This year’s Great Gatsby-themed PROM, hosted by the class of 2026, took place on May 10 at Laurel Rock Farm in Mifflintown. Laurel Rock Farm featured a picturesque stream flowing down the hill, with a small footbridge to cross it, and the interior of the barn was decorated with tinsel and string lights – perfect for pictures.
Visitors began to arrive at 6:00 P.M. When guests arrived, they were given miniature playing cards with a number and their name on them. This directed each individual to which table they were to sit at. Towards the beginning of the night, attendees were able to fill their glasses with lemonade, tea, or water. There was a door that led out to the upper deck, where guests could get hors d’oeuvres such as fruit, pretzels, meat, and cheese cubes.
Once the PROM officially started, visitors were called up by tables to fill their plates with food. The course included pastas, meats, and sauces you could add to your platter from Harshbarger’s. There was also salad, mac n’ cheese, and breadsticks as sides. “It was pretty good!” shared senior Miya Thomas.
With all of the amenities to have an interest in, the setting was favored. “Probably the venue. It was pretty cute, and the two floors were nice,” added junior Alexys Liddick on her favorite aspect of the night.
Chaperones walked around handing out ice cream cups as a dessert after the meal. The flavor options were chocolate, vanilla, mint chip, and cookies and cream from Sweet to the Soul.
The DJ played music for everyone to enjoy and dance to. It did not take long for the dance floor to fill up with the sounds of singing and laughter.
After a while of dancing, the music got quiet. The DJ announced the PROM king and queen. After a long drum roll, their names were called. This year’s king is Bryan Schue, and this year’s queen is Payce Smith-Robbins.
Once the king and queen were crowned, many people headed downstairs for mocktails, card games, and pictures in front of a wonderfully designed backdrop. Along with the backdrop, there were also clothing articles that people could add on for pictures. Hats, boas, and glasses were provided to be worn for pictures.
Towards the night’s end, the venue started to clear out as the night grew. Campfires outside were eventually started so individuals could sit around and keep themselves warm when it started to get brisk.
This year’s junior class of 2026 was in charge of the 2025 PROM. The class of 2027 will keep this tradition ongoing next spring.
