and to keep in theme with the venue location.  

For those who choose to attend, Post-Prom will be held directly afterwards, at the Shelton SportsCenter, from 11:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

In preparation for the event, the Prom Committee, consisting of Student Council members and seniors who have volunteered their time, helped to plan and communicate the theme and itinerary for the evening.

Senior class secretary Madelyn Baranowsky played a vital role regarding Prom preparations and planning. 

“My biggest piece of advice is to start prepping for Prom earlier than you think you need to,” Baranowsky said. “There are so many things that need to get done and you don’t want to be scrambling at the last minute.”

Baranowsky added that an essential aspect of planning {rom was time management and spacing out responsibilities.

“Make appointments early, and try to have somewhat of an idea of what you want your look to be so that you have time to decide,” Baranowsky added. 

Baranowsky also provided a breakdown of her outfit and what directed the style she chose!

“I didn’t have much inspiration behind my look – I just knew some key features that I wanted,” Baranowsky said. “Sparkles and beading were something that I really wanted, as well as having a fitted top and a flowy bottom.”

Prom has been historically known as an event to showcase art through fashion and clothing, and every attendee’s outfit incorporates personal style, while also paying tribute to the theme.

Senior Class Vice President Sunaina Khan has played an essential role in deciding the theme for the 2025 Senior Prom. 

“The Senior Prom Committee came together to decide on a beach-y and summery theme since spring was right around the corner,” Khan said. “Our Prom location this year is at Anthony’s Ocean View, which definitely played a factor into it as well since it has a beautiful waterfront.”

Senior class president Sarah Ahmed also worked concurrently with Khan to promote the theme for the event.

“Since the venue was at the beach we wanted the advertising and the venue to be beach themed, with it also tying into the spring season,” Ahmed said.

As Vice President, Khan also managed the responsibility of setting budgets and managing expenses for the event. 

“One of the biggest challenges has been managing costs and making sure we have enough funding to cover everything we want our seniors to experience,” Khan said. “Some of our Student Council meetings were entirely focused on allocating funds to make this Prom as memorable as possible.”

Ahmed looks forward to her own plans for the day of Prom, which includes spending time with friends prior to the event. 

“I plan on getting my nails done in the morning, going to buy flowers and make bouquets with my friends, and then getting ready at my house while listening to music or watching a TV show,” Ahmed said. 

Senior Elijah Dos Santos believes the most memorable aspect of the “Prom experience” is to celebrate amongst friends.

“As a kid, I imagined Prom being this huge, magical night, kind of like a Disney movie, with everyone dressed perfectly,” Dos Santos said. “Now that I’m older, I realize it’s probably more about enjoying time with friends, making memories, and just having fun.”

Senior Taylor Corretti will be one of the attendees at Post-Prom, and shared that she is looking forward to the games and social aspects of Post-Prom. 

“I plan on going ice skating, putting tickets in for raffles and probably go to the driving range,” Coretti said. “I think all of these activities will make the night even more memorable.”