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Let's put aside (for now) the discussion of how expensive and excessive prom nights have become for some kids.
Let's talk prom drama.
First up -- a story about an outdoor prom quickly canceled near Memphis, Tennessee because of thunderstorms. And when I say quickly, I mean nails and hair were done, tuxedos in hand, limos rented and paid for. All without refunds. So while the prom may have been rescheduled, all the special add-ons will be done away with for most kids who have parents not willing to shell out the cash twice (hey, I wouldn't!).
Next up -- a prom-after party gone bust. A 120 teens from a high school in New York spent $6,000 (dooooon't get me started) to reserve a club for a post-prom party. Only to find out the place was double booked so they couldn't have their lil' fiesta. The kids were refunded the cash for the club but the $1,800 they shelled out for their chauffeured wheels? Gone.
And finally, there's the story of Marche Taylor. The high school teen from Texas was escorted away from her prom after school administrators told her that her dress was inappropriate and violated the school's rules. She caused a scene, police were called in and now girlfriend's prom night portrait is of her in cuffs. I've seen bathing suits with more fabric than that dress. I also have seen a copy of the school's dress code for the prom and I can safely say she has moxie. Serious moxie. But you make the call...check out the video clip with more on the story:
