Many juniors and seniors attend Prom each year, not fully understanding how much hard work is put into planning the unforgettable night.

This school year, the planning all started in November 2013. “The first thing we do is pick a theme,” English teacher and main coordinator Grace Nohner said.

After picking a theme, “we create committees for all different aspects of Prom so [that] the workload can be split up into groups,” junior and Prom committee member Sydney Reiners said.

There are different committees for table settings and decorations, tickets, invites, float at the grand march, and planning the fashion show.

Once the committees have been created, the groups spend time brainstorming and creating ideas in each committee.

“We would spend a few days throughout each month planning and preparing, but the amount of time definitely increases as we get closer to prom,” Reiners said.

Additionally, the committee also makes decorations and has to provide models for the fashion show.

“The committee [also] designs the theme, invites, center pieces, meals, prepares for the fashion show, and anything remotely related to prom,” English teacher Jarrett Lundquist said.

“Last year for the grand march, we had to make the playlist, put lights up, and paint all of the masks,” senior Alex St. Dennis said.

“Most of our money goes toward the Carlson Towers. It’s very expensive there,” Nohner said.

According to a common bridal site, The Knot, Carlson Center has been awarded The Knot Best of Weddings 2013 and 2012.

“We are very lucky to have our Prom in such a nice place,” Nohner said.

“Carlson towers provides food for the night and even some decorations,” Reiners said.

Many businesses are also used during the planning process. Savvi Formalwear and Posh Bridal are used for the fashion show, while Budget Printing has been used in the past for creating the place cards and tickets.

“We use Trinity for a lot of their supplies to make the float,” Reiners said.

However, closer to Prom, the committee has more work to complete.

“There is the work of actually making everything, from grand march decorations to table centerpieces, and setting it all up the day before Prom,” Nohner said.

All Prom committee members are juniors, and work very hard to satisfy everyone’s idea of the big night.

Many of the Prom committee members are a part of either Senate or Hola, but “if someone is not part of those committees and is very passionate about Prom, they would be allowed to join.” Nohner said.

“We think a lot about the seniors’ opinions during the planning process,” Reiners said.

“I would have loved to be on Prom committee again this year, and I totally appreciate how much work is put into Prom,” St. Dennis said.